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Trauma-Informed Therapy in Charlotte, NC

Support for High-Functioning Adults Who Are Struggling Beneath the Surface

At Silver Lining Counseling, we provide therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, eating disorders, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We also support spouses, partners, parents, and family members who are impacted by a loved one's struggles and need a place to process, heal, and gain support of their own.

Using a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, our therapists help clients better understand the patterns, experiences, and challenges that may be affecting their emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or navigating the impact of someone else's challenges, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Therapy for Adults Who Are Tired of Holding It All Together

Many of our clients are professionals, caregivers, or high achievers who have learned how to cope — but not how to rest. You may feel emotionally exhausted, constantly on edge, or disconnected from yourself and others. You might tell yourself, “I should be able to handle this,” while quietly struggling.

We believe these experiences are not personal failures. They are often signs of a nervous system that has been under stress for too long.

Our therapists help clients move beyond survival mode and toward a more grounded, connected way of living.

Our Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC

Substance Use & Coping Patterns

Our therapists support individuals who rely on substances or behaviors to manage stress, sleep, or emotional discomfort. Treatment is nonjudgmental and focused on understanding the function of coping strategies rather than labeling or shaming.

Substance Use Counseling

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

We provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals with past or ongoing trauma, including developmental trauma, complex PTSD, and unresolved life experiences that continue to impact daily functioning.

Counseling for Trauma

Support for Loved Ones & Family

We help spouses, parents, partners, and family members navigate the emotional impact of a loved one's addiction. Therapy provides support, guidance, and practical tools while helping you care for your own well-being.

Therapy for Loved Ones of Someone Struggling With Addiction

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment that helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences. EMDR can be effective for trauma, anxiety, negative self-beliefs, and other symptoms rooted in the nervous system.

EMDR Therapy

Anxiety & High-Functioning Anxiety

We work with clients who experience chronic worry, overthinking, perfectionism, and difficulty relaxing — even when things appear “fine.” Therapy focuses on both emotional insight and nervous system regulation.

Counseling for Anxiety

Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

We help adults struggling with rigid food rules, body image distress, binge-restrict cycles, or constant preoccupation with food. You don’t have to be “sick enough” to deserve support.

Eating Disorder Counseling

Why Clients Choose Silver Lining Counseling

Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based Care

Our therapists take a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes emotional safety, collaboration, and understanding the experiences that may be contributing to current challenges. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work to understand the whole person.

Expertise with Overlapping Concerns

Many people come to therapy struggling with more than one issue. Anxiety, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, relationship challenges, and depression often overlap. Our therapists are experienced in helping clients understand how these concerns interact so treatment addresses the bigger picture rather than a single symptom.

Specialized Substance Use Support

Substance use has long been a core area of focus at Silver Lining Counseling. We work with individuals navigating alcohol and drug use concerns as well as spouses, partners, parents, and loved ones who are impacted by addiction.

EMDR and Advanced Trauma Treatment

For clients who may benefit from trauma-focused treatment, we offer EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives. These evidence-based approaches can help individuals process distressing experiences and create lasting change.

Personalized Therapy for Lasting Change

No two clients have the same experiences, goals, or challenges. We tailor therapy to each individual, helping clients better understand recurring patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and create meaningful, sustainable growth.

A Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based Approach

Our clinicians use evidence-based and trauma-informed therapy approaches, including EMDR and nervous system-focused interventions. We prioritize safety, collaboration, and understanding the why behind symptoms — not just managing them.

Therapy at Silver Lining Counseling is not just about reducing symptoms. It's about understanding the experiences, patterns and coping strategies that have shaped your life so you can create meaningful and lasting change.

What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?

Learn why Trauma-informed care influences everything we do and how it can create a therapy experience that feels safer, more collaborative and more effective.

Learn More About Our Approach

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Meet the Silver Lining Counseling Team

Kristin Dickie

LCAS, LCMHC, CCS, QS-LCMHC, EMDR Trained

Kristin Dickie

Callie Ann Munson

LCMHC, LCAS, EMDR Trained

Callie Ann Munson

Hannah Bennett-Chew

LCMHC-A, EMDR Trained

Hannah Bennett-Chew

Hannah Kohlmetz

LCMHC-A, NCC, EMDR Trained

Hannah Kohlmetz

Stephanie Behuniak

Starting in June

Stephanie Behuniak

In-Person & Virtual Therapy in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin

Silver Lining Counseling offers:

In-person therapy in Charlotte, NC and Pewaukee, WI
Virtual therapy for clients located anywhere in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin

We understand that accessibility matters, and virtual therapy allows many clients to receive consistent care that fits their schedules and lifestyles.

What to Expect When You Start Therapy

Starting therapy can feel intimidating — especially if you’ve spent years minimizing your own needs. At Silver Lining Counseling, we aim to make the process clear and supportive from the beginning.

You can expect:

A thoughtful intake process
A therapist who listens without judgment
Clear goals and collaborative treatment planning
Therapy that respects your pace and boundaries

You Don’t Have to Wait Until Things Get Worse

Many people delay therapy because they believe their struggles aren’t “serious enough.” We believe that seeking support early is an act of self-awareness, not weakness.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck — even while managing responsibilities — therapy can help.

Get Started with Silver Lining Counseling

If you’re looking for trauma-informed therapy in Charlotte, NC or the Lake Country area of Wisconsin, or virtual counseling anywhere in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, we’re here to help.

Locations: Charlotte, North Carolina and Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Virtual sessions: Available statewide in North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin

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Just a friendly reminder that Silver Lining Counseling is not a crisis service. If you have a life threatening emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.