Blue Sage Counseling and Wellness

"I felt like I was able to move through more past trauma within a couple sessions with Ashley than years of talk therapy combined. She has a unique ability to safely guide me in and then out of emotions and past trauma using experiential therapy. Working with Ashley has been my first experience with this style of therapy and I am never looking back. I feel I am able to do so much work in just one short hour with her because of it. I no longer live in Charlotte but make it a point to see Ashley when in town. We recently did a four hour intensive session when I was visiting and it was absolutely transformative. We were able to get deep into core wounds and thought patterns like I haven't been able to do before. I feel so comfortable emoting a wide range of emotions in front of her and with her like I haven't been able to do with previous therapists. I feel safe, supported, and guided in my sessions with Ashley. I've gained so much more insight and sense of resilience since starting this journey with Ashley and plan to continue. If you are ready to do the work, I cannot recommend Ashley more!"

"If you are thinking about seeing Ashley, I would highly recommended it. This is someone who takes her practice seriously. She has a great balance of listening, but also adds immense value when she does speak. I know she is always working on her skill, it shows during sessions where she comes up with new and creative ideas to dive deeper and explore topics. I’ve seen therapists in the past that can be a bit pushy when it comes to scheduling sessions, and it can even seem like therapists want to keep you for life. Ashley is not like this. I’m so grateful for the work she has helped me do."

"Ashley Francis was recommended to me by a friend who also practices therapy in the Charlotte area. If I had any idea of the positive impact that our sessions would have on me, I would’ve started therapy so much sooner. Ashley is empathetic, authentic, understanding, and transparent. And, she’s always open to giving me the flexibility to navigate our sessions in a way that’s comfortable for me (even in the moments when I may deflect or speak cryptically :)), while still helping ensure that I’m taking the necessary steps to progress. I’m forever grateful for Ashley’s support throughout the years."

"I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Ashley at two different mental health agencies. I have watched her grow both personally and professionally and am proud to call her a colleague and a friend. Ashely is an extremely kind, compassionate, and empathetic person that takes all those wonderful qualities into her therapy work with clients. She works diligently to understand the needs of each individual so she can help guide them on their path to growth and healing. If you are looking for a therapist with a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating mental health issues, you have found the right person. I highly recommend Ashley Francis."

"Ashley is absolutely wonderful. I truly can’t say enough about how talented she is as a healer. She has, and continues to, help me understand and work through my past trauma. She has helped me understand and create healthy boundaries. She consistently reminds me how important it is for me to take care of myself in order to be able to better care for my family and friends. I have worked with many therapists over my 38 years on this planet, and Ashley is genuinely the best therapist with whom I have ever worked. She is so much more than a therapist. She will truly listen to you, support you, work to understand you, work with you to help you heal yourself, and work with you to help you learn to be the best possible version of yourself."