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, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, self-esteem challenges, and difficulties developing effective coping skills.
Her client-centered, holistic approach considers the different facets of each client’s life while providing a safe and empathetic environment. As a Registered Play Therapist™, Maddie has experience in helping young children express themselves through play, meeting them in a language that feels natural and accessible. Maddie earned both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Professional Counseling from the University of Georgia.
She offers:
- in-person counseling in Evanston and Winnetka
- telehealth appointments, and
- accepts Aetna PPO and BCBS PPO insurance.
We’re excited to have Maddie join our team and look forward to the experience, compassion, and supportive care she brings to her clients and community.





