Questions & Answers

• Samantha is allowing age 13+ by provider referral
• Samantha works with Adult clients 18+

• Starting June 2025 Samantha will be using a third-party billing service called “Tava Health” for clients using “Some but not all plans through : Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Sheild (of Massachusetts), ” to start assisting with restructuring the insurance panels she is in network with.
  
• Samantha has a platform to do her own billing with most major insurances, however some insurances have been known to be difficult in the past causing problems to the to the extent of Samantha preparing to remove contracts and no longer accepting referrals – Samantha will be utilizing Tava Health to assist with some of these insurances, as they will do the communication on behalf of both Samantha and the client at no extra cost to either side.

• We have no plans to start submitting claims / billing services / become in network- or – opt out of – Medicare at this time due to the platforms Samantha is connected to. Please check your insurance portals directory for an in network Medicare accepting provider.
• No longer innetwork with Blue Cross Blue Shield / Anthem Inurance
• Samantha is NOT in network with Common ground insurance- it is listed through an old employer that is behind on credentialing and common ground is aware and working to remove from their directory.
• Please go here for any other fee and payment related questions.

50-60 minutes is the most popular length of session; however, sessions can be accommodated at 30 or 45 minutes if necessary.

Please go here for any fee and payment related questions

Samantha no longer has a physical office due to high demand for virtual services.

Telephone sessions are a last resort option due to safety of the client; Samantha prefers to be able to see the client virtually or in person to help with being present and in the moment, recognizing nonverbal body behavior while reflecting on situations that may cause discomfort. Samantha will ask that session is rescheduled if running late and calling while driving as this can prevent a safety concern that liability insurance on either end would not cover in the event the client is involved in an accident during session.

• Adult Clients age 21+
• Serves Children ages 10+, Adolescents
• Individual sessions- However family members may be invited into the session if necessary alongside treatment.
• Common Concerns (not a complete list – click here for more information) – Please note Samantha is a general service provider, if you have significant trauma or mental health concerns a referral to a specialist may be more appropriate.
  • Emotional Irregularities
  • Depression
  • Anxiety/ Stress Related
  • Trauma informed
  • LGBTQ+IA accepting
  • Self esteem
  • body positive
  • young adult phase of life concerns
  • Physical Illness or Chronic Pain
  • Foster care and Adoption
  • Seperation
  • PTSD

Art Therapy, Narrative Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Use of Play in Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Family Systems

At this time Samantha does not have other specialties but can refer you as necessary to other providers. Samantha is considered a general counselor in an outpatient setting at this time. If at any time a client becomes a higher risk, with safety concerns and higher level of care or specialist referral is required, this will be discussed during or between treatment sessions if necessary.

Homework is agreed upon on a case-by-case basis, like with different learning styles, some people prefer worksheets and others prefer to talk out case by case examples. Often times feedback is given that structured assignments add stress due to the busyness of everyday lives and the inability to squeeze in what little time is available after working hours, so if desired will be upon request and we will do our best to make it as easily achievable in the time the client has available.

Therapy: When the past is preventing your future to some extent, and you need a safe place to process situations or help processing the present day with intense feelings.

Coaching: Not everyone needs therapy, some need: Accountability Partner, Cheerleader, and or step by step help finding the way to achieve their goals! There may be some emotion-but not to the extent therapy is required to move forward. At This time workshops are available for Wisconsin residents, individual coaching packages are not available. If you are out of state, feel free to reach out regarding virtual group individual packages.

• Samanthas services continue to evolve. Check here for more information on how creative coaching can benefit you!
• Why is Coaching listed Separately? – Samantha has been informed through her liability insurance that the services while similar and under her scope of expertise, they are still different enough for safety reasons that they need to have different discussions to make sure the service is correct for the individual. Paperwork, policies and documents will reflect these differences to ensure the client is aware which service they are signing up for and can be referred out to the proper service if necessary. Clients cannot be both therapy and coaching clients at the same time, even if coaching skills or therapy skills are implemented at the appropriate time in one’s sessions, they are utilizing the coaching service over all or the therapy service.
• Samantha has been an Independent Certified Optavia Health Coach in the past, if you would be interested in services please let samantha know and she can renew her certification- you can find more information here about the weight loss program. Optavia is a nutrition based weight loss program that has coaching, education, reflection and food package involved, and now includes “active!” portion. Samantha encourages you to discuss this or any weight loss program with your doctor or contact the programs support for any questions or concerns regarding specifics of the meal plan before starting.
• Samantha is in process of being certified to provide bariatric surgery assessments, please check back later.
• Paint Party Events, Intuitive Art Workshops – Check here for more information! Events can be held for fun, birthdays, ladies’ night, fundraisers, corporate events and much more! Samantha does not have a physical location at this time, but can bring the event to you, events can be hosted in any location including restaurants, bars, corporate offices or even your own home! More information coming soon- preregistration required to attend. Samantha has worked with NAMI in the past to provide creative womens wellness nights, check back later for 2026 dates!

• “Peace in Colorful Dynamics” is a Mental Health Clinic with a specialization in Art Therapy. The clinic is owned and operated by Samantha Hanson a clinically trained Licensed Professional Counselor, and registered Art Therapist , and provides Virtual Video therapy for the state of Wisconsin.
• Here you have the option of Traditional Counseling and or a combined treatment of both Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy to give you an opportunity to add to your knowledge base and assist you in your journey to improved quality of life. Through assessment and analysis, each individualized treatment plan will be as unique as you are with a combined approach of artistic media and counseling. The art is not a requirement, only an opportunity.
• Please keep in mind, It took time for the anxiety to build; it will take time for the anxiety to decrease. Be it talking or creating, together we will find a way to help you live the life you deserve. Whether in person or through virtual counseling, we can both engage in creating during the appointment. All supplies will be provided for in-person workshops, for virtual treatment if choosing to do creative route samantha can provide a list of encouraged supplies and budget friendly options to assist with growing your creative toolbox.
• In the event of your concerns requiring specialized training such as severe anxiety, severe depression, autism, adhd, or another area of concern that Samantha may not have enough training to support, Samantha will assist you in finding a referral.  Samantha has a strong knowledge base however is a general counselor with outpatient status, “informed” care is a good start, however some complex cases require more.

Please Note: Art Therapy may look different with Telehealth services.

Traditionally, Art Therapy is an expressive form of “talk therapy”. If you have difficulty finding the words when it comes to daily stress or anxiety, using the senses and sensory output (being creative or hands on with the materials) can be helpful in identifying and expressing your needs. In creating and discussing through art, it may be less stressful to recall memories or events alone. The act of creating can be mindful, meditative and relaxing from using repetitive movements. Art Therapy can also be used as a method of distraction from stress.

• Samantha provides clinical and non-clinical services, outside of therapy Samantha is an artist herself, and has started providing intuitive art workshops, and wellness events – check here for more info: paint!
• Walk and Talk – unfortunately individual sessions are no longer an option due to the full caseload at this time. – Please keep confidentiality in mind – Please know Samantha follows rules guided by her code of ethics that unless you acknowledge her first, she will not acknowledge knowing you prior to attending the group or state any knowledge of you being a client. – these and art workshops are not considered therapy groups. Confidentiality in public will be brought up in session to local clients at the beginning of treatment in the event some may or may not be comfortable seeing their provider in public.