Myhosi "Josie" Ashton is a licensed mental health counselor, trauma therapist, author, and survivor advocate with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals heal from abuse, trauma, and life’s most difficult challenges.
Through counseling, coaching, consulting, and speaking, Josie provides compassionate, trauma-informed support that helps clients move from surviving to thriving. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is possible, hope can be restored, and every person deserves the opportunity to live whole.
Individual Coaching
Josie partners with clients to identify their goals, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful change in their lives. Through compassionate coaching, she provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore areas such as emotional wellness, relationships, personal growth, and life transitions.
Together, you'll gain greater clarity, develop practical strategies, and build a personalized path toward healing, balance, and lasting well-being.
Public Speaking
Josie Ashton is a dynamic and impactful speaker known for her authenticity, transparency, and ability to deeply connect with audiences. Specializing in trauma, she creates a safe space for meaningful conversations through engaging storytelling and relatable insights.
Whether speaking at conferences, seminars, or intimate gatherings, Josie captivates audiences of all ages—leaving them inspired, informed, and empowered to take action.
Consulting
Josie Ashton provides expert consulting and technical assistance to social service agencies in grant writing, training, strategic planning, and service development. She has served as a technical assistant for the distribution of VOCA grants through the Florida Attorney General’s Office and as a Grant Reviewer for the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, reviewing proposals across multiple grant cycles.
With a collaborative and tailored approach, Josie helps organizations secure funding, strengthen staff capacity, and enhance program effectiveness—supporting sustainable growth and meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
