Welcome to My Blog

All of the blogs posted here are written by Tara Amanna, M.Ed., LPC,.  All blogs are meant to be informative and represent issues and topics that I am most passionate about and treat.

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The "Just Right" Trap: How OCD Can Make You Feel Like Something is Always Off
We live in a world that often praises perfection. We’re told that being “particular” is a strength and that having high standards is the key to success. But for many of my clients, the drive...
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When "Doing Your Best" Feels Like It’s Never Enough
As a parent or a student, you know the feeling all too well. It’s the heavy silence that hangs in the car after a test grade comes back, or the late-night tears over a math assignment that seems impossible...
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OCD and Perfectionism: How ERP Therapy Can Help You Break the Cycle
If you struggle with OCD and perfectionism, you may feel like your mind is constantly demanding more from you. Things don’t just need to be done.  They need to be done perfectly. You might find yourself...
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How CBT and Exposure Therapy Can Help You Break Free from Social Anxiety
If you’re dealing with social anxiety, you probably already know how exhausting it can be.   You may find yourself overthinking conversations before they even happen to make sure everything sounds okay...
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