Dr. William Keating

Experienced psychologist focusing on practical change

IL Psychologist 071.001764 Illinois

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages: English

About William

Dr. William Keating brings 35 years of clinical practice as a licensed psychologist in Illinois, IL Psychologist 071.001764, guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on long experience to help clients untangle persistent patterns and build practical skills that address daily challenges and longer-term goals. His background includes work with relationship and intimacy concerns, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and a wide range of additional focus areas including caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image.

Keating emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. He integrates structured interventions alongside relational strategies to help clients develop clearer communication, better coping tools, and more satisfying connections.

People seeking support for self-esteem, coping with change, or improving relationship functioning will find an experienced clinician who balances evidence-informed methods with a supportive therapeutic stance. Online options and flexible formats make it possible to work together across distances while tailoring work to each person’s needs.

Integrating CBT and Gottman Techniques in Online Care

Dr. Keating uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this practical, skills-based approach often targets anxiety, depression, stress, and coping strategies. He also brings elements of the Gottman Method to bear when addressing communication and relational difficulties, focusing on improving interaction patterns and emotional connection in partnered relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, explore preferences, and select or adapt techniques that fit the presenting concerns. Over time methods may be combined or adjusted so clients can practice new skills and track what helps most.

Online therapy formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue work across distances. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, frequent check-ins, and different ways to engage with therapeutic exercises and communication practice, allowing licensed professionals to tailor care to individual needs and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this practice address?

Dr. Keating works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related areas such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used?

The approach blends structured, evidence-informed techniques with relational work; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method are part of the clinical toolkit to address thoughts, behaviors, and communication patterns.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 35 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.

What are the therapist’s credentials and where are they located?

The clinician is licensed in Illinois as IL Psychologist 071.001764 and practices with that Illinois licensure.

Can people who live outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are accepted, and sessions can be arranged across borders according to scheduling and licensing considerations.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What steps are required to begin working together?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression ADHD

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic 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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English