🌟 The Guiding Light Award
At Mara’s Lighthouse, we believe in celebrating the people who light the way for others. The Guiding Light Award is our monthly recognition of two outstanding providers who exemplify our core values: compassion, dedication, integrity, and excellence in care.
These individuals go above and beyond to support our clients and contribute meaningfully to our mission. Each month, we proudly shine a spotlight on their work and the positive impact they make in our community.
Tamara sewell
Tamara brings a warm, steady presence to her work, combining extensive clinical experience with a genuine passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With more than eight years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, she approaches each client with compassion, understanding, and a deep commitment to fostering growth, resilience, and lasting change.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, Tamara creates a supportive and empowering environment where clients feel heard, respected, and encouraged to build on their strengths. Her holistic, person-centered approach allows her to meet individuals where they are, tailoring care to their unique needs, experiences, and goals.
Tamara has worked extensively with children involved in the foster care system, individuals facing behavioral and emotional challenges, and adults navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, health-related adjustments, and everyday stressors. Through her thoughtful guidance and practical therapeutic tools, she helps clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence in their ability to overcome obstacles.
Tamara’s work reflects the heart of Mara’s Lighthouse—creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals can heal, grow, and move forward with greater balance, resilience, and hope.
Ashleigh Dickens
Ashleigh brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to her work, creating a supportive space where individuals feel empowered to explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and build meaningful change. With a strong foundation in social work and a passion for helping others navigate life's complexities, she is dedicated to fostering resilience, growth, and emotional well-being.
Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, Ashleigh helps clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools for everyday life. Her strengths-based approach focuses on recognizing each individual’s unique abilities and building upon them to support lasting progress.
Ashleigh has a special interest in working with individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, and other mental health concerns. She meets clients where they are, tailoring the therapeutic process to their personal goals and circumstances while providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment for healing and self-discovery.
Ashleigh’s work reflects the heart of Mara’s Lighthouse—helping individuals cultivate resilience, strengthen their sense of self, and move forward with confidence, hope, and a renewed sense of possibility.
We’d love to hear about your experience at Mara’s Lighthouse. If your provider is being honored this month—or if any member of our team has supported you in a meaningful way—we invite you to share a testimonial or leave a review. Your words help us recognize the dedication of our providers and encourage others who may be considering care. You can choose to submit a private testimonial through our form or leave a public Google review using the buttons below.