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Dr. William Keating, IL Psychologist 071.001764
Illinois
Dr. William Keating - Psychologist, Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- 35 years experience
About William
Dr. William Keating is an Illinois licensed psychologist with 35 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with depression, and navigate major life changes. He also addresses relationship concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
Dr. Keating uses clear, goal-focused sessions that look at thoughts and behaviors. He and a client identify specific problems, test unhelpful beliefs, and try new ways of responding. Sessions are practical and action-oriented rather than long on theory.
His background includes long-term clinical work in adult mental health. That experience informs a steady, structured approach to concerns such as chronic stress, trauma and abuse, and problems with communication and commitment. He also works on issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and grief related to aging.
Therapy often includes setting short-term targets and measuring progress. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and relationship-focused methods to address patterned thinking and interactional habits. Clients who prefer straightforward feedback and concrete exercises tend to find this approach useful.
People who book a first session can expect a clear plan for next steps. The emphasis is on identifying small, testable changes and building skills over time. Practical tools and coaching-style guidance are part of the work alongside traditional talk therapy.
How his approaches inform online work
Dr. Keating uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT focuses on clear, measurable steps such as tracking moods, challenging assumptions, and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or lift mood. He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work. That approach concentrates on communication patterns and interactional habits, teaching specific skills to improve how people talk and solve problems together. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to identify goals and then recommends strategies that match those goals and personal preferences. Plans can be adjusted as progress is reviewed together. Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by making it easier to attend from different locations, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and removing travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online meetings to keep work consistent while adapting techniques like CBT worksheets and communication skill practice to a remote setting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, structured style that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 35 years of professional experience working in adult mental health settings.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is an Illinois Psychologist holding the credential IL Psychologist 071.001764 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How do billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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