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Silver Lining Counseling A private mental health practice in Charlotte, NC that provides virtual and in person counseling.

We’re excited to welcome Audrey to the Silver Lining Counseling team!Through her experience providing individual, family...
11/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Audrey to the Silver Lining Counseling team!

Through her experience providing individual, family, and group therapy, Audrey has developed a strong understanding of how emotional well-being, relationships, and personal experiences influence one another. She works with individuals and families navigating co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, trauma and recovery, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Audrey brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy, helping clients recognize their strengths, build coping skills, and navigate challenges in a way that honors their unique experiences and needs.

Learn more about Audrey: https://silverliningcharlotte.com/staff/audrey-freer

Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Each person's experiences, goals, and needs shape what support may be most helpful. At ...
11/03/2026

Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Each person's experiences, goals, and needs shape what support may be most helpful. At Silver Lining, we value individualized care, evidence-based approaches, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Our newest blog explores our approach to therapy. Read more at silverliningcharlotte.com/blog.

Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can make a meaningful difference in your experience of therapy. At Silv...
11/02/2026

Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can make a meaningful difference in your experience of therapy. At Silver Lining, our intake coordinator will take the time to learn about you, your goals, and what you're looking for in therapy. From there, we'll help match you with the therapist we believe will be the best fit for your needs.

Learn more about our team at silverliningcharlotte.com.

Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. For some teens, it can show up as irritability, frustration, or shutting down wh...
11/01/2026

Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. For some teens, it can show up as irritability, frustration, or shutting down when things feel overwhelming.

Looking beneath the reaction can help parents understand what their teen may be experiencing while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

Our newest blog explores why anxiety can look like irritability in teens. Read it at silverliningcharlotte.com/blog.

Irritability, withdrawal, or increased conflict can sometimes reflect feelings a teen doesn't know how to express. Anxie...
10/30/2026

Irritability, withdrawal, or increased conflict can sometimes reflect feelings a teen doesn't know how to express. Anxiety, sadness, social pressure, and overwhelm may show up through behavior before a teen has the words to explain what's going on.

Rather than focusing only on the behavior, try getting curious about what might be underneath it.

Learn more at silverliningcharlotte.com.

10/29/2026

When your teen shuts down, it doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t want help.

For many teens and adolescents, talking about difficult emotions isn’t easy. What looks like unwillingness to communicate may actually be a way of managing feelings they don’t yet know how to express.

Stephanie Behuniak, MA, LCAS-A, a therapist at Silver Lining Counseling, helps teens and adolescents navigate these challenges by creating a supportive environment where they can explore their emotions without pressure or judgment.

In this video, Stephanie shares an important perspective for parents: Helping your teen open up starts with creating a space where they feel safe enough to do so.

If your teen is struggling to communicate or manage difficult emotions, Stephanie can help.

Contact Silver Lining Counseling to schedule an initial consultation.

Teens may keep their struggles to themselves because they don't want to worry their parents, fear being misunderstood, o...
10/27/2026

Teens may keep their struggles to themselves because they don't want to worry their parents, fear being misunderstood, or aren't sure how to explain what they're feeling. Sometimes, silence doesn't mean they don't need support.

Listening without immediately trying to fix things can help teens feel more comfortable opening up.

Read our newest blog at silverliningcharlotte.com/blog.

Adolescence comes with changes in mood, independence, and relationships. But when changes persist or begin affecting you...
10/26/2026

Adolescence comes with changes in mood, independence, and relationships. But when changes persist or begin affecting your teen’s daily life, it may be worth looking a little closer. Pay attention to patterns like withdrawing from friends, losing interest in activities, or changes in sleep and school performance.

Approaching your teen with curiosity rather than assumptions can help open the door to conversation.

Learn more at silverliningcharlotte.com.

Trauma doesn't only affect the way we think about what happened. It can also influence how the body responds, including ...
10/25/2026

Trauma doesn't only affect the way we think about what happened. It can also influence how the body responds, including changes in muscle tension, breathing, sleep, digestion, energy, and our sense of connection to ourselves.

Our blog How Trauma Lives in the Body explores the connection between past experiences, the nervous system, and physical responses in the present. Read the full post at silverliningcharlotte.com/blog.

A trauma response can happen before you have time to consciously think through what is happening. Your nervous system ma...
10/23/2026

A trauma response can happen before you have time to consciously think through what is happening. Your nervous system may detect something that feels familiar or threatening and respond automatically, which can show up as tension, a racing heart, shutting down, becoming overwhelmed, or feeling the urge to get away.

Learn more about trauma-informed therapy at https://silverliningcharlotte.com/counseling-for-trauma

Address

5970 Fairview Road Suite 715
Charlotte, NC
28210

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17042377037

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