Meet our Team!
Abby Thomason, LSCSW, RPT
I’m Abby Thomason! I am the founder and owner of Early Emotions, a clinically licensed therapist in KS and MO (LCSW/LSCSW) and registered play therapist with nearly a decade of experience focused on children in early childhood and the people that care for them. I am also a mom of two littles of my own.
I specialize in early childhood play therapy, addressing concerns such as anxiety, divorce/life changes, and trauma. I also utilize Child-Parent Relationship Therapy to help parents feel confident in supporting their child’s needs, while nurturing the parent-child relationship.
Katelin Saunders, LMSW, ECSE
Mom of four tiny humans, fueled by coffee and a passion for early childhood development. I’m a licensed master’s level early childhood special education teacher and social worker, specializing in supporting children birth to age five and the grown-ups who love them. For the past 11 years, I’ve worked in homes, daycares, schools, and community settings — where real life happens.
I specialize in developmental delays, autism, behavior, big feelings, and the chaos of raising littles. I coach caregivers on everything from co-regulation and attachment to understanding what’s typical (and what’s not), so you can feel confident supporting your child — without losing your mind in the process.