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Dr. William Keating

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Dr. William Keating, IL Psychologist 071.001764

Illinois

Psychologist - Stress and relationship issues

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About

  • CBT
  • Gottman Method
  • Family concerns

About William

Dr. William Keating is an Illinois psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes, and he lists family and parenting among his areas of focus. He also addresses intimacy concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and relationship difficulties.

He uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method to address communication and closeness when relationship issues are a concern.

Sessions are practical and aimed at real-life problems. He works with clients to set clear goals and to build everyday skills for coping, communication, and emotion regulation. Expect concrete strategies and small steps you can practice between meetings.

Dr. Keating has spent decades seeing a wide range of concerns, from grief and caregiver stress to body image and chronic illness. That breadth shapes a flexible approach to common struggles such as commitment worries, control issues, and blended family tensions.

He offers help in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

How his approaches are used online

Dr. Keating commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in his clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication skills and patterns that affect closeness and trust in relationships, and it can be useful when communication problems or intimacy concerns are present.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. He will discuss your goals and preferences, and together you decide which methods to prioritize. That lets the work adapt to your situation rather than forcing a single method from the start.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online work to practice the same CBT exercises and communication skills they use in person, helping people apply new strategies to everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, trauma and family-related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is practical and goal-oriented, using structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman-informed techniques for communication.

How much experience does he have?

He has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an Illinois Psychologist, credential IL Psychologist 071.001764, and is based in Illinois.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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