Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
How Michele works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Hawaii
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on compassion and practical skill building. She draws on approaches that help people manage strong emotions like anger, reduce anxiety, and cope with life changes.
Michele speaks plainly and meets people where they are, offering steady support and concrete tools. Born and raised in Hawaii, Michele brings local perspective to her work and understands the cultural influences people face in the islands.
Background and approach
She holds a PhD in Counseling and has three years as an LCSW in clinical practice, focusing on addiction, identity, and family of origin issues. Her background includes work in mental health, education, and addiction settings. In sessions she combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices.
That means she listens first, then helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, try small experiments, and practice calming skills. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help finding inner reasons to change unhealthy habits. Michele commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressure, and anger.
She also supports people facing trauma, substance use concerns, gender dysphoria, and issues like codependency or caregiver stress. Her style is straightforward and respectful, aiming for usable steps rather than long explanations. Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
People start by completing a short questionnaire to help match goals and then schedule sessions that fit their life. Michele works collaboratively to set clear goals and track progress over time.
What Michele works with
Everything Michele lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michele's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michele lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience before setting goals. It helps people feel heard while they decide what changes matter most and how to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In short, it teaches straightforward exercises to test thoughts, try new actions, and reduce anxiety and anger over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal communication. It includes breathing and grounding tools, emotion regulation steps, and ways to handle conflict without escalation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and daily life, adjusting plans as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical advantages for this work. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a visual check-in is not needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or shorter pacing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Michele
What concerns does Michele often address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, and parenting strain, among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered with clear, practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and has three years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working in addiction, mental health, and education.
Where is Michele based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Hawaii and is licensed as an LCSW in that state.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michele?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.