Mary (Peggy) Keating , LISW

Mary (Peggy) Keating is an experienced, empathetic therapist who helps people address the issues that keep them from living as fully as they would like. She works with concerns around identity and LGBTQI matters, mood and relationship challenges, anxiety, grief, aging and family dynamics, and past or present trauma that interfere with daily life. Her focus is on practical progress and personal understanding, helping clients identify patterns that limit their choices and supporting them in developing new ways of coping and relating.

As a LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - she brings a clinical background and a compassionate presence to the work. Her style blends gentle support with clear, candid feedback when that is what a person needs to get unstuck. Mary (Peggy) Keating balances empathy with directness, offering a therapeutic partnership that encourages accountability, fresh perspective, and steps toward change. Whether someone is facing grief, relationship strain, anxiety, or identity questions, she aims to create a space where growth is possible and goals can be pursued with honesty and care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mary (Peggy) Keating draws on several well-established approaches to help people address emotional and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-informed method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can support stress management, coping with strong emotions, and improved self-regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary (Peggy) Keating works collaboratively with each person - assessing needs, goals, and preferences - to select and adapt methods that fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work aligns with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt these modalities to deliver thoughtful, paced work that supports progress over time.