At Least Let Me Know Your Name

"Kiara Smiths!"

"Yep, that's me," Kiara affirmed, offering a small smile as she nodded towards the medical assistant who had called out to her.

"Your session is next, feel free to come on in," the medical assistant informed her with a warm smile.

"Great, thanks," Kiara responded, her fingers tightening around the strap of her handbag subconsciously tightening as she prepared to enter the consultation room.

"Here goes nothing," she muttered under her breath, mustering up the courage to face whatever awaited her inside.

As Kiara stepped into Dr. Juniper's office, she couldn't help but feel a wave of nervous anticipation wash over her.

The room was warm and inviting, with soft lighting casting a gentle glow across the space. Dr. Juniper, a tall, reassuring figure with kind eyes and a welcoming smile, greeted her with a firm handshake and a comforting tone.