We’re childhood friends whose journeys have remained woven together since 2nd grade. Despite distance, time differences, and at times different beliefs, it is our kindredness that has kept us together. And so, that is how we developed Kindred. An emotional wellness company for authentic humans navigating authentic human experiences.

ABOUT US

OUR APPROACH

  • EXPLORE

    Together we will gently reflect on and collect the dots of your life path.

  • HEAL

    Next, we will lead you through trauma-informed techniques to help connect the dots and develop deeper awareness about how your experiences have impacted your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

  • SUSTAIN

    The last step? We help you integrate what you have learned about yourself in order to sustain the felt sense of safety, clarity, and peace we’ve cultivated together in our work.

Jacquie Shires, M.Ed.,

Jacquie is a caring and open therapist who believes in creating a safe environment for clients to feel freedom to explore and grow. Through pursuing various person-centered career paths, she found her calling as a therapist. Her experience allows her to practice therapy in an accessible and genuine way, which often leads to others appreciating her relatability and down-to-earth nature.

Jacquie received her Masters (M.Ed.) from William & Mary in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a speciality in military and veteran care. Since becoming a therapist, Jacquie has gained extensive experience working with adolescents and adults who are developing tools to manage anxiety and depression, healing complex trauma, and forming their truest identity.

She is trained in EMDR techniques, Internal Family Systems techniques, Polyvagal Theory techniques, and clinical hypnosis. Additionally, she has her yoga teacher certification. She intends continue to explore her curiosity and passion around trauma-focused care.

In her free time, you can find Jacquie cuddled up on her couch reading fantasy novels with her cats, spending time with her loved ones, and traveling.

Grace theofanis, M.S.Ed., LMHC

Grace received her masters degree (M.S.Ed.)  from Indiana University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She brings over 13 years of experience working with people across the lifespan with varying degrees of mental health needs. Since becoming a therapist, Grace has extensive experience working with young children, parents, and adults using a trauma-focused, attachment-based approach. Her speciality is working with individuals with anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, phobias, and OCD.

Grace has received practice and training in Polyvagal Theory, Theraplay Level 1, Internal Family Systems and Play Therapy. She is EMDR trained and is in the process of completing her EMDR certification. She intends to deepen her skillset in modalities that address the mind-body connection. You can expect a holistic and integrative approach with Grace.

Grace is passionate about mental health education and is on a mission to teach clients the importance of prioritizing emotional wellness. Additionally, she has received continuing education in clinical supervision in order to help clinicians-in-training strengthen their clinical and ethical skill sets.

How do people describe Grace?

Deeply empathetic, intuitive, wise, and always ready to laugh and play.

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