You may have grown up believing that as you got older life would get easier. As you moved into adulthood you realized that there were more things to do and more stresses to deal with, which can be overwhelming and challenging. Dr. K's goal is to help you navigate these difficulties, learn how to cope better, and overall be more happy and efficient in your life. No one teaches us life skills, but therapy can help you learn the things you need to have what you want and be the person you have been hoping to become.

See below for Dr. K's education and experience. She has extensive training and has worked with a variety of populations, which makes her more well rounded and trained as a therapist.

Licensures/Certifications:  Dr. Keough Williams is a Licensed Psychologist in Florida, has been certified in addictions and health psychology, and has advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Dr. K is also certified in Emotional Intelligence and administering of the EQ-i 2.0. She belongs to several professional organizations and is always staying up to date with continuing education.

Years of Experience:  Dr. K has been practicing therapy for over eighteen years, including time spent as a Licensed Psychologist, a Certified Addiction Professional, a National Board Certified Hypnotherapist, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor.

Locations Worked:  Dr. K has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, nursing homes, graduate school, forensics outpatient center, a women’s prison, a men’s prison, an adolescent addiction center, and a behavioral health hospital (Addictions Outpatient and Inpatient Units, Self-Injury Unit, and Adolescent Unit). She has also performed testing with Veterans.

Education:

• Undergraduate: College of Dupage (Illinois) and DePaul University (Illinois)
• Graduate School: Illinois School of Professional Psychology (Illinois) at Argosy University/Schaumburg.
• Dr. K has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD).
• Dr. K has received over 800 hours of continuing education credits and has had certifications in Health Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Hypnotherapy, and as an Addictions Professional.           

Dr. Keough Williams Fun Facts:  Dr. K is holistic in her approach to therapy and life, meaning she believes in treating the whole person (mind and body). She too tries to live a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise, yoga, health eating, and she's even been trained in Reiki. Being a professional, she uses the same coping skills she teaches others to stay grounded and balanced.

Dr. K also thinks it is important to incorporate fun and calming self-care activities into your daily life and tries to do so through reading, painting/drawing, puzzles, playing with her dog, exercise, and writing. She encourages people to find a balance in their life and address all areas. If one area of life is not addressed the others may become negatively affected.

Statement from Dr. K:  Studying psychology and coaching has not only prepared me to be a therapist but it has also helped me personally. Everything I teach to clients, I try to do for myself. As a fellow human being, I understand how hard life can be at times. My goal is to help people achieve their goals, learn something new, and overall just be happier. I look forward to going on this journey with you and guiding you in the direction you want to go. I will help you in any way I can but believe that- You Are the Architect of Your Destiny.

Client Testimonials: (names omitted for confidentiality)

"Dr. Keough is down to earth and easy to talk to. I don't feel like she judges me and her feedback is helpful."

"I like how up to date Dr. Keough is in her field."

" I've had some amazing experiences with the alternative therapies Dr Keough has used. I was surprised at how much better I felt."

"You can tell how much she cares. She gives me handouts that are relevant to what I am going through."

"I'm still confused as to why ART worked so well but it really works!"

"It felt easy talking to Dr. K. I was ambivalent about therapy, but since I didn't feel judged it made things easier to talk about.'" 

For more information on the types of people and issues Dr. Keough Williams treats please go to the Services section of the website.