- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with three years of practice listed in the profile. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, trauma and a wide range of life challenges. Dr. Scofield also notes focus on identity and caregiving concerns that can compound everyday stress.
She uses clear, person-focused methods in sessions. Conversations often look at how current problems connect to family history and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to help manage difficult feelings and reactions. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build attention and calm in stressful moments.
Motivational Interviewing is part of the mix when clients want to change behavior, such as patterns around substance use or coping habits. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds so people can set their own goals. Together these approaches aim to make practical changes that fit everyday life.
Dr. Scofield draws on experience with addiction, family systems, and identity work when helping people untangle recurring problems. She helps people talk through communication difficulties, codependency concerns, and caregiver stress. Sessions also address issues like anger, low self-esteem, and adjusting to big life changes.
Her practice is located in Hawaii and sessions are conducted in English. The profile indicates a range of clinical interests including gender dysphoria, trauma, and mood concerns, and highlights experience working within Hawaii's cultural context.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the client in setting their own goals; online sessions using this approach focus on clear communication and collaborative planning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding; it fits well into short between-session practice and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions and managing distress, and online work can include teaching and practicing those skills during sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor which techniques are emphasized and how they are practiced over time.
The profile does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients practice skills in their regular routines and bring real-life examples to session work without promising any single format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, mood challenges, and related issues listed in the profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends Client-Centered listening with practical methods such as CBT and DBT skills and uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
The profile lists three years of experience under the LCSW credential.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
The profile indicates she is an LCSW practicing in Hawaii and works in English.
Can I see a clinician if I am outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
What session formats are offered?
The profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.