- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship work
About Mary
Mary (Peggy) Keating is an Ohio licensed independent social worker - LISW with 40 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and issues related to identity and LGBT matters.
Mary listens in a direct but respectful way. She will talk through patterns that get in the way of daily life and name what needs to change. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings and on understanding how past experiences affect present choices.
Her style combines practical, problem-solving work with deeper reflection. That can mean slowing down to notice thoughts and feelings, using mindfulness exercises, or learning new ways to respond to stress. It can also mean examining relationship patterns or historic wounds that repeat in current life.
She uses a mix of approaches to fit the issue at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for skills and behavior change. Psychodynamic ideas help look at long-standing patterns. EMDR and mindfulness are offered where trauma or strong emotional memories are involved.
Mary also brings experience with addiction, chronic illness, caregiving stress, aging concerns, sexual diversity and kink culture, and other complex situations. She will outline recommended steps during early sessions so people know what to expect and how therapy might fit into their everyday life.
Therapeutic methods and online work
Mary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on changing patterns that contribute to anxiety and low mood by practicing small, specific skills. EMDR is used for processing strong traumatic memories that keep returning; it helps people reduce the intensity of those memories so they interfere less with daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety and stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Mary will talk with each person about their goals, try options that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as work progresses. She helps people decide which methods to try and explains what to expect in early sessions.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are provided online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. They also allow the use of mindfulness exercises, skills coaching, and trauma processing work without requiring in-person visits.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood and relationship problems, trauma and grief, identity and LGBT concerns, addiction, caregiving and a wide range of life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Mary blends practical techniques and longer-term reflection. She uses skills work alongside mindful awareness and discussion of past patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing for 40 years and brings that clinical experience to a range of complex concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.