From The Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling LLC

From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling, LLC (FTA) is a Black-owned counseling and wellness organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, founded by identical twins Ashley and Heather Tolbert. Rooted in cultural pride and community unity, FTA blends the healing power of art with professional counseling to guide individuals toward recovery, self-awareness, and emotional growth. Their mission is to celebrate, educate, and empower people from all walks of life through a holistic approach that incorporates creativity, cultural identity, and evidence-based therapy.

FTA offers substance use and mental health counseling designed to help clients overcome challenges such as addiction, stress, and anger management. Through these programs, individuals gain essential coping tools and emotional regulation skills that promote healthier relationships and more peaceful lives. Anger management services are approached through both therapeutic dialogue and expressive art, helping clients process emotions constructively while reconnecting with their cultural roots and sense of community.

Beyond counseling, FTA’s vision extends to promoting healing, literacy, and education across communities. Their arts and crafts initiatives demonstrate how creative expression can serve as a powerful tool for mental health recovery and personal transformation. The organization also provides access to digital resources like Safe Plus More, which supports mental health crisis outreach and education. By combining therapy, art, and advocacy, From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling empowers individuals and communities to rise stronger, celebrate diversity, and heal together.