Yvette Skope , LMFT

Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing on the Big Island of Hawaii. She brings six years of hands-on experience working in Intensive In Home Services with youth and their families, and prior to that she worked in adult mental health where she combined therapeutic interventions with case management to support long-term well being.

She draws from a broad, integrative toolkit and often blends Solution Focused, Structural, Narrative, and Collaborative approaches to meet each person where they are. Person Centered principles guide her work, emphasizing empathy and partnership as clients explore shifts in the stories they tell about themselves. She also incorporates shadow work and inner child work when appropriate, helping clients connect with deeper emotional material and foster healing.

Yvette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master of Arts in Family Therapy from Argosy University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as an LMFT. Her clinical training has included grief and loss work, Internal Family Systems training, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and sand tray therapy. She aims to create a supportive space where intentions can take root and meaningful change can begin.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yvette Skope integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and fostering growth through empathy and collaboration - it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yvette works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Yvette includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without having to rearrange daily routines, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic connection and progress.