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Alicia Hans, LCSW, LLC
Alicia Hans, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and private practice owner, specializing in pediatric mental health in Fond du Lac County, WI.
Alicia has extensive professional training and experience in the treatment of mental health disorders, particularly those common for children, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and PTSD.
Alicia is qualified to provide a variety of services based on patient needs, including individual therapy for children and adults, school-based mental health services, family-focused services, parent support/coaching, and also offers community-based services such as workplace mental health training and consultation.
Due to an overwhelming demand for mental health services and my commitment to providing thorough and personalized care to each patient, I currently have a wait list of 8-12 weeks for new patients. Understandably, this is a distressing obstacle to receiving care for your immediate needs. Please know I am dedicated to accommodating every patient as promptly as possible while maintaining the highest standard of care for current patients.
Thank you for considering my services for your mental health care needs.
“Naturally charismatic and intuitive, Alicia has been successful in creating a welcoming, healing space for children and families.”
— Personal Source
After ten years of clinical experience and training, Alicia Hans became a small business owner and established her private practice in February 2022.
She is a dynamic, authentic mental health clinician, and creatively embraces a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered approach, using a combination of evidence-based therapeutic treatment modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), interactive play therapy, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), family systems theory, supportive counseling, parent coaching, psychoeducation, and is LGBTQI+ affirming.
Services
Office appointments are available for daytime and evening hours Monday - Thursday.
Treatment services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, taking into consideration their age, developmental stage, cultural values, and individual circumstances.
For Children + Adolescents
A Mental Health Clinician specializing in pediatric mental health, Ms. Alicia implements a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and creative stylistic approaches to assess symptoms and behaviors, identify treatment needs, and create a safe and supportive space to establish trust and rapport and engage children in interactions focused on achieving progress towards goals.
Through a combination of interactive play therapy, talk therapy, creative play, and other evidence-based treatment modalities, child patients are provided with a safe and supportive space to express their thoughts and feelings, learn coping skills, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
Especially when treating younger patients (under 12 years), Ms. Alicia embraces a collaborative approach and works closely with parents and caregivers to involve them in the therapeutic process and provide guidance on how to best support their child's mental health outside of therapy sessions. Collaborating with teachers, pediatricians, and other professionals involved in the child's life is also crucial in ensuring comprehensive care and positive outcomes and may be a part of your child's treatment plan.
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Adolescent patients 14+ must consent to and be willing participants in their treatment services.
In-person sessions are required for child and adolescent patients. Telehealth sessions via video may be offered exceptionally for reasons related to illness or weather, though are discretionary and offered only after treatment services have been established. Parent-only initial sessions may be permitted via Telehealth, though special circumstances must be approved with clinician.
Consent for treatment by parent or legal guardian is required for child and adolescent patients. Parent or guardian participation will be required for diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning and reviews, and through the duration of treatment, as appropriate based on age and recommendation by provider. Also required for school-based services.
School-Based Services are offered in partnership with the “Fondy Cares program at the Fond du Lac School District and the ROOTS program through the Oakfield School District.
For Others
While specializing in pediatric mental health, Alicia also provides services to adult patients who are seeking services related to women’s issues and parent coaching.
Alicia is a preferred provider for Mom’s Mental Health Initiative (MMHI), with a special interest in treating issues associated with perinatal, pregnancy, and postpartum distress and challenges in parenting.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Wisconsin provides resources, education and support for youth, individuals, and family members free of cost to the public. Visit the Resources page on the NAMI WI website for additional information and support.
NAMI Being Together is a program directory of online support groups, offered regularly to the public at no cost.