Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Cathryn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wyoming
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cathryn
Cathryn Ahanonu is a licensed clinical social worker in Wyoming with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and substance concerns. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful.
She prefers short, direct conversations that get to what matters. Sessions center on the person in front of her and their real-life struggles. Cathryn avoids labeling and works to build trust so people feel heard and understood.
Background and approach
Cathryn draws on a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered techniques to follow what the client brings, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful patterns, and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. EMDR and motivational interviewing are available when trauma processing or change motivation is needed.
In practical terms she helps people spot triggers, try different coping skills, and set small, doable goals. She also supports people dealing with family problems, parenting stress, bipolar mood swings, ADHD challenges, and young adult transitions. Cathryn works with people who want a cooperative, down-to-earth approach.
She focuses on clear steps and steady progress rather than labels. Those who value a respectful, nonjudgmental space often find her style helpful.
What Cathryn works with
Everything Cathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cathryn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cathryn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's goals and values at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their own priorities. This works well for building trust and focusing on the issues a person cares about most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes to alter those patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems because it emphasizes practical, measurable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes breathing and grounding techniques, emotion regulation strategies, and ways to handle conflict more effectively.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to prioritize and when to introduce different techniques.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to get support. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversations, phone sessions can be used when video is not possible, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging helps with brief updates or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while still using the approaches that match the client's needs.
Questions people ask about Cathryn
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related family problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and listening to what matters most to the client.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with a range of concerns from trauma to mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license in Wyoming and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.