Mental Health Counsel & Psychologist/Therapist
Huntersville, Charlotte, Davidson, and Concord, NC.
12/27/2025
Read that again—and breathe.
You’re not dramatic, needy, or overreacting. You’re human.
And being human means feeling the weight of what you’ve been carrying—especially when you’ve been doing it alone for a long time.
💬 At Southlake Counseling, we offer space to put some of that weight down. You don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
12/24/2025
You love your kids—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to meet everyone’s needs all the time.
Parenting more than one child can bring a quiet kind of burnout: emotional splitting, guilt, constant overstimulation, and the daily juggle of competing needs. And yet… so few people talk about it.
This post names what you're feeling—and reminds you that support is available.
💬 Book a session with Madelyn Miller at Southlake Counseling to feel a little more human again.
12/21/2025
Family gatherings can be a lot—emotionally, mentally, and sensory-wise.
If anxiety shows up this season, here are 3 quick ways to ground yourself and take a breather (even in a crowded house).
💬 Save this for when you need a reset.
12/18/2025
The holidays are loud, unstructured, and full of pressure—which makes them uniquely hard for people with OCD.
From intrusive thoughts to social expectations to disrupted routines, this time of year can amplify symptoms that already feel hard to manage. And no, it’s not “just stress”—it’s your brain asking for safety in a season that often doesn’t feel safe.
Swipe through to understand why OCD can spike around the holidays.
💬 Southlake Counseling is here to help you navigate it with compassion and clarity.
12/15/2025
Not everything you’re holding belongs to you.
This time of year often comes with pressure to show up, smile, host, give, perform—and somehow stay regulated through it all. But what if some of those expectations were never yours to begin with?
Use this prompt to check in with what feels aligned… and what feels like obligation.
You’re allowed to release what doesn’t serve you.
💬 At Southlake Counseling, we help you make space for what you actually need—mentally, emotionally, and seasonally. Reach out today.
12/12/2025
The world may be celebrating, but you’re grieving—and that matters.
The holidays can feel especially heavy when someone you love is missing. Joy and grief don’t cancel each other out, but navigating both at once takes care, boundaries, and gentleness.
This post offers a few ways to honor your loss and protect your peace during a season that can feel anything but peaceful.
💬 You don’t have to carry it alone. Swipe through for support.
12/09/2025
Home doesn’t always feel easy—and the holidays can bring a lot to the surface.
This quick emotional check-in is your reminder to pause, breathe, and protect your peace. Even five minutes of awareness can shift everything.
💬 At Southlake Counseling, we’re here to help you navigate this season with clarity, boundaries, and support.
11/25/2025
If holiday meals feel less joyful and more overwhelming, you’re not alone.
Food-centered gatherings can stir up anxiety, shame, or old wounds, especially if you're navigating recovery or a complicated relationship with food. But you deserve to feel safe, supported, and grounded, even during the holidays.
👉 Swipe for 3 gentle strategies to protect your peace at the table this season.
11/22/2025
Ever feel like your emotions run the show? Try naming them.
Affect labeling is the practice of identifying your emotions, out loud or in your mind, as you feel them. It’s a simple but powerful way to manage stress, regulate your nervous system, and start healing from the inside out.
Because naming it really can help tame it.
💬 At Southlake Counseling, we help you build emotional awareness and regulation—one small step at a time. Reach out today to get started.
11/19/2025
That “not good enough” voice in your head? It’s not the truth; it’s a wound. And EMDR can help you finally heal it at the root.
Whether your self-doubt comes from childhood experiences, past relationships, or years of quiet criticism—your brain can learn a new story.
👉 Swipe to learn how EMDR helps rebuild self-worth from the inside out.
11/16/2025
Therapy that fits into your life—not the other way around. 💻🧠
Madelyn offers virtual sessions designed for real life—no commute, no waiting room, just support where (and how) you need it.
💬 Ready to get started? Reach out to Southlake Counseling to book with Madelyn today.
11/13/2025
When your brain feels like a browser with 37 tabs open—try this. 🌀
Small rituals can anchor you, even when everything else feels chaotic. You don’t need a full reset—just a few consistent cues to come back to yourself.
👉 Swipe for 3 simple ways to feel more grounded today.
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At Southlake Counseling, in Charlotte and Davidson, North Carolina, Kimberly B. Krueger, MSW, LCSW, and a licensed team of hand-selected mental health professionals offers supportive, customized counseling services to help patients of all ages develop the skills they need to thrive. Southlake Counseling is an inclusive practice that welcomes everyone, including the LGBTQ community and patients of all genders, ethnicities, and faiths.
The team at Southlake Counseling provides treatment for a comprehensive range of mental health issues, including depression, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and substance abuse. The team customizes treatments for individuals, couples, and families. They offer specialized programs for eating disorders and confidence-building, as well as high conflict divorce assistance and play therapy for children.
Dedicated to providing compassionate care in a safe environment, Southlake Counseling patients are free to explore their thoughts and emotions. They learn how to communicate clearly and navigate relationships with greater ease and confidence. Patients have the chance to transform their lives.
The counselors work to develop meaningful connections with patients to help them feel comfortable while working through their issues and learning the skills they need to lead a fulfilling life. This practice helps patients build and maintain their connections with friends and family, which are critical to living with a sense of safety and purpose.
Southlake Counseling works with a variety of insurance plans, and the friendly and knowledgeable office staff can answer questions. Appointments are available by calling the practice or using the online scheduling tool.