
Ashley Osteen
MSW, APSW
Advanced Practice Social Worker
Sees clients at Eau Claire - Stein Blvd, Eau Claire - Highland Ave
Ashley Osteen, MSW, APSW, brings nearly a decade of clinical experience to her role as an Advanced Practice Social Worker. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW–Stout and her Master’s in Social Work from UW–Madison. Ashley has been working professionally with children, teens, and families since 2015, and is currently pursuing advanced training in EMDR and complex trauma.
Ashley specializes in teen and adolescent mental health and development, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment where young people and families feel truly supported. Valuing a deeply collaborative process, she meets clients where they are to help them process complex emotions, navigate developmental hurdles, and build resilience.
Areas of Focus & Specializations
- Teen & Adolescent Development: Supporting youth through identity exploration, peer dynamics, emotional regulation, and the unique mental health challenges of adolescence.
- Complex Trauma & EMDR (In Training): Incorporating trauma-informed care and advanced trauma-processing techniques to help clients heal from past adversity and distress.
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Care: Providing an inclusive, safe, and validating environment for youth and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
- Cognitive Behavioral & Family Systems Approaches: Blending CBT modalities with family systems theory to help clients reframe negative patterns and improve overall home communication.
Therapeutic Approach
Ashley views therapy as a partnership. By combining evidence-based strategies with a warm, open-minded style, she empowers adolescents and their families to build healthier relationships, navigate major transitions, and create long-term positive change together.
Outside the Clinic
When she isn't working with clients, Ashley is usually pursuing her passion for music and adventure. She plays and sings in a local band and loves traveling—with a personal goal of visiting every continent. On sunny days, you'll find her relaxing on the water with her husband and their dogs.