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Dr. William Keating

Dr. William Keating, IL Psychologist 071.001764

Therapist · Illinois · 35+ years of experience

Experienced psychologist focusing on everyday challenges

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At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
IL Psychologist 071.001764
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
Psychologist · No. 071.001764
NPI
1780024810

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  • 35 years experience
  • Relationship support
  • Aging concerns

About William

Dr. William Keating is an Illinois psychologist with 35 years of professional experience. He provides steady, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. He invites clients to begin change at their own pace and offers practical guidance along the way.

He focuses on helping people talk through difficult emotions and daily struggles. That includes relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also works with people dealing with trauma, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues.

In sessions he favors clear, goal-oriented conversations. He uses approaches that help identify unhelpful thinking and shift patterns that cause distress. He also uses methods aimed at improving communication and connection in close relationships.

Dr. Keating aims to keep the work collaborative and concrete. Clients can expect to set practical goals, try small behavior changes between sessions, and check progress regularly. He encourages questions and discussion about what is or isn’t helping.

Clients who choose him often want a direct, experienced guide for steady progress. He combines long experience with a focus on present-day problems. To begin, people follow the site process and schedule sessions based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionADHD

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

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

How CBT and Relationship Work Translate Online

Many of Dr. Keating’s approaches fit well with remote conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related difficulties. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and practical skills for managing conflict and rebuilding closeness in relationships.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. He will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is to find a way of working that fits the client’s needs and preferences rather than applying a single method to everyone.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional when life or location makes in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He favors direct, goal-oriented conversations that are practical and collaborative. Sessions often include setting goals and trying small behavior changes between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 35 years of professional work experience practicing psychology in Illinois.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as IL Psychologist 071.001764 and practices in Illinois.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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