Samaritan Counseling Welcomes New Therapists

John Morgan, M.A., LPC, LMFT, is licensed as both a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist.  He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from McNeese State University, and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Morgan has over 12 years of experience in the mental health field and has an extensive background in both group and individual counseling.  He will be seeing clients at Samaritan’s main Lake Charles location.

James Bailey, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Psychology from McNeese State University.   He was also awarded Board Certification by the National Board for Certified Counselors.   Bailey has worked as a counselor for over 25 years, and has a wide range of experience in treating all types of psychological disorders for individuals and couples. 

Samaritan offers faith-based counseling on a sliding fee scale.  The Center is a United Way Agency and is supported financially by an interfaith group of partner churches in the Lake Area.  The main office is located at 833 Hodges St. in Lake Charles, with satellite offices at Christian World, also in Lake Charles, and at First Methodist Church of DeRidder.