Therapist profile
Dr. Michele Scofield, LCSW
Hawaii
Dr. Michele Scofield, LCSW - Anger and Addiction support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4122
- NPI1881146058
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Hawaii with three years listed experience at the licensed level. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. She also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
Her background includes work across addiction, family systems, identity, and higher education. She brings attention to how culture and family history shape reactions and behavior. In sessions she listens for patterns that fuel anger, avoidance, or substance use, and then helps people name what’s keeping those patterns going.
Her approach mixes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means sessions often combine straightforward skill teaching with careful listening. People learn ways to notice early warning signs, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and use grounding or breathing practices when emotions escalate.
Dr. Scofield aims to make therapy practical. Conversations focus on concrete strategies for handling outbursts, workplace frustration, or resentment that builds over time. She also supports people dealing with caregiving stress, codependency, or past family wounds that affect current relationships.
Sessions are conducted in English from her Hawaii location. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, prospective clients should confirm current options before booking. To begin, users follow the platform steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Scofield uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in practical ways. Client-centered work focuses on listening and clarifying what matters most to the person so goals are clear. CBT looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches concrete exercises to test and change them. DBT offers skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean combining skills training with short behavior experiments and mindfulness practice until a practical plan emerges.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and reduces travel time. It can also make it easier to practice grounding or breathing exercises in real moments of upset. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills to an online setting so clients learn tools they can use between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She works with snap reactions, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger linked to stress or past trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior skills to teach practical ways to manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Her biography lists three years of experience as a licensed clinician in Hawaii.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Hawaii.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to book with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.