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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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Book Recommendations
Here’s a list of general and parenting books as recommended by our experienced clinical staff. General Books I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming…
It’s Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week!
Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week (10/20 – 10/26/24) is an annual observance in October aimed at raising awareness about disabilities that…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Optimism
By Bonnie Knox, LCPC, CADC A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationship with Your Teenager
By Kary Pekarek, LCSW A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Self-Esteem
By Dr. Cynthia Penne, Psy.D., LCP A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationship with Communication
By Rae Nevling, LCPC A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on how to…
Mean Girls on the Rise – A Parents’ Guide
We’ve all heard about “mean girls.” There has made movies about them! The incidence of female aggression by young females is on the rise. Here, we’ll focus on…
Why Teletherapy Works!
In today’s fast-paced world, people have come to expect quick access to most things by using technology. This even applies to what was historically an…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Couplehood/Marriage
By Rev. Dr. Penny L. Taylor, MDiv, MSW, PhD, LCSW & Rev. Dr. William G. Ressl, MDiv, MSW, PhD, LCSW A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert…
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.