Yvette Skope

Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii who helps people facing grief, anxiety, stress, relationship strains, and life transitions. She works with individuals on issues like trauma, depression, addiction, caregiving stress, and the emotional side of serious illness. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she aims to create a space where people can be heard and begin to make changes.

Yvette draws on practical, person-centered methods to meet people where they are. She blends talk therapy with targeted techniques such as inner child and shadow work when those fit a person's goals. That mix supports people who want both emotional processing and actionable steps to feel better day to day.

Her background includes six years working in Intensive In Home Services with youths and families on the Big Island, and prior experience in adult mental health combining therapy and case management. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master of Family Therapy from Argosy University.

In session she focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and on small, steady shifts that change those stories. She uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method when they match a person’s needs. She encourages honest intentions and practical goals as part of the work.

People who come for end-of-life or hospice-related concerns will find someone comfortable addressing grief, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of serious illness. To begin, she suggests selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own answers; it helps when someone needs acceptance and steady support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to create small, practical changes that reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals and situation. That choice may shift as therapy continues, and the therapist helps adapt tools and exercises to fit what the client needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care when health or caregiving demands make leaving home difficult. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation, structured exercises, and homework to keep progress moving between meetings.