About Us

At SamaraCare, we provide professional mental health counseling and psychological assessments and testing for adults, children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds and varied financial means. We are unique in providing the option of faith-based counseling to those individuals seeking this approach.

We do not promote or proselytize any religion.  Instead, we respect all faith perspectives or no faith at all, and help our clients engage their faith as they see fit as part of the overall healing process. Many of our therapists have formal training in integrating spirituality into counseling when working with religiously divergent clients. Research has shown that spirituality can be an invaluable factor in the process of instilling and facilitating positive coping, psychological well-being and resilience in religious clients.

History

We are a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization that was founded in 1971 when three local churches came together to create a counseling organization that would address the mental health needs of the community—regardless of a person’s race, religion, gender or socioeconomic status. Since our early days, we have grown and thrived thanks to generous financial support and an exceptional staff. The support has come from other area churches, service clubs, corporations, foundations and hundreds of individuals. Our staff of highly-trained and dedicated counselors have built our reputation of trusted and effective care.

What’s a Samara?

A samara is a seed that has a wing, enabling it fly to fertile ground where it can grow and flourish. Samara also has origins in Hebrew and means: protected by God. Both definitions suited us perfectly because they tie-in to the relationships and aspirations we have with our clients and partners, and because it relates beautifully to our founding churches.

The ‘Care’ part of our name was simple: we care about you, and for you, and are committed to doing everything in our power to give you our very best.

Vision

Nothing stands in the way of people getting the help they need to flourish.

Mission

SamaraCare helps people achieve their greatest potential by being compassionate and spirit-led counselors, consultants and advocates.

As counselors, we treat children, teens and adults who are facing some of life’s more serious challenges. As consultants, we work with organizations to help them best serve their members and the community. As unstoppable advocates, we teach how good mental and organizational health allows individuals, communities and societies to function at their very best.

Join Us

Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or someone you love, plan to attend one of our events or wish to change someone’s life by making a donation, welcome to SamaraCare.