01 / Children
Big feelings deserve gentle guidance.
Age-appropriate support for emotional regulation, behavior concerns, anxiety, school difficulties, and life changes.
Care that meets your family where you are
Grow through what you’re going through.
Compassionate, practical therapy designed to help children, teens, adults, couples, and families build coping skills, communicate with confidence, and feel more connected.
In-office in Kinston · Telehealth throughout North Carolina
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A supportive space for meaningful change
Who we support
Care for every chapter.
Whether you are navigating big emotions, changing routines, school stress, relationship concerns, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or family transitions, therapy can offer a steady place to understand what is happening and practice what helps.
02 / Teens
A space to feel heard and understood.
Respectful support for stress, self-esteem, relationships, communication, and emotional challenges.
03 / Families
Stronger connection starts together.
Practical help with routines, boundaries, conflict, parenting concerns, and healthier family communication.
Services
Support that feels useful beyond the session.
Services are tailored to each client’s age, goals, strengths, and family context, with practical strategies that can be used at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Child Therapy
Conversation, games, creative activities, and coping exercises help children learn in ways that feel natural and engaging.
Teen Therapy
A nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and make thoughtful choices.
Family Therapy
Collaborative sessions focused on communication, transitions, conflict, routines, and rebuilding connection.
Parent Support
Practical coaching for consistent boundaries, positive reinforcement, challenging behavior, and parent-child communication.
Maternal & Perinatal Mental Health Support
Planned support for pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, parenting transitions, and grief, within our scope of practice.
Couples & Relationship Counseling
Planned support for communication, connection, and navigating relationship challenges, within our scope of practice.
“Children and families already possess important strengths—even when life feels overwhelming.”
About Ashley
Warm, practical, and centered on your strengths.
I’m Ashley Stiger-Coward, MSW, LCSW-A. I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My role is to help individuals, couples, and families understand patterns, practice realistic skills, and create progress that carries into everyday life.
Family-centeredTrauma-informedStrengths-basedCollaborativeCulturally responsive
Getting started
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Three simple steps.
Reach out
Share basic contact information and the type of support you are looking for.
Talk it through
Use a brief consultation to discuss needs, fit, availability, and next steps.
Begin with a plan
Complete intake paperwork and start with clear, collaborative goals.
Frequently asked
Questions are welcome.
Clear information can make starting therapy feel easier. Reach out if you would like to discuss your family’s needs or ask about upcoming availability.
Ask a QuestionWho will you serve?
The planned practice will support children, teens, adults, parents, couples, and families. Planned service areas include maternal and perinatal mental health support and couples and relationship counseling. Final age ranges, eligibility details, and service availability will be posted before opening.
Are all listed services available now?
No. Brighter Roots Counseling & Family Wellness is opening soon. Services will be offered only as appropriate within Ashley’s training, competence, clinical supervision, and applicable North Carolina requirements.
Will sessions be in person or online?
Both options will be available. In-office sessions will be offered at 804 W. Vernon Avenue in Kinston, and telehealth will be available to eligible clients located in North Carolina at the time of service.
How are caregivers involved?
Caregiver involvement may include check-ins, family sessions, coaching, and home practice, depending on the child’s age, needs, and treatment goals.
Will you accept insurance?
Insurance participation, private-pay rates, and payment policies will be shared before the practice begins scheduling clients.
How does confidentiality work with children and teens?
Privacy supports trust in therapy. At intake, families receive a clear explanation of confidentiality, caregiver involvement, and legal or safety-related limits.
What if my child is in immediate danger?
This website is not an emergency service. Call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Contact
Let’s begin with a conversation.
Call or send a brief consultation request to ask about services and upcoming availability. Please do not include diagnoses, medical details, or other sensitive information in regular email.
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Call(252) 864-3597
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Professional emailhello@brighterrootswellness.com
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Office and telehealth804 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504
Telehealth throughout North Carolina · By appointment
Telehealth throughout North Carolina · By appointment