I help you build better friendships and a more connected life.
Hi, I’m Kate.
My Belief
We are social animals — connection is a basic human need. Relationships are where we grow, heal, and come alive. I believe in the power of friendship, community, and meaningful connection to strengthen our well-being — as individuals and as a society.
Yes, they can be complex and sometimes challenging. But the good news is, connection is also something we can learn, practice, and nurture.
Even in a demanding and chaotic world, opportunities for real connection are everywhere. We just have to be open to it. With intention, we can choose friendships that feel nourishing, communities that lift us up, and rhythms that make belonging part of everyday life.
Who I am and Why I Can Help
My name is Kate Kinney. I’m a licensed therapist (LCSW), trauma-informed coach, and group facilitator with over a decade of experience supporting adults through anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, major life transitions, grief, and growth.
I’m also a parent, an introvert, a creative, a bit of a homebody, and, as you’ll read below, I’m somebody who’s had to learn how to move past hyper-independence and social anxiety to build meaningful and fulfilling adult friendships.
Why Social Fabric Collective?
I’m a sewist with a love for fabric and fibers — and I also value connection and community. The name is a little cute, a lot earnest. We need each other. Every connection we make strengthens the fabric we’re all part of.
My mission is simple: to help people live more connected lives and create strong friendships that feel meaningful, nourishing, and sustainable. For the sake of each of us — and all of us.
I call it a collective because the work of community and connection isn’t meant to be done alone. Right now, it’s just me planting seeds. Over time, my hope is to gather community-minded people and organizations so together we can offer something more robust and supportive — and let it become what it’s meant to be: a true collective.
Currently, I offer support through individual and group coaching (in Portland, Maine and online), and by creating thoughtful community events. Stay connected — sign up for my newsletter below to hear what’s next.
Why I Do This Work
I’ve lived it.
I’ve had long seasons where my life looked full, but I felt alone. I had plenty of people in my life, but lacked meaningful friendships. I told myself I was fine on my own, and I was, mostly. I’ve always been independent, and I enjoy my own company. But in reality, I was disconnected and lonely. My social muscles had atrophied, anxiety had crept in, and I knew something had to change.
A major life change forced me to be honest with myself and reassess my priorities. What I wanted — true friendship, community, to feel more alive and awake to my own life — became more important than fear or staying comfortable. I joined a group coaching program, committed to the process, and slowly began to rebuild. It wasn’t quick or linear, but it was transformative. And it was worth every awkward beginning.
Through that journey and through my years of therapeutic and coaching work, I’ve collected powerful tools, built a framework, and created a space for others to do the same.
We thrive in connection. It’s time to find your people.
Whether you’re starting over, navigating a big life shift, or simply craving deeper relationships, there’s a way forward.
Let’s work together to get you unstuck and build the connections you’ve been craving.
