LCSW
Dr. Michele Scofield, LCSW
- Experience3 years
- LocationHawaii
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield brings a client-centered, evidence-informed approach to therapy, blending practical strategies with attentive listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, and ADHD.
Background and approach
As an LCSW, Dr. Scofield draws on three years of licensed social work practice to offer guidance across mood, relationship, and identity challenges, including depression, grief, trauma, and LGBTQ-related issues.
Rooted in a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, the practice emphasizes collaboration and skill-building. Dr.
Scofield addresses complicated family dynamics, caregiving stress, codependency, and substance-related concerns while also supporting work around self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. The tone is practical and compassionate, aiming to help clients identify patterns, try new strategies, and strengthen emotional regulation.
Based in Hawaii, Dr. Scofield provides services in English and offers multiple remote session formats to increase accessibility.
Prospective clients can expect a thoughtful, individualized plan shaped by their goals and preferences, with attention to both immediate coping skills and longer-term growth.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace and priorities of work; it helps people explore values and make choices that feel authentic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior into manageable parts and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces specific skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works together with each client to decide which methods fit best based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time to ensure it meets the client’s needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend regularly, integrate skills into daily life, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
Hawaii
Languages
English
What Michele can help with
Dr. Michele Scofield works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, relationship issues, and depression.
How Michele approaches therapy
Michele's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Michele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Hawaii, with 3 years of clinical experience.