- Guilt and shame
- DBT and CBT methods
- Grief and loss
About Kathryne
Kathryne Koahou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and pays attention to related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. She mixes conversational work with skill-building exercises. Clients can expect help noticing patterns, learning tools to manage strong emotions, and trying new ways of responding to hard memories or urges.
Kathryne draws from approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That range lets her match methods to what a person needs - for example using acceptance and values work when someone feels stuck, or DBT skills when emotion regulation is the immediate problem.
She often works with people dealing with addiction, grief, or trauma reactions and supports them in practical coping and relapse prevention planning. The work can include talking through painful memories, practicing distress-tolerance skills, and making small changes that reduce day-to-day distress.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided only to people located in Utah. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session options listed on the platform so they know how Kathryne is meeting with clients.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that fit a person’s values. It is useful when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and they want to live more in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depressive thinking, and behavior change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it can help when emotions feel overwhelming or impulsive actions are a concern.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and current struggles, and then suggest which methods to try. Clients and the therapist decide together and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment problems and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to fit what a person needs in session.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US or in other states work with her?
She works only with people located in Utah and does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.