Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South

Samaritan Counseling Center is now offering psycho-educational assessment for children in the age range of 6-16 years. This type of assessment can be helpful when children are struggling in school and experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties. Such testing can help parents understand what factors might be interfering with their child’s academic achievement and what strategies or steps they can take to help improve their child’s performance.

An assessment will examine a child’s general intellectual abilities, attention, memory, and learning capacities, as well as their behavioral and emotional functioning. This information can be used to identify specific learning disabilities or other cognitive or behavioral problems that are interfering with a child’s success in school or social life. Specific recommendations can then be provided for how to best address these issues.

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Psychoeducational Assessments for Children, Age 6-16 – Samaritan Counseling Samaritan Counseling Center is now offering psycho-educational assessment for children in the age range of 6-16 years. This type of assessment can be helpful when children are struggling in school and experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties. Such testing can help parents understand what fac...

Samaritan is thrilled to welcome Isabel Duarte to our therapy team!

Isabel Duarte, LMSW, is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker who earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Memphis School of Social Work in 2021. She has experience working in community mental health settings with individuals across diverse ages, socio-economic contexts, and cultural backgrounds. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Isabel provides culturally responsive, compassionate, and client-centered care, and is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered to build resilience and meaningful change.

To schedule an appointment with Isabel, call 901–729-3900, ext 1 or complete New Client Inquiry Form at www.samaritanmidsouth.org/new-client-info-form/

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Isabel Duarte, LMSW, es una Trabajadora Social con Maestría y licencia bilingüe que obtuvo su Maestría en Trabajo Social de la Escuela de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Memphis en 2021. Tiene experiencia trabajando en entornos de salud mental comunitaria con personas de diversas edades, contextos socioeconómicos y antecedentes culturales. Con dominio fluido del español y el inglés, Isabel ofrece una atención culturalmente sensible, compasiva y centrada en el cliente, y está comprometida a crear un espacio seguro y de apoyo donde los clientes se sientan escuchados y empoderados para desarrollar resiliencia y lograr cambios significativos.

Para solicitar información sobre consejería con Isabel, por favor complete el Formulario de Consulta para Nuevos Clientes a www.samaritanmidsouth.org/new-client-info-form/

Did you know we accept most major insurance plans, including TennCare? And we offer a sliding scale fee structure and a client assistance fund? That means we offset service costs for lower-paying clients and lower-reimbursing insurance payments. Curious about counseling costs for you or your family? Just give us a call, and we will talk you through in confidence. 901-729-3900 Ext 1

Tune in TONIGHT (Friday, January 16) at 7:30 PM on WKNO/Channel 10 to see Kristin Fox-Trautman's discussion with Jeremy Park of cityCURRENT Higginbotham Jeremy C. Park about Samaritan's work in the Mid-South. The show will re-air throughout the weekend, on WKNO/Channel 10, at 12:30a on January 17 and noon on Sunday, January 18. Aside from watching the show on television, you can also stream the show live on wkno.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtIVaIcK5qs

The Spark January 2026 - premieres Jan. 16 on WKNO The theme of The SPARK January 2026 is “Love and Breakthrough”. Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Kristin Fox-Trautman, Executive Director of Samaritan Counseli...

UPDATED PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBER 5 LUNCH & LEARN*

*Due to a death in his family, Dr. Christopher Davis will not be able to present as planned. We are keeping Dr. Davis and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

*Dr. Lucas Trautman, MD, MPH, has graciously stepped in and will serve as our esteemed speaker. Please learn about Dr. Trautman and his talk below. If you have not yet registered, please sign up today at samaritanmidsouth.org/our-events/ We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

Living Well for the Long Run

Living well is about more than adding years to life—it’s about adding life to our years. We’ll explore how to maintain physical strength, support brain health, and remain emotionally steady and connected throughout life’s changes. We’ll also touch on gentle ways to care for ourselves and one another during the holiday season, when emotions can feel more present.

Speaker: Dr. Lucas Trautman, MD, MPH

Dr. Lucas Trautman, M.D., M.P.H., is a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, and serves as Medical Director of Oxford Treatment Center, Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and Medical Director for Professional Care Services of West Tennessee. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed a Master of Public Health in International Health at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Trautman’s work has been featured in The Lancet, The Telegraph, BBC, The Washington Post, and VICE, and he is a regular contributor to Homeland magazine. He is known for developing trauma-informed, evidence-based systems of care that support recovery, resilience, and long-term health across the lifespan.

Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South is now accepting new clients--children (ages 4+), teens, adults, couples and families. Our trusted staff of therapists are committed to providing high-quality and affordable mental health care for all. Learn more about our staff & what insurance plans they accept at samaritanmidsouth.org/our-staff/

Collectively, we accept the following insurance plans: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCare (TennCare), Cigna/Evernorth, Cigna EAP, Curalinc EAP, Health Partners, Humana, Magellan, Magellan EAP, Optum, UBH, UnitedHealthCare, UHC Community Plan, and UMR.

We also offer a sliding scale fee program for people without insurance. Clients pay, based on household income, anywhere from $20 to $150 per session.

You can set up an appointment by calling 901-729-3900, Ext 1 OR by completing an online form at samaritanmidsouth.org/new-client-info-form/

If you or someone you know is in need of support at this time, do not hesitate to reach out.

Our Staff – Samaritan Counseling The staff of Samaritan Counseling Center represents a diverse group of trained mental health professionals. Our counselors work with individuals, couples, and families.

Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South is hiring a new part-time Intake Coordinator. This is a hybrid (in person & remote) opportunity with competitive pay and flexibility in schedule. Please spread the word. Thank you!

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.
For nearly 45 years, Samaritan has been providing high-quality, affordable counseling services for children (ages 4+), teens, adults, couples, and families. We have a talented team of therapists who meet each client where they are in their journey, accompanying them on their road to healing. And, we are actively accepting new clients at this time.

Learn about our amazing therapists at https://samaritanmidsouth.org/our-staff/

We make counseling accessible by accepting most major insurance plans and offering a sliding scale fee structure for those without insurance. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 901-729-3900, EXT 1. OR COMPLETE AN ONLINE INQUIRY FORM AT https://samaritanmidsouth.org/new-client-info-form/

New Client Inquiry Form – Samaritan Counseling If you are interested in receiving counseling services at Samaritan, you may call 901-729-3900 ext. 1 and leave a voicemail message for our Intake Coordinator who will call you back within 1-2 business days.

Don’t forget to register! Spots are filling up. Hope to see you on Wednesday!

https://samaritanmidsouth.org/our-events/