- 40 years experience
- Ohio LISW
- Codependency focus
About Mary
Mary (Peggy) Keating is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker with 40 years of experience. She helps people untangle the issues that keep them from living the life they want. Her approach balances gentle support with straightforward feedback when change is needed.
Clients come to her for a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and addictions. She also addresses identity and LGBTQ matters, codependency, ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and aging-related worries.
In sessions she listens closely and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. She combines practical skills with reflective conversation so clients both feel heard and learn new ways to cope. Sometimes that means teaching breathing and mindfulness skills. Other times it means challenging unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes.
Mary uses several therapeutic approaches to match different needs. These include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic conversation, EMDR for trauma work, and motivational interviewing for readiness to change. She adapts her style to whether someone needs steady support, short-term coaching, or deeper exploration.
Her work is direct but compassionate. She is willing to name what is not working and help people make concrete steps forward. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short questionnaire and arrange a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Mary often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused method that helps people process disturbing memories and reduce their hold. Mindfulness therapy is another tool she brings in to build present-moment awareness and calm, often taught with simple breathing and grounding exercises.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Mary will discuss goals, history, and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they stay practical and relevant.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or follow-ups when needed. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and can pick times and session lengths that fit your life.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
Mary works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related problems, codependency, ADHD, caregiving stress, and aging-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends gentle support with direct feedback. She listens first, then offers practical skills and occasional clear challenging to help people make changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 40 years of clinical experience and has worked with many of the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed and located?
Mary holds an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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