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... read more →

March 20, 2024 Naperville, IL: Effective May 1, 2024, SamaraCare, a non-profit mental health organization, will join forces with Summit Clinical Services (“Summit”), a mental health practice based in Wheaton,... read more →

This fall, Kate Philben celebrated her 35th anniversary as a clinical psychologist on SamaraCare’s (formerly Samaritan) team. Throughout her career, Kate remained committed to SamaraCare's mission to help others improve... read more →

By Mike Bradburn, Executive Director  A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on how to upgrade and... read more →

By Scott Mitchell, President and CEO   A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on how to upgrade... read more →

Just about everyone experiences anxiety at some point or another. In fact, most of us experience it many times, during our life. While anxiety is a natural response to stressors,... read more →

SamaraCare welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board are Zachary Larson, Wally Pacheco, and Rick Ochenkowski. “We are excited to welcome Zac, Wally, and Rick... read more →

What better to think about during Valentine’s week than getting closer to your partner by improving your connection? Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and for couples, effective... read more →

“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, rather we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Teilhard de Chardin When we hold this belief that we are... read more →

Stress is a universal human experience. It affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, or background. Many people seek therapy at SamaraCare with the hope of... read more →