About the Founder
The Platinum Trio was founded by Ashley Ochs, MA, CCLS, GC-C, a Certified Child Life Specialist and Certified Grief Counselor with more than 17 years of professional experience supporting children and families through difficult life experiences.
Ashley has been a Certified Child Life Specialist since 2008 and a Certified Grief Counselor since 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a minor in Spanish in 2008 and a Master of Arts in Psychology in 2015. Her education, clinical background, and lived experiences uniquely position her to help children cope with grief, loss, and other emotionally challenging situations.
Welcome to our Story
The Story Behind The Platinum Trio
The Platinum Trio was established to support and empower families and professionals before, during, and after difficult conversations with children — ranging from everyday emotional and behavioral concerns to explaining the death of a loved one. The organization provides developmentally appropriate resources that promote emotional expression, understanding, and honest communication.
The name The Platinum Trio carries deep meaning. Platinum symbolizes growth, transformation, innovation, and wisdom—values that guide the organization’s commitment to evolving, evidence-informed support tailored to each family and professional served. Trio represents Ashley’s three angel babies and her three living children, honoring both loss and life, and reflecting the heart of the work.
The mission of The Platinum Trio is to equip families and professionals with tools that help children process emotions, navigate difficult experiences, and build resilience through compassionate, developmentally appropriate conversations.