Hello! I'm Ashley Osio, MSW, LICSW and a licensed mental health therapist and lifestyle coach based in Wayzata, Mn.
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For more than a decade, I've helped individuals and couples untangle the pressures of modern life: the stress of managing careers, kids, relationships and the quiet voice inside asking "why is this so hard?".
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My work is to provide a safe space to mend and heal for people who are doing it all on the outside - but feel stretched thin, disconnected or alone on the inside. That being said, therapy with me isn't all tears and tissues- sometimes we'll laugh, sigh or even roll our eyes! Humor is a part of healing too.
My Approach
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Grounded & Relatable: I bring a mix of evidence-based tools, compassion, and humor. I believe growth doesn’t have to feel clinical or heavy all the time — sometimes laughter is just as healing as tears.
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Focused on What Matters Most: Whether we’re exploring deep patterns from the past (trauma) or building new skills for balance, I help clients identify their core values and use them as a compass for living.
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Whole-Person Work: I integrate a multitude of theories in my work but most commonly, trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS or Parts work), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and practical lifestyle coaching so you can feel both lighter and more grounded in your daily life.
Parts work (IFS) is one of my favorite approaches because it puts words to what we all feel- a dozen inner voices trying to do their best with questionable coordination. We can all relate to a part that's running late, a part that's running everything and a part that's just running out of steam. In therapy, I help you find harmony so life feels less like a tug-o-war and more like a steady collaboration with Self- the calm, wise center of you- leading the way.
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In my own journey alternative practices have played a huge role in my overall health and wellbeing. In addition to the above, when appropriate, I utilize clinical hypnosis, healing arts such as sound, aroma and art therapy, mindfulness meditation and gentle somatic body work. ​​
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My Philosophy
You don't need to choose between success and serenity, between caring for others and caring for yourself. With the right support, you can build a life that feels both sustainable and deeply fulfilling. ​
I believe healing starts with understanding not just what you do, but who inside of you is doing it. We all have a unique blend of parts that make up who we are. These parts have good intentions, though at times create inner conflict. In therapy, we bring compassion to those inner dynamics so they can soften, reconnect and allow Self- the calm steady core of you- to lead the way. When Self is in charge, life begins to feel less like managing chaos and more like coming home to yourself!
A safe space to mend what matters most
