Dr. Michele Scofield , LCSW

Dr. Michele Scofield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and a range of other emotional and behavioral issues. They bring a compassionate, strengths-based approach to work with individuals facing life transitions, caregiver stress, communication and codependency struggles, gender dysphoria, and substance-related concerns. Dr. Scofield also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and the complex dynamics of family of origin and divorce.

Grounded in client-centered principles and informed by evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dr. Scofield aims to help clients build practical skills, clarify values, and improve day-to-day coping. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness strategies are also part of their toolkit when appropriate, offering ways to increase motivation and present-moment awareness.

LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which indicates formal training and state licensure to provide clinical social work services. Dr. Michele Scofield provides therapy in English and focuses on creating a collaborative space where clients and therapist work together toward individualized goals and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Michele Scofield integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and priorities, which can help with self-exploration and relationship concerns. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related difficulties. DBT emphasizes skill-building in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, and can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Michele Scofield collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the best fit for the client-therapist work.

Online therapy with Dr. Michele Scofield can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access licensed professionals from locations across Hawaii when in-person visits are not feasible.