Wausau Clinic - Children's Wisconsin

About Wausau Clinic - Children's Wisconsin

Children and adolescents facing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties can receive help through individual and family counseling. The program supports not only young clients, but also their parents and guardians, so the entire family can move toward healthier, more supportive relationships. Licensed specialists offer a calm and friendly environment where children feel heard, and caregivers learn practical strategies to encourage improvement at home and in everyday life. Counseling is aimed at developing coping and communication skills, helping kids better handle stress, work through problems, and express themselves more effectively. Using trauma-informed, research-backed approaches, therapists create tailored treatment plans that consider each child’s abilities and challenges. The process remains hands-on and oriented toward clear goals, with families actively involved in reinforcing positive changes in school, at home, and within the community. Meetings are organized around the child’s needs and can include conversation, play-based activities, or structured exercises that make it easier to identify thoughts and feelings. Early sessions help establish safety and trust, while subsequent meetings concentrate on using new skills and progressing toward specific treatment objectives. Throughout the work, families remain engaged, collaborating with the therapist to promote long-term results and help children become more confident and resilient.

Paying for treatment at Wausau Clinic - Children's Wisconsin

Wausau Clinic - Children's Wisconsin did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Wisconsin Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.

Distance to specialized care from Wausau

Measured from the population center of Marathon County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

• Nearest medical detox: Rothschild, about 4.8 miles
• Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Wausau, about 5.2 miles (2 within 25 miles)
• Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Rothschild, about 4.8 miles (3 within 25 miles)

See the Marathon County treatment map, methadone clinics near Marathon County and Suboxone doctors near Marathon County.

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