- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- DBT and CBT tools
- Grief and trauma support
About Kathryne
Kathryne Koahou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with three years of clinical experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She supports those facing related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, body image worries, and problems tied to substance use.
Kathryne uses several approaches in her work, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she focuses on identifying upsetting emotions and unhelpful patterns, and on practical steps to manage difficult feelings and behaviors. Conversations are collaborative and aim to increase awareness and tools for coping.
She has experience helping people process trauma, cope with grief and loss, and navigate recovery from addiction. Kathryne also addresses concerns like guilt and shame, impulsivity, jealousy, abandonment, dissociation, and family-related stress. Her work includes helping clients set goals and practice skills between sessions.
Kathryne accepts clients who are located in Utah. Sessions are conducted in English. The first appointments typically involve a short assessment and a discussion of priorities so a plan can be made that fits the person’s goals and day-to-day life.
If someone wants to start, they complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Kathryne uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
How Emotion-Focused and ACT approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming difficult emotions and patterns in close relationships, then opening new ways to express feelings and respond. It can help when people feel stuck in the same hurtful interactions or when emotions are hard to understand. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, and to act in line with personal values even when things feel hard.Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That means the specific blend of EFT, ACT, CBT, or DBT skills will depend on what the client needs and prefers.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter phone check-in can be scheduled during a lunch break, and video sessions allow full conversation when more interaction is helpful. Working remotely also means fewer travel barriers and easier continuity when schedules change. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help with grief, trauma processing, addiction recovery support, and learning emotion regulation skills in ways that fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment problems, codependency, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that focuses on emotions and practical skills to manage distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as an LCSW in Utah.
What credential and location information applies?
She practices as an LCSW licensed in Utah and sees clients who are located in Utah.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary by location.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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