Kindred Connection, LLC

Jenna Hine, LCSW

She/Her

Jenna is a founder of Kindred Connection, LLC. She a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specializes in working with the perinatal community, LGBTQIA+ community, and neurodivergent parents. She is currently on maternity leave and will return in January, 2025.

Fertility, pregnancy and postpartum stages are often not what we imagine.  It’s challenging to balance our hopes and expectations with reality, not to mention societal expectations of parenthood. Postpartum depression/anxiety happens to both birthing and non-birthing parents. Let's work together to maintain your sense of self and your new role as a parent. I use a range of treatment modalities depending on your personality and treatment goals.

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I welcome all individuals to my practice. This is a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ & TGNB community, BIPOC, individuals of all body types and religion. I offer a safe space for those who have made the choice to terminate pregnancy. The most important thing is that you feel safe and understood. You can learn more about me by visiting 

jennahinelcsw.com.

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Jamie Williams, LMHC

She/Her

Jamie is a founder of Kindred Connection, LLC and a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. Her specialties include working with women across the motherhood spectrum from preconception and fertility to postpartum, and all steps along the way including parenting.

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Are you longing to become a mother or add another member to your family? Maybe life hasn’t gone the way you expected it to go and you hoped you would be holding your baby in your arms by now. You are more than your reproductive story. I have been there and would be honored to work alongside you as you continue to persevere.

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I believe therapy is as unique as each individual and I utilize my skills and training to meet your unique needs. I can help individuals and families to reach their goals and lead a more fulfilling life.

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No matter what stage you are in parenthood I am able to help.  You can learn more about me by visiting jamiewilliamslmhc.com.

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Brooke Ward, LMFT

She/Her 

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I work locally in Webster in my own practice. I am neurodiverse affirming and trauma informed. I have an in-depth background and training in both the perinatal mental health and eating disorder realms. I strive to see each client as their own unique person, with their own stories, identities, upbringings, values, hopes, and strengths. I will ensure that each person feels safe and understood to begin their healing in my office. 

My "why" has stemmed from being a super empathetic (probably even a "highly sensitive") person my whole life. I have always had the passion to help others to feel understood and supported. Lately, my biggest "why" behind my work is my daughter, Hadlee, who keeps me going each day to continue to grow personally and professionally with her tenacity and spunk. I have both personal & professional experience being in the NICU, and have a heightened passion currently to help mothers and parents heal from this traumatic experience that the NICU can cause.

Some "fun" & real life facts about me include: I was a cat mom before becoming a human mom, and you can sometimes find them as my co-therapists if I work virtually from home. I used to be an avid runner, but fractured my ankle last fall, so I am slowly relearning to become more connected to my new postpartum/post fracture body with pilates, mindful walks, and gentle yoga. Lavender and coffee are my favorite smells! I am attempting at being a plant mom... you'll see that attempt in my office. Lastly, I also identify as neurodivergent, with getting my own adult and late-diagnosis of ADHD last year, 6 months postpartum! 

I am looking forward to meeting you and supporting you on this perinatal journey. 

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Melissa McCauley, LCSW

She/Her

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10+ years experience in settings from schools to hospitals to public non-for-profit agencies, I have dedicated my life to helping people. In 2020 I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health to help women and families get the care they need during what can be one of the most difficult life transitions.  

I am a mom to 3 beautiful boys and motherhood has by far been one of the greatest and hardest journeys for me yet. My own experience at times was not what I expected, and I found myself struggling with many aspects of pregnancy and parenthood. I felt pulled to find a way to support other moms in the same situation.  

In 2022 I opened my own practice and now specialize in Perinatal Mental Health.  Serving women and families has become my passion and I look forward to it everyday.  I love hearing their stories, creating a plan and working with them step by step in order for them to move forward and find balance in their journey.  

Emily Rein, LMHC

She/Her

Emily Rein is a licensed mental health counselor in Rochester, New York. As a therapist, Emily has worked at a local college, urban mental health clinic and opened her own practice in 2012. She has experience providing counseling to adults and adolescents; leading therapy groups; speaking with students about mental health topics and community advocacy for ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. She is most passionate about maternal mental health issues, suicide awareness & prevention and treatment of trauma/grief and loss support.

Emily loves: long walks, pizza, naps, music and online shopping. Emily could live without: unkind people, green food, snow, flying in airplanes and waiting in line.

Catherine (Katie) Oinen, LCSW

She/Her

Katie approaches her clinical work focused on compassion, connection, and curiosity. Understanding the unique story of each person, in an effort to develop a meaningful approach and connection to those she is privileged to serve is central to her practice. Katie is passionate about helping people regain a sense of balance and happiness in their lives. She is a mother to an infant, as well as a step mother to a pre-teen, and brings not only her professional expertise, but also life experience in a calling to support parents and families.

Katie received her Master of Social Work from Smith College and brings more than a decade of experience working with adults, children and families. Both her professional and personal experience inform her way of working with those who have experiences of trauma, interpersonal challenges or major life transitions. She is passionate about perinatal mental health as a critically important and often overlooked transition for both birthing people and their non-birthing partners.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a great way to connect with others who are going through a similar experience and learn from one another.