Yvette Skope

Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based on the Big Island of Hawaii. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, addictions, and other life changes. She draws on practical approaches to help people feel heard and begin making changes.

Yvette has six years of clinical experience working with youths and families through Intensive In Home Services and earlier roles in adult mental health combining therapy with case management. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master’s in Family Therapy from Argosy University. Her LMFT credential is noted as HI LMFT.

Her style is down-to-earth and person centered. She meets people where they are and focuses on clear goals. Sessions often include talking through current struggles, identifying patterns, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.

Yvette uses a mix of methods rather than a single model. She commonly draws from Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral ideas, Dialectical Behavior concepts, Emotionally-Focused strategies, and elements of the Gottman Method to address relationship concerns. She also uses narrative ideas and inner child or shadow work when helpful.

She emphasizes building a trusting space where people can tell their story and feel supported while they work toward change. If making a first call feels hard, she aims to make that step straightforward and respectful.

How these approaches can work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people feel understood and identifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Yvette will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and day-to-day needs. That decision can be adjusted over time as priorities and responses to therapy evolve.

The therapist's specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady progress on topics like anger, anxiety, relationship patterns, and coping skills while keeping the focus on practical steps that translate into everyday life.