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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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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The Emotional Cost of Masking Anxiety in Daily Life
Many people living with anxiety become experts at hiding it. They show up to work, attend social events, and carry out daily responsibilities while quietly struggling inside. Masking anxiety allows someone...
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Harm OCD: Why Violent Thoughts Don't Make You Dangerous
Many people feel frightened the first time they experience violent or disturbing thoughts. Thoughts about harming someone, losing control, or doing something terrible can make someone question their character...
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