- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practices
About Skyla
Skyla Hammond is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem struggles, mood disorders, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Skyla describes herself as someone who began her training later in life and who understands developmental transitions. She has spent substantial time supporting people with serious mental illness, which she says shaped her approach to common and complex problems. Her background includes past certifications in trauma, anger management, and dementia care, though those certifications are not listed as current.
Her work is practical and goal-focused. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help people set and reach short-term goals.
Skyla often incorporates simple relaxation and breathing practices to manage strong emotions as they arise. She emphasizes that clients usually know themselves best and often need support and encouragement to try new steps. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.
To begin, potential clients are asked to press the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. This process starts practical conversation about goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the client direct the work. Online sessions using this approach tend to center on clarifying what matters most and planning small steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches specific skills for managing moods, anxiety, and anger. In a virtual session CBT can include guided practice, worksheets, and brief behavioral experiments to try during the week.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to test methods, see what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. That collaboration is ongoing rather than a one-time decision.
The original profile does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use techniques such as breathing practice between sessions. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client figure out the best pace and methods.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and teach coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as an LMHC and has extensive past work supporting people with serious mental illness.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Hawaii LMHC and lists Hawaii as her location.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session to begin.