Asha Islaw

MSW, LICSW
Accepting Clients

Asha Islaw MSW, LICSW – Empowering Growth, Healing, and Resilience

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rochester, MN

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and resilience. My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique journey. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, or self-doubt, we’ll work together to create meaningful change. I believe in the power of therapy transform lives. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be heard and understood.

My Background and Approach

My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles to support individuals in overcoming emotional and behavioral challenges. Using CBT, I help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. For those who have experienced trauma, TF-CBT provides a structured framework to process distressing memories, develop coping skills, and rebuild a sense of safety. ACT encourages clients to embrace difficult emotions with self-compassion while committing to actions aligned with their values, fostering resilience and personal growth. With DBT-informed strategies, I help individuals strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, particularly for those struggling with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Other Techniques
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Parenting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Depression
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Minnesota Medical Assistance
  • UCare
I have experience with the following
  • Islam

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

Email Asha
300 3rd Ave SE Suite 302
Rochester, MN 55904

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