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Turning Awareness Into Action: Advancing Mental Health Together
By Anne Patterson, LCPC, Art Therapist Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a moment on the calendar—it’s a movement. It’s a time to amplify…
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How to Love Valentine’s Day
Forty-nine percent of Americans are planning to do nothing for Valentine’s Day in 2024. In fact, as a population our love for Valentine’s Day is statistically…
What Is Psychiatric Care: An In-Depth Overview on Treatment
Find answers to what is psychiatric care, including treatment options for mental disorders, therapy methods, and the overall healing process!
How to Recharge Your Mental Health in 2025
By Stacey Schulte, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Currently Accepting New Clients Both in-person and via telehealth Taking charge of your mental…
Making the Holidays Special
By Jeffrey L. Santee, PhD, DCEP What Would Make Your Holidays Special This Year? To answer this question, you could reflect on particularly memorable holidays…
The Value of Nature
By Holly Cañas, L.C.S.W Seasons in Illinois are distinct and each offers something new. They can significantly impact our mood and ability to cope and care…
Positive Parenting Coaching Course
Is this your family? Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s misbehavior? Is there an increase in yelling, anger and tears at home? Wanting to find support…
The Holidays are Coming to Town!
By Dr. Jabeen Ali, M.D. As Winter Break approaches, many families may be looking forward to the break while working hard at the task at hand and experiencing…
Why SamaraCare’s Psychiatry Team is Different
SamaraCare has a team of seven highly experienced board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists as well as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with…
Practice Gratitude This Winter
By Dr. Jennifer Parks, November is one of my favorite fall months because it’s National Gratitude Month! Each year the month of November is dedicated to…
Turning Awareness Into Action: Advancing Mental Health Together
By Anne Patterson, LCPC, Art Therapist Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a moment on the calendar—it’s a movement. It’s a time to amplify…
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…
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…
How to Choose the Right Counselor in Naperville, Wheaton, or Lisle
Find the right counselor in Naperville, Wheaton, or Lisle, IL. Get mental health services & therapy. Browse options for counseling today at SamaraCare.
Psychiatric Evaluation Naperville: Mental Health at SamaraCare
Residents of Lisle & Naperville in need of a Psychiatric Evaluation. Wondering if you need to see a psychiatrist? Learn the signs and get info at SamaraCare.