by SamaraCare | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’re pleased to welcome Maddie McGarrah, Masters Level Clinician and Registered Play Therapist™, to SamaraCare! Maddie has more than eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She provides care for clients experiencing anxiety,...
by SamaraCare | Oct 14, 2026 | Personal Growth
Many of us are taught to be helpful, dependable, and available to others. While these qualities are valuable, we can sometimes forget that it is okay to say “no” — even when we are not overwhelmed. Sometimes we say “yes” because we genuinely want to. Other times, we...
by SamaraCare | Oct 14, 2026 | Personal Growth
Standing up for yourself is not about being confrontational or seeking control—it’s about recognizing that your needs, values, and boundaries deserve to be respected. Yet many people struggle speaking up out of fear of conflict, rejection, or disappointing...
by SamaraCare | Oct 6, 2026 | Anxiety and Stress, Personal Growth
What If Happiness Isn’t the Goal? We often think happiness is a feeling, but it can be something deeper: a sense of well-being, contentment, connection, and satisfaction with our lives. Yet happiness is fleeting. Feelings come and go, and even a fulfilling life...
by SamaraCare | Aug 26, 2026 | Anxiety and Stress, Mental Health
Regret is one of the most complex emotions. It asks us to look backward through the lens of what we know now. It may stem from something we said, a decision we made, an opportunity we didn’t take, or a relationship we wish we had handled differently. While...
