From the Ashes Counseling, PLLC

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.

06/25/2025

06/12/2025

Have you ever felt like a flight risk in therapy?

The pull to cancel. To ghost. To back away right when it’s starting to feel real.
You’re not alone—and it’s not failure. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you.

Sometimes that part of us says, “We’re not ready.”
And sometimes it whispers, “Let’s try again.”
Both are part of healing.

💻 Read the blog here: https://fromtheashescounselingpllc.com/flight-risk-when-therapy-feels-too-close-for-comfort/
📝 I wrote a blog post about this moment—the one that often comes just before the real healing begins.

📩 Reach out if this resonates. Consultation calls available. We’ll go at a pace that feels right for you.

From the Ashes, We Rise—on our own terms.

Moore

06/03/2025

Office reset = nervous system reset. 💆‍♀️🌿
Every now and then, I pause to clear the space — not just to clean, but to reconnect. A tidy space invites safety, softness, and presence. It’s part of holding space for the deep work of healing.

Whether you’re navigating grief, matrescence, trauma, or identity shifts, I want this space to feel like a soft landing.

From the Ashes: Integrative Therapy & Wellness — where healing has room to breathe. Moore

05/31/2025

Motherhood changes everything — but no one talks about this part.

The identity crisis.
The “Am I still me?” feeling.
The pressure to do it all with a smile.
The ache for your old life… mixed with fierce love for this new one.

It’s messy. It’s lonely. And you’re not alone in it.

✨ The Messy Middle is a support group for mothers navigating this in-between space — the one no one warned you about. We start July 17th.

You don’t need to have it figured out. You just need to show up.

💻 I just published a blog about it.
🖊️ There’s a sign-up link inside.
📍Click here to read and register: [insert direct blog URL]

Whether you’re newly postpartum, back at work, grieving a loss, or just holding your breath between drop-offs — this space is for you.

Let’s meet in the middle.

05/01/2025

🌅 From the Ashes, We Rise — A Weekend Reflection + A Climb for Change

This past weekend at the Duplin County Community Baby Shower, I was reminded just how full circle this journey has been. I wasn’t just there as a therapist, advocate, or PSI board member—I was there as a mom. With my girls by my side, watching “Mommy’s work” come to life, it felt deeply grounding and soul-stirring.

We had heartfelt conversations about postpartum healing, pregnancy loss, and what it means to be seen in the often-invisible spaces of motherhood. The table wasn’t just filled with flyers—it was filled with purpose, presence, and permission to be real.

As we enter , I’m participating in Postpartum Support International’s Climb, walking in honor of every birthing person who has ever felt lost in the fog. I’ll be sharing more about this soon—including ways you can donate or join.

And this weekend, I’ll be continuing the advocacy at the Flourish and Flock Together event in Hope Mills. If you're local, stop by. The conversations matter—and so do you.

04/23/2025

Why “From the Ashes”?
Because healing isn’t about forgetting the fire. It’s about what comes after. The rising. The rebuilding. The remembering of who you are beneath the roles, the loss, and the noise. From the Ashes Counseling, PLLC was born out of my own seasons of grief, identity shifts, and deep transformation- especially through motherhood and the invisible wounds so many carries. This name? It’s a declaration. A promise. A sacred place to begin again. If you’re navigating trauma, grief, the shifting seasons of motherhood, or simply feeling stuck in a life that no longer fits- you don’t have to do it alone.
🕊️ You’re not broken. You’re rising. 📞Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today. 📍Located in North Carolina- offering trauma-informed care both in-person and virtually. http://fromtheashescounselingpllc.com.