Yvette Skope, LMFT

Yvette Skope is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based on the Big Island of Hawaii with a background in both youth and adult mental health services. She has more than six years of experience working in intensive in-home services alongside young people and their families, and previously provided therapy integrated with case management in adult mental health settings.

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 she applies systemic and relational perspectives to support individuals, couples, and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and a wide range of life transitions and behavioral health issues.

Her practice reflects an eclectic blend of theories, drawing primarily from solution-focused, structural, narrative, and collaborative approaches while also using person-centered principles as a foundation. She incorporates shadow work and inner child work when appropriate and has pursued additional practicum and clinical training in grief and loss, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior therapy, and sand tray therapy.

Yvette emphasizes the importance of being heard and of creating a safe space where personal stories can be explored and intentions can take root. She aims to meet clients where they are and to act as a catalyst for meaningful change in their lives.