Episode #278: The Importance of Parent Support When Providing Therapy with Khaliah Moody

Strong therapy starts with strong support, and that begins with the parent.

I’m joined by Khaliah Moody, and this conversation really stayed with me. We talk about what it truly looks like to support families in a meaningful way, especially when life outside of sessions includes real challenges like poverty, housing instability, and stress. Khaliah shares how her background in social work shaped the way she leads her clinic and supports both clients and staff. One of the biggest takeaways is that therapy cannot thrive if the parent is overwhelmed and unsupported. We have to meet families where they are, build real relationships, and focus on connection before intervention.

We also get into staff retention, building a positive team culture, and how community partnerships can extend impact far beyond traditional services. This is a powerful reminder that compassionate care is both clinical and human.

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Today’s Guest:

Khaliah Moody is the Founder and Clinical Director of Steady Strides Behavior Solutions, a behavioral health agency serving children with autism and developmental disabilities across Pennsylvania. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Specialist, and ACE Provider with over a decade of experience in clinical care, organizational leadership, and community engagement.

Her work is rooted in the belief that when families are supported, children thrive. In addition to leading evidence-based behavioral health services, Khaliah champions initiatives that empower caregivers through parent training, career development resources, and strategic community partnerships.

She is also the founder of Paint the Puzzle, a nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, access, and long-term support for families of children with disabilities.

Khaliah currently serves on two nonprofit boards, bringing a family-centered, equity-driven perspective informed by both clinical expertise and community-based work. Steady Strides Behavior Solutions has been selected as a Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2026, and Khaliah has been recognized as one of the recipients for Enterprising Women Award for 2026, as well as a recipient of the Diversity in Business Award.

She is a graduate of the Yale Women’s Leadership Program and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, and a member of the Women Presidents Organization Philadelphia Chapter.

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