About Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes
Focus areas
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes
Katherine "Kati" Buckwalter-Hughes, LCSW, is a therapist at Relief Mental Health in West Allis, Wisconsin, providing therapy for preteens, teens, adults, and elders. She specializes in trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence (including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD), and grief. With 13 years of experience, Kati brings a strengths-based, person-centered approach to her work. Kati has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence, as well as patients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She believes people can grow and change at any stage of life, and that meaningful progress comes with time, effort, and self-compassion. Her style is gentle yet grounded: warm and supportive, with appropriate boundaries. She works to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel free to open up. In sessions, Kati integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic interventions, and play therapy, and is currently developing her practice in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Kati is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and enjoys working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults. She provides affirming, culturally sensitive care for transgender patients, patients of color, single mothers, and people living with immune-related conditions. Kati's background includes six years providing behavioral treatment to children on the autism spectrum, three years as an initial assessment specialist with Milwaukee Child Protective Services, and five years in outpatient private practice, giving her deep familiarity with both the child welfare and court systems. She earned her Master of Social Work with a specialty in Behavioral Health from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and her Bachelor of Letters and Sciences in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If we do not receive your insurance information at least 24 hours prior to your appointment, we will collect a $100.00 deposit at the time of service and verify benefits after your appointment has taken place. This deposit will be applied towards any out-of-pocket costs for services, including copays, coinsurances, deductibles, or the full cash rate if we are out-of-network or unable to verify your insurance benefits. Once benefits are verified, any outstanding balance will be charged to the credit card on file and any overpayment can be refunded or applied to future visits. Our providers’ profiles list which insurances they accept, but patients are still encouraged to contact their insurance company for specific coverage details. Most of our providers are in-network with a variety of commercial PPO policies and Medicare, but are out-of-network with commercial HMO policies, Medicaid and other government-funded health insurance providers.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Relief Mental Health is an outpatient provider of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychedelic therapy (SPRAVATO® and IV Ketamine), psychiatric medication management, and talk therapy for the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and other mental health diagnoses. While our expertise is broad, there are certain mental health conditions and diagnoses that fall outside our scope of practice. Your initial appointment will be considered an intake appointment and will not guarantee a continued patient-provider relationship.
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More information on payments and coverage
If we do not receive your insurance information at least 24 hours prior to your appointment, we will collect a $100.00 deposit at the time of service and verify benefits after your appointment has taken place. This deposit will be applied towards any out-of-pocket costs for services, including copays, coinsurances, deductibles, or the full cash rate if we are out-of-network or unable to verify your insurance benefits. Once benefits are verified, any outstanding balance will be charged to the credit card on file and any overpayment can be refunded or applied to future visits. Our providers’ profiles list which insurances they accept, but patients are still encouraged to contact their insurance company for specific coverage details. Most of our providers are in-network with a variety of commercial PPO policies and Medicare, but are out-of-network with commercial HMO policies, Medicaid and other government-funded health insurance providers.
Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Intellectual Disability
Peer Relationship Struggles
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Intellectual Disability
Peer Relationship Struggles
Office location
Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Master's in Social Work
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1821550393
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Where is Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes's office located?
Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes has 2 office locations in West Allis, view full addresses on Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes?
Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes on their profile.
What languages does Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes speak?
Katherine Buckwalter-Hughes speaks English.