Therapist in Smyrna, Georgia Mary Kate Veal, Therapist

Mary Kate Veal, LPC, provides a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy for individuals across Georgia at LifeStance Health. She specializes in helping teens and adults navigate life’s most difficult challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether someone is struggling with overwhelming emotions, navigating identity questions, or seeking support during major life transitions, Mary Kate offers a safe space for healing, growth, and self-understanding. Mary Kate is particularly passionate about supporting individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, those with autism spectrum disorders or developmental disabilities, and first responders managing cumulative stress and trauma. Her work is grounded in the belief that every person’s experience is unique, and she tailors her therapeutic approach to meet each client’s individual needs. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she empowers clients to better understand their thoughts and emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build more fulfilling lives. With deep expertise in treating complex issues such as gender identity, PTSD/trauma, and later life transitions, Mary Kate creates an inclusive environment where people from all walks of life feel seen and supported. Her approach is especially attuned to the intersection of mental health and medical conditions, midlife changes, and postpartum anxiety or depression. Outside of her clinical work, Mary Kate enjoys baking, crafting, and thrifting. She also loves spending quality time with her beloved munchkin cat, Boo.