LISW
Mary (Peggy) Keating, LISW
- Experience40 years
- LocationOhio
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About Mary
Mary (Peggy) Keating brings four decades of clinical social work experience to her practice as an LISW based in Ohio.
Background and approach
She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, and many other life challenges. Her background also encompasses care for those encountering chronic illness, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and complex co-morbid presentations.
Her style blends gentle support with straightforward, pragmatic guidance. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person's needs.
Mary is comfortable addressing topics across sexual identity and alternative sex cultures, and she integrates coaching elements when clients need practical steps toward change. Sessions seek to reduce what interferes with daily functioning while helping clients strengthen coping, self-esteem, and meaningful connection.
Mary communicates in English and provides online sessions for people in Ohio. She invites individuals who want an honest, experienced clinician to help them get unstuck and move toward clearer goals and improved well-being.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical problem solving. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity through structured phases that can lead to symptom relief from trauma. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-compassion, teaching skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on her experience to tailor interventions, mixing techniques when appropriate and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Mary is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into daily life, and they support consistent work on skills and goals from home or other convenient locations.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English
What Mary can help with
Mary (Peggy) Keating works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, relationship issues, and depression.
How Mary approaches therapy
Mary's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Mary is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 40 years of clinical experience.