Michele Rockett , LCSW

Michele Rockett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image issues, sleep and eating difficulties, career and caregiver stress, and challenges related to chronic illness and aging. Michele has also worked extensively with military members and their families and brings an understanding of military culture to that work.

Michele takes a warm, interactive approach that emphasizes mutual respect and the development of trust as the foundation for change. She blends client-centered techniques with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs while offering tools to manage symptoms, build resilience, and improve day-to-day functioning. Michele values honest, compassionate feedback and aims to help clients learn practical skills alongside deeper insight.

Known for a fair and gently challenging style, she partners with clients to set goals, try new ways of thinking and coping, and move toward a more empowered future. Michele focuses on collaboration and education to support long-term growth and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michele integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, collaborative relationship where the client’s goals and values guide the process - it is useful for improving self-esteem, communication, and motivation. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance strategies to help manage strong emotions, rumination, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and comfortable for the client. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to individual goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Michele is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. These flexible options allow clients to access care from home or while traveling and support ongoing work between sessions through real-time messaging and check-ins with licensed professionals and therapists.