Yvette Skope , LMFT

Yvette Skope is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and issues around parenting and intimacy. She also works with depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, body image and many other concerns people bring when life feels overwhelming.

Yvette centers sessions on listening first. She aims to create a calm space where people can tell their story without rush. Her style is warm and practical, with a focus on small, usable changes that fit real life.

Her approach mixes client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas. She also draws on emotionally-focused and Gottman-informed tools when relationship patterns are part of the struggle. That means she may notice thought patterns, teach coping skills, and look at emotional responses between people.

Yvette has worked for six years in intensive in-home services with youth and families and previously provided therapy and case management for adults. She earned a Bachelor of Psychology from UH Hilo and a Master of Family Therapy from Argosy University, and holds the LMFT credential.

In sessions she may use narrative ideas, inner child and shadow work, and practical skills from CBT and DBT. Conversations aim to point toward workable steps, clearer communication, and strengthened emotional understanding. She offers options for video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

Online therapy approaches and what they do

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person as they describe their life. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what they want to change or keep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-building, emotional processing, narrative work, or relationship-focused tools based on those conversations.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people work face-to-face when schedules align. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing contact between sessions and can fit around busy days or parenting demands. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, and day-to-day life.