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Meet the Founders.
Love & Care was born from a simple belief: healing happens best in a home, not a hallway. Our founders designed this residence to be a "dignified alternative" to institutional care—blending the professional safety net of a large facility with the warmth and privacy of a boutique guest house.
Samson founded Love & Care with a deep-seated commitment to patient-centered care and a vision for a more dignified recovery experience. With over a decade of leadership in high-level rehabilitation hospitals, Samson recognized that the path to regaining independence is most effective when clinical expertise is delivered within the comfort of a home, not a hallway.
Previously serving as a Senior Lead Therapy Assistant at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Samson led teams in executing complex therapeutic treatments and specialized mobility training. His extensive background as a Restorative Nursing Aide at Lifecare Hospital of Plano and Plano Specialty Hospital gave him a unique perspective on the intersection of nursing and therapy, specifically in managing activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintaining clinical safety while promoting resident independence.
At Love & Care, Samson ensures that our "safety net" is built on a foundation of professional excellence. He oversees our residential recovery programs, specializing in helping residents regain strength and mobility after surgery or hospitalization. By maintaining a high 1:4 staff-to-resident ratio, Samson ensures that the clinical sterilization, vital monitoring, and personalized exercise plans found in large hospitals are delivered with the quiet, personal touch of a boutique sanctuary.
Dr. Jodi Payson, PhD Co-Founder & Owner
Counseling begins with having the courage to take the first step toward change. Jodi's initial focus is to provide a safe, trusting environment to explore avenues of growth and development. Using a combination of techniques and activities, she strives to meet the individual needs of her clients. Jodi's experiences within the counseling field have allowed her to work in a variety of settings helping clients of diverse backgrounds, ages, and presenting concerns. She is currently accepting clients with presenting concerns related to trauma, abuse, self-esteem, motherhood, anxiety and medical concerns.
Jodi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. Jodi earned a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Oklahoma, her M.S. in Counseling at Southern Methodist University and Ph.D from Texas A&M University-Commerce in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is also an adjunct professor for The University of North Texas.
Additionally, she has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy and Humanistic Sandtray Therapy. Jodi spent several years working in non-profits agencies, psychiatric hospital settings and private practices before opening her own group practice. Jodi works with individuals ages 3 years old and above.
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