• Auburn University, Auburn, AL
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education (CACREP) │ Aug. 2015
• Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
  • Master of Science, Community Counseling (CACREP) │ May 2008
• Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology │ May 2006

EMDR, Neurofeedback, PTSD, Collaborative Care Models, Trauma

• Veal, K., Kitchens, S, Alford, M. (2023). Mental health tips for the holidays. Troups and Trends Magazine, LaGrange, GA
• Veal, K. (2020). Mental health tips for the pandemic. Troups and Trends Magazine, LaGrange Ga.
• Veal, K. (2011). The importance of drug courts in our communities. LPC Connection, October 2011.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• Veal, K., Burns, J., Abbott, C., Chesterman-Vaugn, C., Parker, L., Holle, S., Naidu, G., White, M., Payton, T., Brandt, B., Barkley, A., Sanchez-Milian, S. (February 2025). Enhancing Higher Education through Cultural Humility in the Classroom. Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), Hilton Head Island, SC.
• Veal, K., Powers, D. (January 2024). Ethical dilemmas in small towns in the USA. Law and Ethics Counseling Conference, Virtual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Veal, K., Wilbert, C. (February 2024). Mental Health and Mass Shootings, a poster presentation, Easter Educational Research Association Conference, Clearwater, FL, selected.
• Veal, K., Wilbert, C. (May 2023). How do psychedelic drugs fit into the future of counseling? Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia State Conference, Savannah, GA, selected.
• Veal, K. (November 2021). The impact of intergenerational trauma. Racial Trust Building, LaGrange Art Museum, LaGrange, GA. Invited.
• Veal, K., Tookes-Williams, K. (September 2021). The impact of intergenerational trauma. National Board of Certified Counselors National Symposium, Online.
• Chambers, M., Cox, S., Pikula, J., Moon, S., Tookes-Williams, K., Veal, K. (October 2021). Building resilience in Counselor Education during COVID-19. Association of Counselor Educators Conference, Atlanta, GA.
• Veal, K. (May 2021). Overview of neurofeedback with a live demonstration, Licensed Professional Counselors Conference of Georgia, Savannah, GA
• Chambers, M., Cox, S., Moon, S., Pikula, J, Veal, K. (May 2021), Trauma-responsive supervision during a mental health pandemic, Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia Conference, Savannah, GA.
• Veal, K. (April 2021). The role of LPCA Student Advisory Organizations, Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia Graduate Student Conference, Online.
• Chambers, M., Cox, S., Moon, S., Pikula, J, Veal, K. (February 2021), The importance of self-care in academia, Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) Conference, Online
• Veal, K. (January 2021). The Foundations of Clinical Supervision. The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia Supervision Summit, Online
• Veal, K. (January 2021). The Global Mental Health Pandemic. Troup County School System Training, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K. (November 2020), The Global Mental Health Pandemic. Troup County Chamber of Commerce Keynote Breakfast Speaker, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K., Powers, D. (May 2020). The importance of crisis intervention training in supervision. A content session at the Licensed Professional Counselors Association Conference, virtual format.
• Carney, J., May, S., Veal, K., Powers, D. (2020). Mentoring beginning faculty and doctoral students in academia: building supports and strategies. A content session at the Eastern Educational Research Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Veal, K. (May 2019). The intergenerational transmission of trauma. A content session at the Licensed Professional Counseling Association Conference, Savannah, GA.
• Veal, K. (March 2019). Supervising graduate students versus licensed associate professional counselors. A content session at LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K. (March 2019). The trauma impact: 0-3 years. A content session at LaGrange Women’s Luncheon, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K. (October 2018). The intergenerational transmission of trauma. A content session at Domino Effect Conference, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K. (October 2018). Impact of post-partum depression. A poster presentation at the Southern Association of Counselor Educators Conference, Myrtle Beach, NC.
• Veal, K. (September 2018). Understanding the importance of groups like Black Lives Matter. A cultural enrichment presentation at LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K. (May 2018). Dissociation: The missing link. A content session at the Licensed Professional Counseling Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
• Veal, K. (May 2018). Social media in counseling. A poster presentation at the Licensed Professional Counseling Association Conference,
• Veal, K. (March 2018). The multicultural aspects of supervision. A workshop at LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K. (March 2018). Mental health issues in the workplace. A content session at SHERM Conference, LaGrange, GA.

INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Veal, K. (2024). Keynote speaker for Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society induction. Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.
• Veal, K. (November 2023). Mental health in the workplace. Safety Council for Troup County Chamber of Commerce, LaGrange, GA.
• INVITED PRESENTATIONS ON FACEBOOK LIVE
• Veal, K., Van Schoor, K. (April 2020). COVID-19 and the mental and emotional challenges it may present, and how to handle them with the LaGrange Youth Council. LGTV Facebook live round table discussion.
• Veal, K., Heard, Z., Muller, J., Thornton, J.(2020). A roundtable discussion on marginalized populations and COVID 19. LGTV Facebook live round table with Mayor Jim Thornton of LaGrange, GA.
• Veal, K., Muller, J. (June 2020). A roundtable discussion on social justice and advocacy regarding George Floyd. CMHC Facebook live round table hosted by Dr. Muller.

• ACA of Georgia Leadership Council Member, Effective September 2020
• Auburn CED Advisory Council Member, Effective October 2020
• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Society (CSI), 2006-Present
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2007-Present
• Honor recipient of the Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Award, 2014
• The Brazelton Scholarship Award, 2014
• Troup County DUI Court Eagle Service Award, 2014
• Georgia Licensed Professional Counselors Association Student of the Year, 2008

• Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA-GA), Professional Development Chair (2025- Present)
• ACA Georgia Leadership Council (2020-2024)
• Licensed Professional Counselor’s Association of Georgia Student Affiliate Organization (SAO) Advisor (2016-Present)
• Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Co-Chair (2022)
• LaGrange College Graduate Council (2019-2025)
• Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA-GA) Western District Chair (2008-2010)

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA-GA)

• Multiple sections taught online and in-seat*
• COUN 5000 Foundations in Counseling (Fall 2016-Present)
• COUN 5001 Theories in Counseling (Fall 2016-Present)
• COUN 5003 Group Counseling (Fall 2016-Present)
• COUN 5004 Ethics in Counseling (3 semesters)
• COUN 5011 Lifespan Development (May 2020-Present)
• COUN 5012 Career Counseling (Summer 2024- Present)
• COUN 5999 Practicum (Spring 2016-Fall 2022)
• COUN 6000 Advanced Strategies and Skills (Spring 2019-Present)
• COUN 6002 Addictions (Summer 2017- Fall 2023)
• COUN 6004 Crisis, Trauma, & Grief (Summer 2017-2018)
• COUN 6998 Internship II (Fall 2017-Present)
• COUN 6999 Internship III (Fall 2017- Summer 2020)
• COUN Special Topics courses on Trauma/ Body Keeps the Score