Author name: Tara Amanna

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teens

How Therapy Can Help Academically Struggling Teens in High School

High school can be one of the most challenging and transformative times in a teenager’s life. Between increasing academic demands, social pressures, and the looming uncertainty of the future, it’s no surprise that many students find themselves struggling academically. Falling grades or difficulty keeping up with schoolwork often aren’t just about a lack of effort….  It can be something deeper…. It can be signs of an emotional, mental, or social struggle.  But I think if […]

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Panic Disorder

Understanding Panic Disorder and How Therapy Can Help

Have you ever felt like you were having a heart attack but you actually were not?   I cannot even begin to tell you how many clients that have gone to the ER thinking they were suffering from a heart attack, when it actually was a panic attack.  They happen suddenly and can be very scary, especially if it is your first one.  The symptoms can be described as overwhelming and can include your: heard racing,