Pronouns: She/Her
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Fun Facts / Hobbies: Outside of work, Mary Kate enjoys reading, exploring different crafts, listening to music, playing card, video, and board games, and spending time with her cats.
Mary Kate Urban
Mary Kate is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging space where clients of all ages feel comfortable, understood, and empowered. She believes that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Mary Kate brings a calm and thoughtful presence to her work, helping clients feel at ease as they begin their therapeutic journey.
Mary Kate’s Therapeutic Approach
Mary Kate works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing both individual and family-based support. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Haven and brings several years of experience supporting children and families across a variety of settings.
Mary Kate’s approach is collaborative, flexible, and creative. She understands that each person connects to therapy differently and thoughtfully adapts her style to meet each client’s unique needs, interests, and developmental level. When working with children, she often incorporates play-based and creative techniques, while also using more structured approaches when appropriate.
She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and play therapy, while also integrating person-centered and solution-focused approaches. Mary Kate is passionate about helping clients build emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, and develop confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
Mary Kate believes therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and that growth is not always linear. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore their experiences at their own pace. Her goal is to help clients feel empowered and capable, while developing tools to better understand and care for themselves.
She has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges and other mental health challenges. Mary Kate also collaborates with school systems and has experience with IEPs and PPTs, along with a strong foundation in early childhood development.
Mary Kate’s Specialties
Child & Family Therapy
Mary Kate works closely with children and families, using developmentally appropriate and engaging approaches to support emotional growth, communication, and connection.
Play-Based & Creative Therapy
With a strong foundation in play therapy techniques, Mary Kate incorporates creative and interactive strategies to help clients express themselves and engage meaningfully in the therapeutic process.
Emotional Regulation & ADHD Support
Mary Kate helps clients develop practical tools to better understand and manage emotions, improve focus, and navigate daily challenges with greater confidence.
Collaborative & Individualized Care
Mary Kate prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tailors her approach to each client, ensuring therapy feels relevant, supportive, and effective.