Welcome to My Blog

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

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Beyond the Stereotypes: Understanding OCD Symptoms and the Internal Cycle
In conversations Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is frequently reduced to a quirky personality trait. We often hear people say, “I’m so OCD about my desk,” or see television characters...
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The "What-If" Trap: How to Break the Cycle of Anticipatory Anxiety
Have you ever found yourself laying in bed at night, completely exhausted, yet your mind is running a million miles an hour rehearsing a conversation that hasn’t happened yet? Or maybe you have an upcoming...
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Normal Teen Drama or Something Deeper? A Parent’s Guide to Teen Anxiety
As a parent, watching your child navigate the teenage years can feel like trying to decode a completely foreign language. One day they are talking your ear off; the next, they are slamming their bedroom...
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Holding Your Breath: Navigating the Invisible Weight of Breast Cancer and Anxiety
The day you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, the world doesn’t just slow down… It feels like it completely shatters. Suddenly, your calendar is replaced with doctor appointments, medical terms you never...
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