Ashley Moses

Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys, but raising healthy, well-adjusted children can often feel like an overwhelming task. The picture can change completely when a child has special needs, has experienced trauma, or begins showing sudden mood swings and out-of-context anxiety. It is exhausting to manage your child’s complex needs while trying to take care of yourself, and finding the right support can be confusing. You do not have to go through this alone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with a Master’s degree from Washington University and eight years of professional practice. I have extensive experience working with children from infancy through adolescence; who are navigating loss, separation, traumatic events, pervasive developmental disorders, and educational concerns.

Specialties

Play Therapy (ages 3–12)

Childhood Trauma & Loss

Anxiety & Sudden Behavioral Changes

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Parenting Support & Collaboration

Children process the world differently than adults. I specialize in Play Therapy, an evidence-based approach that honors your child's unique developmental level by communicating in their natural language: play. Whether we are meeting in my office or connecting through a secure telehealth environment, I focus on building a safe, trusting relationship with your child. This psychological safety allows them to freely express difficult emotions, develop problem-solving skills, and learn new ways of relating to others.

I view therapy as a collaborative effort. Because you are the expert on your child, I actively include parents and caretakers in the treatment process, tailoring my therapeutic methods to what works best for your family.

Together, we can foster ongoing support, create lasting growth, and help your child live their best life.

During our initial meetings, the primary focus is on establishing safety and trust. Play Therapy is most effective when a secure relationship is created between myself and your child, as this trust is what allows them to freely express both positive and negative emotions.

​Here is what you can expect as we begin our work together:

• ​ A Collaborative Partnership: Therapy is a collaborative effort, and I tailor my approach to what will work best for your unique family.
• ​ Parental Involvement: You are a vital part of this journey, and I actively include parents and caretakers in the treatment process in a variety of ways.
• ​ A Safe Space for Expression: We will use play to provide a safe psychological distance from your child's problems, allowing them to express thoughts and feelings appropriate to their developmental level.
• ​ A Realistic Timeline: Because building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship takes time, a minimum treatment period of 8 to 12 weeks is recommended to most effectively establish safety and begin facilitating healing.

​Together, we will focus on fostering ongoing support and creating lasting change and growth for your child.