About Common Thread Therapy
The name Common Thread Therapy comes from a belief that our lives are shaped by the connections we hold to ourselves, others, our histories, and the broader systems we live in. In times of grief and transition, these threads can feel disrupted, stretched, or difficult to recognize.
I was drawn to the idea of "common threads" as I spent time knitting and sewing, two practices that hold personal meaning for me. I’m also deeply influenced by the history of domestic arts as forms of community, care, and resistance especially among women and queer communities. In this work, mending is not about returning things to how they were, but about tending to what has been changed with care, attention, and respect.
Hi, I’m Kaitlin
I’m a therapist specializing in grief, loss, and life transitions. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens in connection, and that therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully as yourself without pressure to rush, fix, or simplify what you’re going through.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a music therapist in hospital and hospice settings. During that time, I saw firsthand how powerful connection can be in moments of deep vulnerability and change. I also experienced my own significant personal loss when my dad died on my first day of graduate school. That experience, alongside my professional work, deepened my commitment to supporting others as they navigate grief, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with themselves and the people around them.
My ApproachMy style is collaborative, relational, and grounded in genuine human connection.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Instead, I work alongside you to understand your experiences, explore what matters most, and shape our work in a way that feels supportive and meaningful.
I draw from a range of approaches including attachment-based therapy, parts work, somatic practices, expressive arts therapies, and EMDR, allowing us to both build tools for coping in the present and gently explore the deeper layers of your experience over time. I also incorporate creativity when it feels helpful, and I value being a real, present person in the room rather than a distant or overly clinical voice.
As a social worker, I hold an awareness of the larger systems and contexts that shape our lives, and I aim to offer care that is thoughtful, responsive, and grounded in respect for your full experience.
who I work withI work with adults navigating grief, loss, and meaningful life transitions.
This can include the death of a loved one, relationship changes, identity shifts, or seasons of uncertainty and overwhelm that feel difficult to move through alone
I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating the loss of a parent, as well as women moving through divorce or separation. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, reflective, and emotionally aware, and are looking for a space where they can feel met, understood, and not alone in what they're carrying.
Experience & Background
I have over 7 years of experience in end-of-life care and 4 years of experience supporting individuals through grief. My background in hospice work continues to shape the way I show up in therapy, with an emphasis on presence, compassion, and meeting people where they are.
I am a Limited Licensed Social Worker (LLMSW) practicing under the supervision of Hannah Webb, LMSW, and I am currently offering virtual therapy to clients located in Michigan.
A note on this workI know that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re carrying something heavy. My hope is that this space feels steady, supportive, and real, and that over time, it becomes a place where you can reconnect with yourself and find a sense of meaning and possibility again.
