- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Mary
Mary (Peggy) Keating is a licensed independent social worker with 40 years of experience helping people address problems that get in the way of daily life. She focuses on straightforward, practical work aimed at reducing stress and improving functioning. Mary uses clear feedback and steady support to help clients make changes that matter to them.
Her style mixes warmth with directness. She listens and validates, then helps clients notice patterns and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
At times she will challenge unhelpful thinking or habits so people can move past what is holding them back. Mary has a wide range of clinical interests. These include anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting concerns.
She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness and aging-related issues in her work. She draws on several approaches to match the work to each person's needs. Cognitive behavioral tools help change thinking and behavior.
Mindfulness practices support emotional regulation. EMDR can be used for trauma processing, and motivational interviewing supports readiness for change. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to daily life and routines.
Mary helps people set small, doable steps and checks progress along the way. Her aim is to help clients feel more capable and less stuck so they can handle life’s challenges more easily.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Mary blends cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR with mindfulness practices to meet different needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and parenting stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional hold. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will discuss goals, preferences, and life context and help decide which methods to try first. That collaboration means the plan can shift as needs change and progress is tracked session by session.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video sessions are good for in-depth conversation and observing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can be used for brief updates, coaching-style prompts, or when written reflection feels more helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary help with?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm but direct. She listens closely, offers practical steps, and will challenge unhelpful patterns to help clients get unstuck.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 40 years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio as an Ohio LISW.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Mary provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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