Ashley Silvas has worked in the educational system as a teacher and school counselor since 2007.  She holds a  Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (English Literature) from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a Master in Education (School Counseling)  from Lamar University.  Ashley continued her education in order to obtain her certificate to practice clinical counseling through Lamar University. She is currently licensed by the State of Texas as a Professional Counselor (#77341), and credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist  through the Association for Play Therapy, and a Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist by the Texas Sandtray Association.  Ashley specializes in working with children ages 2 1/2-12 as well as adolescents, teens and families. She uses expressive therapies such as sandtray and art in addition to play therapy.  Ashley and her husband Roland have four children and are members of Our Lady of Victory Parish.