- Person-centered approach
- Practical skills focus
- Adoption and foster care
About Yvette
Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based on the Big Island of Hawaii. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Her work also addresses grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, and other life changes.
She uses a person-centered approach and meets people where they are. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical steps clients can try between meetings. Yvette blends different methods to suit each person's needs rather than using one fixed model.
Her therapeutic style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She draws on client-centered principles along with cognitive behavioral ideas and elements of dialectical behavior work. Emotion-focused work and techniques from couple-focused methods also appear when they fit the situation.
Yvette has six years of clinical experience, including work in intensive in-home services for youth and families and earlier roles in adult mental health where therapy and case management were combined. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master of Arts in Family Therapy from Argosy University.
In sessions she sometimes incorporates narrative techniques, inner child and shadow work, and structured skills practice. Her aim is to create a space where people can tell their story, notice what they want to change, and try small, achievable steps toward those changes.
How these approaches shape online work
Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client's lead, asking questions and reflecting what she hears to help clarify goals. This fits well when someone needs a space to tell their story and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It often includes small practice tasks between sessions to build new habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches practical tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. That process may combine elements from different approaches rather than relying on only one method.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can help make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or letting someone avoid long commutes. Ask about scheduling and how sessions are typically structured to find a plan that fits your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Yvette supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to adoption and foster care. She also works with grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, and other life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, then uses practical steps and skills drawn from several approaches to match each person's needs.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of clinical experience, including intensive in-home services for youth and families and prior adult mental health work that combined therapy and case management.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.