Intentional therapy for real life
I’m Ashley Osio, MSW, LICSW — a therapist for adolescents/young adults, individuals and couples who want meaningful, lasting change. I support Minnesota based clients both virtually as well as in-person at my office in St. Louis Park.​
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My therapeutic presence is warm, grounded, highly attuned and humorous. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), attachment-based therapies, Mindfulness based approaches, trauma-informed care, and emotionally focused relational work to support clients in navigating overwhelm, identity shifts, burnout, emotional load, and relationship stress.
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Clinically, my work focuses on:
• IFS and subparts integration
• Attachment and developmental history
• Emotional regulation and somatic awareness
• Relational patterns, communication cycles, and protective strategies
• Internal narratives shaped by trauma, family systems, and life transitions
I work best with clients who are insightful, motivated, emotionally curious and ready to go deeper than symptom management. My goal isn’t to “fix” you — it’s to help you understand the parts of you that have been working overtime, soften old protective roles, and build a more grounded, clear, compassionate relationship with yourself, your family or your partner.
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A bit about my life — because it shapes my work
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As a neurodivergent therapist with sensory sensitivity, I’m deeply attuned to the subtle emotional and energetic shifts that happen in the room. Sensitivity is my superpower — it helps me notice what’s unspoken, slow things down, and support clients in a way that feels grounded, gentle, and deeply human.
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In addition to being a therapist, I'm also a mom in a large, blended, multicultural family of six kids, spanning elementary school through college.
My life has included:
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navigating pre-teen challenges and high-school pressures
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supporting kids through sports, activities, and busy schedules
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blending families
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step-parenting with love and patience
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healing through difficult co-parenting and divorce
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building a career while running a busy home
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holding the emotional load for many people at once
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working through periods of burnout and health challenges
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I’ve lived complexity.
I’ve felt the weight of carrying more than I could bear.
And I know how lonely it can feel to hold so much and still
work hard to show up every day from a place of strength and love.
Why I do this work
​I became a therapist because I believe we all deserve more than resilience.
More than coping.
More than “managing.”
We deserve presence, connection, clarity, and a life that feels like our own — not a life we’re constantly rushing through or struggling to manage.
There was a season in my own life when all my "strong" parts were running the show- the achiever, the caretaker, the one-who-keeps-it-all-together until my system finally shut down and demanded a reset. Stepping back, listening inward, and rebuilding from a place of Self energy was transformational for me. It is not a one time deal but a daily practice I continue to build upon. That experience is at the heart of why I do this work- and why I'm passionate about helping others find their way back to themselves.
I am passionate about supporting women and couples who who feel the strain of high expectations and the pressure of holding it all together. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they shape their identity, relationships and emotional world. Across all stages of life, my focus is helping clients feel more grounded, clear and connected—to themselves and to the people they love.
You don't have to carry this alone. I'll walk with
you every step of the way.
What I offer
I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to move forward with more confidence and connection. Therapy isn’t about fixing you — it’s about understanding your patterns, strengthening your sense of self, and learning new ways of relating to the people who matter most.
Growth can be meaningful and transformative. While we’ll do important work together, it won’t feel heavy every moment — insight, relief, and even humor are part of the process.
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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 due to 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), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 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 an approach I utilize often 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. ​​​
My Philosophy
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!
