Cathryn Ahanonu , LCSW

Cathryn Ahanonu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wyoming with 15 years of professional experience. She supports people managing stress and anxiety, navigating family conflicts, processing trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss. Her work draws on client-centered and strengths-based methods alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients build practical skills and greater self-awareness.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person as an individual, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to match unique needs and goals. Cathryn aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she partners with clients to define realistic steps toward more fulfilling, balanced living.

Taking the first step toward change can feel courageous, and Cathryn provides steady support throughout that process. She works with a wide range of concerns and is available to support clients locally in Wyoming as well as international clients through remote sessions.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Cathryn draws primarily from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support clients in online formats. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to strengthen self-understanding and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, offering concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cathryn works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan over time so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for clients with busy schedules or those living outside major population centers. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support, skills coaching, and real-time problem solving in ways that integrate with everyday life.