Dr. Michele Scofield

Experienced LCSW using CBT and client-centered care

LCSW Hawaii

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michele

Dr. Michele Scofield is a licensed clinical social worker who blends cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, and identity-related concerns.

Background and approach

With three years of practice as an LCSW, Dr. Scofield emphasizes practical strategies that address patterns of thinking and behavior while also holding space for a person-centered, empathic therapeutic relationship.

Her work encompasses a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, compassion fatigue, gender dysphoria, substance-related challenges, and complex family dynamics such as codependency, abandonment, and communication problems.

Dr. Scofield integrates elements of DBT and motivational interviewing when appropriate to support regulation, motivation for change, and improved interpersonal functioning.

Practicing from Hawaii, Dr. Scofield offers therapy in English through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

She holds the credential LCSW and approaches each case collaboratively, aiming to tailor evidence-informed tools to clients' goals and circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Scofield frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical approach often applied to anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring goals and values. When emotional regulation or distress tolerance are priorities, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be introduced to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make participation more flexible and accessible. These formats allow scheduling around work and family commitments, provide options for shorter check-ins or more in-depth sessions, and let clients continue care from different locations while working with a licensed professional who tailors methods to their situation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Scofield commonly address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness practices, and she may incorporate DBT skills and motivational interviewing to support emotional regulation and behavior change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Scofield holds an LCSW and has three years of experience practicing as a licensed clinical social worker.

Where is Dr. Scofield located and what are her credentials?

She is based in Hawaii and is credentialed as an LCSW with the license identifier HI LCSW LCSW-4122.

Does she provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?

Therapy is offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English