Michele Scofield, LCSW — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Michele!

I'm a client-centered therapist in the broadest sense—that's the core of what I do in any therapeutic environment. I work with people navigating substance abuse, relationship challenges, family dynamics, cultural transitions, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.

My focus

I'm comfortable working with people from diverse communities and populations. At the core, we're all human beings going through life, and life can be challenging. I see diagnoses as frameworks that describe symptomatic profiles to guide treatment.

My approach

I use an eclectic approach, drawing from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Family Systems, Experiential, and Narrative methods. All of these I employ in a trauma-informed way, remaining sensitive to the cultural nuances present in our experiences.

My communication style

Therapy is built on trust, non-judgment, ethical decision-making, and compassion. My communication style embodies these characteristics, creating a space where you feel heard and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

I care about people and understand the suffering that comes with life's challenges. What drives me is the privilege of journeying alongside clients as they grow and find improvements in their quality of life overall.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting depends entirely on your preference. If you want structured goals and accountability, I'm right there with you. If you prefer a looser approach, I support that too. Goals help us feel purpose and direction.

Our first session

I'll be actively listening to understand when, where, why, and how you arrived where you are, what brought you to therapy, and most importantly where you'd like to be as we move forward together.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Caucasian or White, Biracial or Multiracial
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Gestalt

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Transgender

Blind

Body Positivity

Educators

Gay

HIV/AIDS

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Meritain
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Counseling Services from Capella University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michele Scofield