07/11/2026
Yesterday, with incredibly heavy hearts, we closed the doors to Kindred Ties Therapy for the very last time.
When we shared the news with our families in early June, I knew this day would eventually come—but I don't think I was ever truly prepared for it.
Closing Kindred Ties has been one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. Unfortunately, the ongoing changes within the insurance landscape, increasing administrative requirements, and growing challenges surrounding the delivery of ABA services made it impossible for us to continue in the way our families deserved.
It is difficult to understand how decisions that so deeply affect families can be made by people who may never have the chance to step inside places like Kindred Ties—to hear the laughter in our hallways, celebrate a child's hard-earned success, or see the bright smiles of the children we were privileged to serve each day. Behind every regulation and policy are real children, real families, and real stories. I only hope that, someday, their voices and experiences are given the weight they deserve.
Looking back over the past five years, my heart is so full. We've celebrated first words, first friendships, first successful transitions, and countless moments that may have seemed small to others but meant everything to the families experiencing them. We've laughed together, cried together, learned together, and watched our kiddos accomplish things that once felt impossible. Those memories are something I will carry with me forever.
When I founded Kindred Ties Therapy, I never dreamed of building the biggest company or chasing profits. As the sibling of an individual on the autism spectrum, my dream was much simpler—I wanted to create a place where children and families felt safe, supported, understood, and genuinely cared for. A place where ethical, compassionate, high-quality care always came first. Every decision we made was rooted in that purpose, and I truly believe our team lived out that mission every single day.
To our families: thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gifts—your children. There is no greater honor than being invited into your lives and being part of your child's journey. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate victories alongside you, support you through challenges, and witness so many incredible milestones. We hope that, in some small way, Kindred Ties left your family feeling a little more supported, a little more hopeful, and a little more understood. We will be cheering your children on from afar as they continue to grow and thrive.
To every current and former team member: thank you for believing in our mission and pouring your hearts into this work. Kindred Ties was never special because of its building or its name—it was special because of the people inside it. Your compassion, patience, creativity, and unwavering dedication created a place where children felt loved, families felt supported, and coworkers became lifelong friends. Thank you for giving so much of yourselves every single day. I have been extremely fortunate to work alongside each of you, and I know you'll continue making a difference wherever life takes you.
While this week marks the end of Kindred Ties Therapy, it is not the end of the impact this community has made. The relationships built here, the lives touched, and the love shared will continue far beyond these walls.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing Kindred Ties Therapy to be part of your story. It has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life.
With endless gratitude,
💙 Chelsea
