Our stories matter.

When we share our wisdom and evaluated experiences, someone is listening that needs to hear your story.

Connect with & read others’ stories below.

  • < Client Stories >

    “Working with Mary Ashley has been a peaceful and transformative journey. She provides a safe, intentional space for deep inner work, allowing me to explore my raw, authentic self with love and appreciation. Through reflection and healing, I’ve found effective coping mechanisms and a renewed sense of balance. I'm grateful beyond words.”

  • // Client Stories //

    “I was really untethered and dysregulated when I showed up. Despite being in crisis, Mary Ashley, never made me feel like it was too much. Her patience, authenticity and genuine attunement helped me to settle in, build trust, and find stability. Now that I'm more balanced I have the bandwidth to actually do the deep meaningful work I've always wanted without the baggage of crisis hanging over me.”

  • ~ Client Stories ~

    “My work with Mary Ashley continually challenges me to embody the best, most complete, version of myself. Mary Ashley's commitment to her clients and genuine enthusiasm for her work make the difficult parts of the therapeutic journey walkable.”

  • | Client Stories |

    “I was lucky enough to find Mary Ashley as my first therapist. She’s deeply knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and makes every session feel safe and comforting. It’s like talking to an older sister—relatable, warm, and supportive. Her guidance has helped me grow in ways I never expected.”

  • < Client Stories >

    “I came into this feeling like a disorganized mess of a person, with no way forward. With Mary Ashley, I've been able to recognize and work on my issues with neurodivergence, anxiety, substance abuse, and just general social skills. I've come out feeling like I'm on my way to becoming something far greater.”

Stories enrich our collective wisdom.

In stories, we experience what we know, have known, and have yet to know. To live fully, we must connect, share, and listen to our stories and to others’ stories.

If Mara Counseling is not where you see yourself sharing your story right now, you’ll find other options on our Connecting page.