Cathryn Ahanonu

Cathryn Ahanonu is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wyoming with 15 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. Her approach is warm and interactive and she aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity.

Cathryn focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to meet each person where they are. Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals and day-to-day needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Clients can expect straightforward talk about feelings, patterns, and coping skills. Cathryn draws from client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral ideas to make sense of difficult moments and to test small changes. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when those tools match a client's needs.

Her style is collaborative - she listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people build steps they can try between sessions. That might mean practicing new ways to manage anger, reducing anxiety, or making changes to improve relationships.

Cathryn also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support people who are stuck or uncertain about change. She welcomes conversations about family problems, parenting struggles, mood disorders, ADHD, and other concerns listed in her specialties. If someone is considering therapy, she encourages them to take the first step and see if her style feels like a fit.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and perspective. The therapist listens with respect and helps the client find their own solutions rather than directing them. This approach supports building confidence and clearer decision making.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Cathryn will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. The plan is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make regular check-ins easier to maintain. Others prefer shorter or less camera-intensive check-ins to accommodate work breaks or limited bandwidth. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.