From the Ashes Counseling, PLLC

02/27/2026

Many adults are surprised to learn that Sandtray therapy isn’t just for children — and that EMDR isn’t only for acute trauma.

In reality, both modalities can be incredibly effective for adults navigating long-standing stress, grief, birth trauma, relationship wounds, or patterns that feel “stuck.”

Trauma isn’t just something we think about. It’s something the nervous system carries. And sometimes talking through it isn’t enough.

EMDR and Sandtray offer a different way of healing — one that engages the body, memory networks, and deeper emotional processing.

This work is intentional, trauma-informed, and paced with care.

If you’ve been curious about a more experiential approach to therapy, I’m happy to answer questions or schedule a consultation.
Marilea Moore

11/14/2025

So many people move through trauma, grief, or big life transitions quietly—often without the support they deserve.

I help parents, young adults, and families who are navigating:
• Pregnancy or infant loss
• Birth trauma
• Postpartum anxiety or identity shifts
• Childhood or relational trauma
• Emotional overwhelm or “I don’t feel like myself”
• Major life transitions and turning points

Through EMDR and Sandtray Therapy, we work gently with both the mind and the body to release what feels stuck, rebuild safety, and reconnect to a deeper sense of self.

If you’re moving through a hard season, you don’t have to do it alone.

🌿 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
https://fromtheashescounselingpllc.com

Marilea Moore, MSW, LCSW
From the Ashes Counseling, PLLC
(910) 212-6477

Marilea Moore

11/06/2025

Finally taking a moment to share from this past Sunday’s Wilmington, NC Out of the Darkness Walk for Su***de Prevention. This was the first official community event for From the Ashes Counseling, and it held so much meaning.

Walking alongside survivors, families, and supporters was a powerful reminder that even in the lowest moments—when someone feels down on luck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by despair—help is available and healing is possible. No one has to move through those moments alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out:
988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

From the ashes, we rise.

***dePrevention Moore

11/02/2025

From the Ashes Counseling will be walking this Sunday in the Out of the Darkness Walk — a movement that reminds us that even in the heaviest seasons of grief and loss, light can still rise.

We walk for the ones we’ve lost, the ones still fighting, and the families learning to live again.

http://www.afsp.org/wilmington

💙 From the ashes, we rise — together. ***dePrevention

10/24/2025

10/05/2025

Wilmington Friends! Mark your calendars for October 29th from 5pm to 9pm and plan to eat Chipotle for dinner. This is the Chipotle in Monkey Junction beside Home Depot, Techniques in Motion and Fuzzy Peach. Money raised will go towards Postpartum Support International and Postpartum Support International-NC so that we can continue to provide valuable resources for mothers, fathers and families as they navigate symptoms of postpartum anxiety, depression and other mood disorders.

10.29.2025, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

09/04/2025

Living with PCOS isn’t just about symptoms—it’s about resilience, strength, and advocating for your health. This month we honor every woman navigating this journey and shine a light on resources, support, and hope. Marilea Moore PCOS Awareness Association

08/27/2025

🍁 “As the seasons change, so do we — your mental health deserves care every step of the way.”

From the Ashes Counseling offers trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, parents, and young people in Wilmington, NC. Services include EMDR, Sandtray therapy, perinatal and motherhood support, grief and loss care, couples counseling, and family-focused therapy. 🌱

This fall, remember: you don’t have to go through life’s transitions alone. 💛

📍 Wilmington, NC | 🌐 fromtheashescounselingpllc.com | ☎️ (910) 212-6477

08/25/2025

Not all growth looks like big leaps. Sometimes it’s the tiniest step forward, or simply showing up with presence instead of performance.

Wherever you are in your healing, remember: you are still rising. 💛

08/25/2025

✨ Behind every therapist is a real human, too 💛

Here’s a little about me: I’m a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR, Sandtray therapy, and perinatal mental health. I’m also a mom of two, a collector of Sandtray miniatures (yes, even from the toy bins 😅), and a big believer in walking alongside others through life’s messy middle.

When I’m not in session, you’ll find me at dance recitals, gymnastics meets, or watching Bluey with my girls 💕.

I share this because therapy isn’t just about techniques — it’s about connection. Thanks for letting me share a piece of my world with you. 🌿

— Marilea, Owner & Founder of From the Ashes Counseling

07/06/2025

The Messy Middle
Hair down, hair up in a messy bun, and all the in-between.

Motherhood isn’t just birth announcements, sleep schedules, or milestone photos.
It’s silent tears in the shower.
It’s wondering who you are now.
It’s healing from what no one talks about.

This group isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about giving you a soft place to land—where you can exhale, share without judgment, and be reminded:
You’re still becoming. And you don’t have to go it alone.

✨ The Messy Middle is a trauma-informed support group for mothers navigating identity shifts, emotional overwhelm, grief, and the messy beauty of becoming.

💬 We’ll explore:

The invisible load and emotional labor

Identity beyond motherhood

Grief and guilt no one warned you about

Sandtray-based reflection and somatic grounding

What it means to be held while holding everyone else

🗓️ Fridays at 8:30am | Starting July 18th
📍 From the Ashes Counseling – Wilmington, NC
📩 DM me or visit [https://fromtheashescounselingpllc.com/the-messy-middle-of-motherhood-what-no-one-told-me-about-the-in-between/] to register or learn more.

You’re allowed to show up as you are.
Let’s walk the middle together.