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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Depression: Finding the Light
Depression comes in many forms and there are many different levels of depression. To start, I will explain the most common forms of depression to help you get a better understanding. Adjustment Disorder,...
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Teenagers: Coping with Anxiety
More and more often, both as a licensed clinician and as a high school counselor, I see so many teenagers plagued with anxiety. Since I started counseling over 10 years ago, I feel that the numbers of...
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Grieving During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us and they are known to be some of the most joyous times of the year, but not for everyone. Individuals who are grieving may find the holidays to bring sadness to them because they...
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How To Help Your Teen With Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder affects many of our young adolescents and teenagers. Often times you will notice that your teen is very nervous about a presentation they have to do in class or reluctant to ask...
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