- Anger and emotion regulation
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Mary
Mary (Peggy) Keating is an Ohio-credentialed LISW with 40 years of clinical experience. She helps people address problems that get in the way of daily life. Her work covers mood, relationships, anxiety, grief, aging, identity and LGBTQI concerns, trauma, and anger.
Keating uses straightforward talk alongside supportive listening. She will help clients name patterns that cause repeated conflict or distress. Sometimes that means calling out unhelpful habits so a person can try something different.
Her practice draws on several therapeutic approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. Mindfulness methods help people learn to slow down and respond rather than react. She also brings psychodynamic ideas when looking at how past experiences shape current feelings.
Keating works with issues that often overlap, such as grief and depression, addiction and codependency, or chronic illness and caregiver stress. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and career strain. People living with resentment, trouble managing temper, or ongoing frustration often seek help for those patterns.
Her style combines direct feedback with practical steps. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, small experiments, and building skills that make everyday situations easier to handle. The tone is honest and pragmatic, aimed at helping people make steady changes.
To begin, prospective clients follow the usual sign-up steps on the site and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Mary (Peggy) Keating commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR along with mindfulness techniques. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives practical tools to test and change unhelpful thinking. EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories or experiences so they feel less disruptive in day-to-day life. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and support clearer choices.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss options with each person, match methods to the problem, and adjust the plan as goals and preferences become clearer. The client and therapist work together to set small, measurable steps and review progress over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related problems such as sleep and eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines direct, practical feedback with supportive listening and uses goal-focused exercises to build skills and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started booking a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.