Katie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
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Let's Connect (507) 585-8292

Many of my clients describe feeling like they’re going through the motions of life, questioning who they truly are, or struggling to feel worthy of love and belonging. Some overextend for others or use substances to ease emotional pain. My role is to help you understand and transform those patterns with compassion and curiosity.
I believe most symptoms—like depression, anxiety, emptiness, or disconnection—are signals pointing toward unhealed wounds, often from earlier life experiences. Together, we’ll use those symptoms as guides, working to reach and heal the root causes rather than simply manage the surface.
The therapy I offer is deep and relational. Because trauma often happens in relationships, I believe healing also happens within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship. Clients who work with me are often ready to go beyond coping skills to do the transformational work that creates new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Therapy should be challenging—but also deeply healing. You deserve to be seen & supported. We’ll laugh at times, you’ll cry sometimes, and we’ll do meaningful work together. Even if you’ve had a bad experience in therapy before, I encourage you to reach out. I love this work, and I believe deeply in it. If you are ready, I would be honored to work with you.
Call or Email Katie Hughes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (507) 585-8292
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Katie Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (507) 585-8292
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 30044 Katie Hughes
- Attended Smith College, Masters in Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Katie Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (507) 585-8292
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Katie Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (507) 585-8292
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Katie Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (507) 585-8292
Location
Nearby Areas
Katie Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (507) 585-8292