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Marriage Counseling in Naperville and Wheaton: Rebuilding Connection
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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 to…
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…
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…
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.
SamaraCare: Making the Difference for You and Your Family
What does it really mean to care for the whole person —mind, body, and spirit? In this powerful episode, host Ross Cochran sits down with Michael Bradburn,…
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…
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…