Intake is closed at this time. If you are a current or past returning client please message Samantha for more information through the contact form below, or samanthahanson@peaceincolor.org

Located on these Mental Health Directories :

• Psychology Today
• Therapy Den
• In network- insurances member portals: UHC,UMR,Medicaid, go here for more information.

All Sessions Offered Virtually

Please keep in mind this may change with state and health department regulations.

We encourage the following rules if coming to an in person workshop:

• Avoid bringing anyone not directly affecting our time together (siblings/family/friends) to wait for you in the common area(s). If they need to come along, please limit their time in the common areas, or encourage them to hang out in the car.
• Please arrive at, or slightly before, your session time. 
• Please practice hygiene as suggested by the governing bodies. Wash your hands (20 seconds or longer (hint sing the ABC’s 2x) and use sanitizer when/where available.
• Stay Home If You or Anyone in Your Household Are Sick! – please contact Samantha prior to arriving session if you are experiencing ill symptoms to determine switching to virtual or rescheduling appointment.
• We can schedule via video if you’re sick or someone at your home is sick – just need a high-speed internet connection (home Wi-Fi or 4G or better cellular signal)

Regarding regular therapy services i always encourage you to please reach out to your insurance company and inquire if telehealth/video counseling is covered by your insurance plan. Here is a sample of how to ask:

• Hello [insert insurance company] agency worker, my name is [state your name]. I am currently engaging in counseling services in the state of Wisconsin and would like to verify that my plan allows telehealth or video counseling. The billing codes 90834 or 90837 will be used – and my therapist has set up a secure video platform to see me. If they confirm that they allow this type of session, please ask for what is called a “Modifier” – usually a 2-digit code like: GT or 96. As we move forward this platform (video counseling) is available to nearly everyone who is working with me, and I am confident that it is only temporary, although it can be a valuable tool for us to connect we work through your unique struggles. If you have questions, please make sure to reach out and ask via email

Individual Psychotherapy and Counseling Sessions:

Individual counseling sessions are available for adults 18+. While I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I also offer a combined approach utilizing my specialty of Art Therapy (A form of DBT) techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Each treatment plan is unique to the individual, we will discuss what you are looking for and what will help you be comfortable talking (or creating) in session. Art experience not needed prior to attending, and materials provided in session at no extra cost.

• Individual 1 on 1 Sessions
• New Group Workshop / Peer Support Sessions available – scroll below for more detailed information.
  • – Supplies included for In person , Virtual will be provided with a suggested supplies list,At this time any workshops would be mobile- Samantha can bring the event to your preferred location pending distance from Appleton Wisconsin

Telehealth

Video sessions are the primary option with this clinic due to high need of virtual requests statewide. Physical offices have been closed

Individual In-Person Sessions

Peer Support Group Workshop

Samantha will be offering Art Therapy workshop- Peer support groups!

• Creative Coaching- 2 hour intuitive Art workshops events may be brought to your disired location, contact us for more information, occasionally Samantha connects with local community programs to provide workshops in the Appleton area.
• Virtual Workshop – join virtually and receive a suggested supplies list. No dates at this time.
• Pre-registration required
• if you have 5 people who are interested, feel free to reach out for a privately scheduled workshop. and ask about our mobile options.

Images below from the past two private workshops, workshops included warm up activities, bilateral stimulation, mixed media and creative directives. – September 26-2024, October 26-2024

Life Coaching Services:

Samantha Hanson is now a certified Clini-Coach! Clinician-Coach, for those who may not need clinical assistance with concerns, but still need guidance in moving forward from a professional trained to handle stress as it comes up. Click here for more info!

• Package of individual sessions – Can be flexible as to meeting in the office, at your favorite coffee shop or virtually! – NON Wisconsin residents only
  • – upon request only, consultation required
• Creative coaching with private intensive workshops – No dates at this time
  • – upon request only, consultation required

Types of payment for coaching services?

• Insurance not accepted
• Cash, Square and Stripe for credit/debit cards accepted

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.

Click the link below to see my brochure on coaching services:

Upcoming workshops!

Private Workshops

• Mobile and can come to you! pending distance from Appleton, Wisconsin.

• preregistration required

Past Events

NAMI – wellness events , 2025- womens wellness nights , paper making and open studio! photos to come

March 29th-2025- Canceled due to impending ice storm – Attendees have been notified

• go here to schedule your future Saturday workshop with our new peer support group!

– June 22-23 2024 – Canceled due to no Attendance