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When “What If” Takes Over
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...
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Is There A Price to Always Being Right?
Most of us like to believe we are right — and sometimes we are. But why does being right matter so much? From a mental health perspective, the need to be...
Medication Management for Mood Disorders in Naperville: What Patients Should Ask
Naperville, IL patients: optimize mood disorder care. Learn what to ask about medication management and psychiatric services at our mental health clinic.
How to Find the Right Psychiatrist in Naperville for Your Mental Health Needs
Find the best psychiatrist in Naperville, IL, for your mental health. Explore psychiatry services and psychiatric care to find the right fit today.
SamaraCare Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month – Support Early Intervention! April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and support children with...
Easter – When New Life Can Take Root
By Anne Patterson, LCPC, Art Therapist Recently, I noticed the prairie near Springbrook in Naperville was darkened by a prescribed burn. At first glance, the...
Believing You Can!
With celebrating St. Patrick's Day this month, I'd like to highlight a story that carries some important mental health lessons from an Irish American author....
Sacrifice, the Strength in Letting Go
Sacrifice Can Strengthen Mental Health In our culture, the idea of sacrifice can feel outdated or even unhealthy. Yet psychological research and long-standing...
The Quiet Power of Accountability
Accountability is often framed as a tool for discipline or productivity, but its impact runs far deeper. When practiced in a healthy way, accountability can...
A New Year with Temperance & Mental Health
Temperance is the practice of self-regulation and moderation: ordering desires, emotions, and behaviors in ways that support balance, sustainability, and...
When “What If” Takes Over
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...
After the Sting, When Words Linger
Few things can affect our emotional well-being as quickly as negative feedback. Whether it comes from a supervisor, colleague, family member, or friend,...
The House Gets Quiet: The Emotional Side of Back to School
Each fall, families celebrate new beginnings as children head back to school or leave for college. It's a season filled with anticipation, fresh...
Is Your Routine Helping or Holding You Back?
Here's something you might not expect, doing the same things every day isn't always what's best for your mental health. Healthy routines provide structure and...
Back to School: More Than a New Backpack
Every August backpacks are packed, calendars fill, and alarm clocks replace lazy summer mornings. It's a season of fresh starts and new opportunities. Yet...
The Lasting Impact of our Imagine Stronger Breakfast Benefit
The generosity shared at this year's Imagine Stronger Breakfast Benefit is already creating opportunities for lasting change! Every gift helps remove the...
The Power of Knowing When Not to Speak
We all have opinions to share which can be valuable in the right moment. But wisdom lies in knowing when our perspective will help—and when someone simply...
Naperville Psychiatry & Therapy Clinic | Depression Therapy
SamaraCare offers psychiatry & therapy in Naperville along with mental health services. Find expert depression treatment in-person or via telehealth care.
Marriage Counseling in Naperville and Wheaton: Rebuilding Connection
Rebuild connections with expert marriage counseling in Naperville. Our therapists offer couples therapy and counseling to strengthen your relationship.