Dr. Michele Scofield, LCSW
Narrative-informed LCSW focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Michele Scofield |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Hawaii |
| Licensed in | Hawaii |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Michele
Dr. Michele Scofield is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii. She brings a narrative-focused approach to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, and identity.
Her style is grounded and direct, aimed at helping people make sense of hard experiences and find practical next steps. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and see other possible paths forward. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where each person’s priorities guide the work.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when helpful to spot patterns and try small behavior changes. Dr. Scofield works with many common concerns including depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and relationship or communication problems.
She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, substance use and issues around gender and sexual identity. Practical skills and clearer self-understanding are typical goals in her sessions. With three years of documented experience under the LCSW credential, she blends direct clinical approaches with attention to how life stories shape coping.
Sessions often balance talking through current problems and trying specific techniques to reduce distress. The tone is calm, collaborative, and focused on what the person wants to change. Dr.
Scofield offers sessions in English and provides a range of online formats. People interested in starting complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment according to availability.
What this therapist works with
Their listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Michele works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in their listing among their approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michele among the ways they work.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michele directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michele directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Therapies Offered Online
Dr. Scofield commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems in their lives and rewrite stories that feel stuck. Narrative work helps when identity, shame, or long‑standing family patterns shape how someone sees their choices. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person’s own goals and preferences, creating a respectful space where the client leads the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when people want to identify thought and behavior patterns and try small experiments to reduce anxiety or change habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and try methods that fit the client’s goals. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what the person prefers.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, short updates, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles, while keeping the focus on practical progress and clearer understanding.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and issues tied to gender and sexual identity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is narrative-focused and client-centered, with practical use of cognitive behavioral techniques when needed. Sessions aim to reframe personal stories and try small changes that reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LCSW credential and has three years of documented experience under that credential. Her background includes work in addiction, family dynamics, and mental health.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She is based in Hawaii and holds the HI LCSW credential listed in the profile.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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