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Available both in-person and online
Hickory, NC 28601
Some people spend so much of their lives caring for others that they forget they deserve support, too. Whether you're a first responder carrying the weight of difficult calls, a woman navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, or menopause, or someone balancing the demands of a high-stress career with your relationships and personal well-being, therapy can be a place where you no longer have to carry it all alone.
I focus on helping first responders, women, and couples understand how chronic stress, trauma, and life transitions shape the way we think, feel, and connect with others. I help clients process difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that have been overshadowed.
Reaching out for support takes courage—especially when you're used to being the one others rely on. Whether you're looking for practical tools, a place to process life's challenges, or support through a major transition, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
Take the first step to help. Call or Ashley Mullaney now - (828) 537-4869

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Solutions of Hickory, PA

Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 537-4869
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person and virtually. Virtual sessions are held using a HIPAA-compliant EHR platform.
I specialize in Women's Issues, First Responders and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (828) 537-4869
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Solutions of Hickory, PA

Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 537-4869
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person and virtually. Virtual sessions are held using a HIPAA-compliant EHR platform.
I specialize in Women's Issues, First Responders and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Healthgram
  • MedCost
  • The Health Plan
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I am also on OpenPath where you can find therapists offering reduced rates for counseling!
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869
"
I am also on OpenPath where you can find therapists offering reduced rates for counseling!
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / A22391 Ashley Hinson Mullaney
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, MA, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from The Gottman Institute - Level 1 diszx93vmq / 2026
  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications (Certified Trauma Professional) 789664 / 2026
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I am an associate licensed clinician, meaning I am required to see a supervisor regularly to discuss how my cases are going. This provides an opportunity for growth and allows me to provide my clients with the best standard of care. Think of it like checks and balances!
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869
"
I am an associate licensed clinician, meaning I am required to see a supervisor regularly to discuss how my cases are going. This provides an opportunity for growth and allows me to provide my clients with the best standard of care. Think of it like checks and balances!
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • First Responders
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I specialize in helping women, first responders, veterans, and couples navigate the emotional impact of high-stress lives, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with themselves so they can thrive—not just survive.
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869
"
I specialize in helping women, first responders, veterans, and couples navigate the emotional impact of high-stress lives, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with themselves so they can thrive—not just survive.
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
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My therapeutic approach combines person-centered, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral, feminist, and narrative therapies within a trauma-informed framework. I incorporate attachment-informed principles and knowledge of nervous system regulation to help clients process trauma, manage chronic stress, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869
"
My therapeutic approach combines person-centered, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral, feminist, and narrative therapies within a trauma-informed framework. I incorporate attachment-informed principles and knowledge of nervous system regulation to help clients process trauma, manage chronic stress, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
or call with questions - (828) 537-4869

Location

Primary Location

Solutions of Hickory, PA

Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 537-4869
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person and virtually. Virtual sessions are held using a HIPAA-compliant EHR platform.
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 537-4869
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person and virtually. Virtual sessions are held using a HIPAA-compliant EHR platform.
Photo of Ashley Mullaney, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Ashley Mullaney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMCA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 537-4869