Yvette Skope, LMFT
Big Island LMFT for families and relationships
- Family therapy focus
- Trauma and grief
- Couples and parenting
About Yvette Skope
Yvette Skope is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based on the Big Island of Hawaii with 6 years of clinical experience. She has worked extensively in Intensive In-Home Services supporting youth and their families, and previously provided adult mental health care that combined therapy with case management. Her training and practice reflect a commitment to relational work and practical supports across the lifespan.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and collaborative, drawing from solution-focused, structural, narrative, and collaborative models while grounding sessions in a person-centered approach. Person-centered care means she meets clients where they are and partners with them to become catalysts for change. She also integrates shadow work and inner child work when appropriate, helping clients explore deeper patterns and early experiences that shape present-day relationships and behavior.
Yvette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master of Family Therapy from Argosy University. As an LMFT - a licensed professional trained to work with couples, families, and individuals around relational and emotional concerns - she has completed practicum and clinical training in grief and loss, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and sand tray therapy.
She emphasizes the importance of being heard and creating a supportive space where intention and change can take root, guiding clients through their stories with empathy and practical strategies.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and collaborative, drawing from solution-focused, structural, narrative, and collaborative models while grounding sessions in a person-centered approach. Person-centered care means she meets clients where they are and partners with them to become catalysts for change. She also integrates shadow work and inner child work when appropriate, helping clients explore deeper patterns and early experiences that shape present-day relationships and behavior.
Yvette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a Master of Family Therapy from Argosy University. As an LMFT - a licensed professional trained to work with couples, families, and individuals around relational and emotional concerns - she has completed practicum and clinical training in grief and loss, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and sand tray therapy.
She emphasizes the importance of being heard and creating a supportive space where intention and change can take root, guiding clients through their stories with empathy and practical strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yvette Skope have?
Yvette Skope has 6 years of clinical experience working with youth, families, and adults.
Is Yvette Skope a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: HI LMFT MFT-673.
In which languages does Yvette Skope provide therapy?
Yvette Skope provides therapy in English.
Where is Yvette Skope located?
Yvette Skope is located in Hawaii.
How can I work with Yvette Skope as my therapist?
You can work with Yvette Skope through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yvette Skope work with international clients?
Yvette Skope does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yvette Skope cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Work
Yvette often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely, validating each person’s experience, and supporting clients as they identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is helpful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges.She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for treating anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping issues. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for clients dealing with emotion regulation or chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Yvette works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful. Licensed professionals can blend these approaches to create a personalized plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity of support across locations, and access therapy from familiar settings.