Therapist profile
Dr. Michele Scofield, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW - Addiction and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4122
- NPI
- 1881146058
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
About
- Codependency focus
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Hawaii with three years of experience practicing under that credential. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, depression, trauma and related concerns. Michele also lists codependency, caregiver stress, grief, ADHD, and parenting among her areas of focus.
She was born and raised in Hawai`i and brings an understanding of local ethno-cultural dynamics to her work. Michele previously worked in addiction, education, and mental health and has experience teaching in higher education settings. That background informs how she talks about substance use, family patterns, and identity issues.
In sessions she uses straightforward therapeutic methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice different ways of responding. Conversations are practical and skills-focused when that fits a person's goals.
Michele commonly addresses concerns such as family of origin issues, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or guilt and shame. She also works with people affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction. Her approach combines attention to present coping skills with discussion of how past patterns influence current relationships.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or living around someone else's moods or drinking may find sessions useful for setting boundaries and practicing new responses. To start, readers are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Michele’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says so they can make their own choices. It supports people who feel overwhelmed by others by naming patterns and preferences, and by encouraging clearer self-expression.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into concrete steps and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and codependency patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can assist someone who struggles with intense reactions or difficulty setting limits with others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and which methods feel most useful. Plans can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling so sessions match practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds an LCSW and has three years of experience under that credential in her current practice context.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Hawaii and practices as an LCSW in that state.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.