Cathryn Ahanonu, LCSW

Cathryn Ahanonu is a licensed clinical social worker with fifteen years of practice in Wyoming. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and addiction. Cathryn is direct and warm in session and aims to make therapy feel approachable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Her style is interactive and nonjudgmental. She centers conversations on a person’s strengths and practical steps they can try between sessions. Cathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - along with client-centered and trauma-informed methods to help people change unhelpful patterns and cope with difficult feelings.

She helps people facing family problems, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, guilt, and shame. Cathryn also supports those navigating mood disorders, bipolar concerns, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, and challenges related to ADHD and young adulthood.

In sessions she aims to build collaborative plans that fit each person’s life. Expect clear goals, skill practice, and regular check-ins about what is or isn’t working. Cathryn avoids labels that stigmatize and treats each person with sensitivity and respect.

People who prefer a practical, conversational approach may find her a good fit. She offers a mix of short-term skill building and longer-term work depending on what a person needs. The focus is on helping people regain steadiness and move toward goals at a manageable pace.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and practice small changes that reduce anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. The therapist follows the person’s pace, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own answers. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress when life gets hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cathryn will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that matches each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can include skill practice, emotion regulation exercises, and focused talk therapy based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, homework support, and a way to stay connected between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between visits.