by Alissa Klugh, MS, LPC, CMHIMP

Everything is cool and calm until we are faced with uncertainty. Just a few weeks ago, we were safely and soundly going about our lives in our regular day-to-day routines. We openly went to restaurants, grabbed a coffee with a friend, and took our kids to school. We went to work. Would you have ever guessed that within such a short amount of time, we would be asked to stop our regularly-scheduled lives? 

Read more: When Panic Goes Global: Being Cool in the Face of Pandemonium

by Alissa Klugh

In working with hundreds (and now maybe thousands) of people, one of the biggest issues I work on is heartache and heartbreak. It doesn't matter the age, it doesn't matter the gender, it doesn't matter the sexuality - Even when someone comes into my office wanting to work on something else, we inevitably circle back to past relationships that were impactful.

Read more: The Head and Heart Conflict: Can You Relate?

In order for you to get to know our new therapist, Kirsten Hankinson, MSCP, LPC, NCC, we had her answer some questions for us. Read on to see what she has to say and if she would be a good match for you.

How would you describe your work in a six word sentence?

Building, Exploring, and expanding your abilities.

What makes you smile? Why?

I love seeing and hearing success stories or the “ah-ha! Moment” when the information or what were working on really clicks. It makes me feel like youre on the right road to be able to manage independently!

Read more: Connecting with Someone New: Kirsten Hankinson