When Purpose Calls: A Career Change Rooted in Connection

When Purpose Calls: A Career Change Rooted in Connection06/29/2026 11:03:54 AMHannah Van Sickle group of people in front of a sign

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Few folks understand the power of a well-timed pivot quite like Nicola Hassapis, MA. After building a successful career in communications and content creation, the 2026 graduate of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program charted a new course—one focused on helping others navigate their own stories and the challenges within. As to the catalyst? A recurring Thursday evening shift with The Trevor Project that entailed providing direct support to LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis.

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