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ManagementTeam
Our management team leads with compassion, ensuring both clients and staff feel valued, supported, and heard. They foster a positive environment where growth, collaboration, and holistic care are at the heart of everything we do.
About
The Founders
Silver Linings Counseling was founded in 2016 by Dustin Shepler, Laura Ray, Stacey Dalton, Megan Atkinson, and Erin Touchette—five clinicians who shared a vision for doing things differently. After working together at an agency where they felt the focus leaned too heavily on productivity at the expense of both clients and clinicians, they made the bold decision to walk away and build something better. They envisioned a practice rooted in ethical care, meaningful connection, and mutual respect. A place where clients are supported in truly transformative ways—and where clinicians are just as deeply valued. At Silver Linings Counseling, we believe that when clinicians are thriving, clients benefit too. That’s why we’ve created an environment where therapists are supported, not burdened; empowered, not micromanaged.
We prioritize clinical work over administrative noise, encourage autonomy with dependable support, and foster a culture of inclusion and encouragement. We’ve grown since those early days—and we plan to continue growing—but our heart remains the same. Even through expansion, we work hard to maintain the personal touch and close-knit feel that defined us from the start. At Silver Linings Counseling, we don’t just care about helping clients thrive—we care just as much about the people who walk alongside them. Because when we care for clinicians, everyone is better served.
I aim to create a space where you feel heard and understood—so we can work together to build insight, develop new skills, and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
I'm experienced in various therapeutic approaches, but my commitment is always to select the method that best aligns with your individual needs.
I believe you’re the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you—helping you clarify your goals, strengthen your sense of self, and build practical tools to manage whatever comes your way.
In my work, I strive to provide an environment of unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understanding—a space where you can feel safe to explore life’s challenges and move toward personal growth and healing.
I truly believe that everyone has strengths worth leaning into, and my goal is to help you feel more connected, empowered, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges.