Kathryne Koahou , LCSW

Kathryne Koahou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a licensed mental health professional based in Utah with three years of clinical experience supporting people across the lifespan. She focuses on trauma, substance use disorders, mood disorders including depression and anxiety, and related challenges such as stress, grief, and the recovery process. Her practice emphasizes helping clients navigate complex issues like addiction, PTSD, and emotional regulation while working toward practical, meaningful change.

Kathryne’s approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. She meets clients where they are and tailors treatment plans to each person’s goals and circumstances. In session she draws on a range of evidence-informed modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and ketamine integration therapy when appropriate, to support emotion regulation, trauma processing, and resilience building.

Clients can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental clinician who values partnership and intentional progress. Kathryne encourages those taking the first steps toward help and aims to provide steady support throughout treatment. She is based in Utah and is not currently accepting new clients; when accepting, she works only with people located in Utah.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions by building psychological flexibility and a values-guided life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many everyday problems by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryne collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, and adapts techniques over time. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly integrate these models to create individualized care plans.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations.