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Welcome to Asha WellBeing!

Hello, I am Asha!

Growing up between cultures as a Sri Lankan-Japanese woman in international environments shaped how I understand pressure, responsibility, and belonging. Moving across systems taught me how much steadiness it takes to perform well while navigating complexity.

Today, I provide structured performance advisory for high-responsibility professionals who appear steady on the outside but feel strain internally. I combine clinical training and performance psychology to help leaders think clearly, reduce internal pressure, and maintain strong, sustainable performance.

I also offer psychotherapy for individuals seeking deeper clinical support. While advisory and therapy serve different purposes, both are grounded in structure, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful change.

Asha De Costa, Ed.M, MFA, LMHC

Asha De Costa, Ed.M, LMHC is a psychotherapist and coach with over 15 years of experience in wellness, career development, and mental health. A graduate of Columbia University’s Multicultural Counseling program, she has led a thriving private practice for the past five years and previously served over a decade as a Wellness Director and Career Counselor at Columbia University. Asha now blends clinical insight with coaching strategy to help ambitious individuals grow with clarity, purpose, and resilience.

Education

Ed.M. & M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Columbia University, Teachers College

Certificate in Career Planning and Development
New York University

M.F.A. in Fine Arts
Parsons School of Design, The New School

B.F.A. in Fine Arts
Parsons School of Design, The New School