Dr. William Keating
Experienced Illinois psychologist helping people move forward
IL Psychologist Illinois
- Experience
- 35 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About William
Dr. William Keating is a licensed psychologist in Illinois with 35 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes in a straightforward and practical way. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
In sessions he creates a calm space where people can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings. He listens without judgment and works with each person to identify clear steps forward.
That may include short-term coping strategies or longer-term work on patterns that cause repeated problems. Dr.
Keating uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect emotions, and the Gottman Method, which addresses how people relate and communicate. He adapts these approaches to everyday concerns like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, stress at work, and changes in family roles.
People come to him for help with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and chronic health or caregiving strain. He also supports challenges such as communication problems, commitment issues, body image, and coping with illness.
His work includes coaching-style guidance when clients want practical plans and tools. Sessions may take the form of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients for online work.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Keating draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method to shape online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. The Gottman Method focuses on how people communicate and solve problems together and can help when the main issues involve interaction and connection.Choosing the right approach happens together. He will listen to your goals and preferences, explain options, and try methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process helps identify whether focused skill-building, communication work, or a mix of approaches is best for you.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the therapeutic work consistent and goal oriented.
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Experience
35+ years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English