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.

A teenager in a hoodie having a therapy session with a female therapist on a sofa.
Difference Between OCD & Anxiety
Two of the most commonly confused disorders are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). One of the main reasons why is because they have symptoms that overlap which...
A compassionate father consoles his upset teenage son on a bed indoors.
Teens of Divorce: How to Help Your Teen
Divorce happens…  Sometimes children expect it, sometimes they do not.  Regardless, it is a huge adjustment.  Everything a child has known within their immediate family is now changing.  And although the...
A group of diverse teenagers sitting in a library, showcasing youth diversity and style.
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...
Young woman feeling stressed while studying at home with a laptop and coffee cup.
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,...
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