Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-4122
- NPI
- 1881146058
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Michele supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with three years listed experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns. Michele also addresses relationship and family issues along with challenges such as ADHD, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
She draws on client-centered methods to listen first and understand what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach concrete skills for managing mood, anger, and overwhelming thoughts. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change patterns around substance use or other habits.
Michele’s background includes practice in addiction, education, and mental health within Hawaii. That work has included teaching in higher education and working with community members across the islands. Her clinical experience informs a practical focus on everyday functioning and relationships.
Sessions tend to focus on problem-solving, skill practice, and clearer communication. Michele often works with issues of identity, family of origin concerns, and the emotional effects of life transitions. She also helps people process grief, loss, and trauma-related reactions.
People can expect straightforward conversation, a focus on what is most pressing, and concrete steps they can try between sessions. Michele’s practice emphasizes developing coping strategies, improving communication, and addressing addictive behaviors when they affect daily life.
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How Michele’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s priorities. It helps when someone needs to clarify feelings, values, or what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, useful for intense mood swings or anger.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will discuss goals, daily challenges, and preferences with each person and then recommend methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as issues shift over time.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Online meetings can make shorter check-ins easier, reduce commute time, and allow consistent follow-up after major life changes. The focus is on practical benefits like easier scheduling and using skill practice in day-to-day life rather than any single format.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship and family-related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening alongside practical methods such as CBT and DBT to teach skills for managing mood and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The profile lists three years of experience as an LCSW in her current practice context.
What credential and license does she hold?
She is listed as an LCSW with licensure in Hawaii, shown as HI LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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