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Cathryn Ahanonu, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationWyoming
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cathryn

Cathryn Ahanonu is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wyoming with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of well-established methods to help clients address depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and challenges tied to life transitions. Her background includes work on post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, guilt and shame, and issues commonly seen in young adults.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a non-stigmatizing approach to care. Cathryn emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, tailoring conversations and interventions to the person in front of her rather than applying labels.

She uses practical therapies such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and trauma-informed strategies to help clients build coping skills and move toward clearer goals. Clients working with Cathryn can expect a supportive environment where emotions and experiences are explored without judgment.

She frames progress as a partnership and focuses on meeting each individual’s needs while offering guidance drawn from decades of clinical practice.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, honoring each person’s perspective, and building a collaborative relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people who want a respectful, strengths-based space to sort through emotions and life decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic patterns. CBT is often used to develop skills for coping with stress, improving mood, and managing ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be a collaborative effort. Cathryn works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjusts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility around work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats allow clients to engage in regular sessions and between-session support in ways that fit their schedules, making it easier to maintain momentum and access care from Wyoming or abroad.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cathryn address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include family problems, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, SAD, self-harm, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm, interactive, and non-stigmatizing, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. Cathryn tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person and combines client-centered work with practical therapeutic techniques.
What is her professional background?
Cathryn brings 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges. Her work has included treatment for trauma-related and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential WY LCSW LCSW-708 and practices in Wyoming.
Does she provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Family problemsGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Wyoming

Languages

English