West Dayton's trusted source for therapy and counseling with African American children, youth and families impacted by trauma.
When your child is hurting, the whole family feels it.
Maybe the meltdowns are getting worse. Maybe school keeps calling. Maybe your child has pulled away from you, from friends, from the things they used to love and nothing you've tried is working. You've read the books. You've tried the consequences. You've sat in weekly therapy appointments that never seem to add up to real change.
You may feel like you're failing...you're not. And your child isn't "bad." What you're seeing is often the echo of something deeper, early hurt, loss, instability, or experiences that left a mark the child doesn't yet have words for.
Kindred Connections Therapy Center was built for this moment.
We're a community-based practice of highly skilled social workers and counselors serving Trotwood, Jefferson Township, and West Dayton. Our clinical culture is rooted in Dr. Joy DeGruy's Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome framework, which means we understand how trauma lives in the body, the family, and the community, not just in the individual child.
We would love for you to schedule a consultation and tell us what you're having difficulty with.
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our mission
Support for today.
Tools for tomorrow.
Connections for life.
At Kindred Connections Therapy Center, we focus on tools you can use in real life, at home, at school, and in everyday moments. Our approach helps children regulate emotions, feel safe in their bodies, and strengthen connection within the family.
If you are looking for help that is expert, confidential and tailored to you and your family's needs, we can help.
what we offer
Programs built around your needs.
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Family Therapy
Guided sessions that strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and help families navigate challenges in a supportive and structured space.
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Child + Teen Therapy
Enrichment and support for youth that builds life skills, academic confidence, and positive peer relationships.
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Individual Therapy
Holistic mental health services for adults navigating stress and life transitions while building clarity and emotional balance.
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Group Services
Supportive environments where individuals build skills, share experiences, and grow alongside others facing similar challenges.
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Assessments + Evals
Comprehensive evaluations that identify needs, and guide personalized treatment planning for individuals and families.
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Trainings + Workshops
Interactive trainings that teach practical, trauma informed strategies for managing emotions and building beyond coping skills.
“Kindred Connections has been a lifeline for our family.
We finally feel like we have the tools and support to help our child through difficult moments.”
Parent Client
“As a grandparent, I wasn’t sure how to help my granddaughter. I new her issues were bigger than what I could provide. The caregiver group gave me the tools and confidence I needed.
I feel more connected and better able to support my granddaugher.”
Group Participant
“As a Black woman, it meant everything to find a space where I felt seen and understood. I felt like I could totally be myself and could finally release all the emotions I had been holding on to for years."
Female Client
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getting started
An intro to therapy
