Yvette Skope , LMFT

Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing on the Big Island of Hawaii. She brings six years of experience working in Intensive In-Home Services supporting youth and their families, after earlier roles in adult mental health where clinical therapy and case management were integrated for comprehensive care.

Her training is broad and eclectic, drawing from Solution Focused, Structural, Narrative, and Collaborative frameworks while frequently using a person-centered stance that meets clients where they are. She also incorporates shadow work and inner child approaches when appropriate, helping people explore and reshape the stories that influence their choices and relationships. Yvette has completed practicum and clinical trainings in grief and loss, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior therapy, and sand tray therapy.

Yvette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Argosy University. She is credentialed as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Yvette emphasizes being heard and creating a steady therapeutic presence to support change, helping clients establish intentions and build new patterns over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yvette Skope commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in her work, tailoring these methods to fit each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting the individual where they are, offering empathy and support to foster personal growth and stronger relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yvette works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances to determine which combination of methods will be most helpful, adapting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals support clients in experimenting with strategies and refining what works best.

Online therapy with Yvette is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access from different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and receive consistent support without the need for travel.