Yvette Skope , LMFT

Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing on the Big Island of Hawaii. She brings more than six years of clinical experience working in Intensive In Home Services with youths and their families, and earlier in her career she provided therapy and case management in adult mental health. Her training and practice reflect an eclectic blend of approaches aimed at helping people reshape their stories and navigate difficult transitions.

She draws on solution-focused, structural, narrative, and collaborative models while frequently using a person-centered stance to meet clients where they are and support meaningful change. Her work also incorporates shadow work and inner child work when appropriate, and she has completed practicum and clinical training in grief and loss, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and sand tray therapy. Yvette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UH Hilo and a Master of Arts in Family Therapy from Argosy University.

Yvette emphasizes honest intention and attentive listening as the starting point for therapeutic work. She aims to create a space where individuals and families can tell their stories, explore patterns, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth. As a licensed professional in Hawaii (LMFT), she supports clients addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and many other life difficulties.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Yvette offers online therapy informed by Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Client-Centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, providing empathetic support, and helping clients identify their own goals and strengths - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring values, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-management skills.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yvette collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual or family.

Online therapy with Yvette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and consistent contact across different formats. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity between sessions, and access support from the convenience of home or another private space while working with a licensed professional.