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Skyla Hammond, LMHC
Hawaii
Hawaii LMHC - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Skyla
Skyla Hammond is a Hawaii Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of counseling experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, stress, anger, and challenges such as ADHD and sleep problems.
She uses practical, structured approaches and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other methods. Skyla also integrates client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding.
Skyla trained later in life and says that experience helped her understand developmental shifts and life-stage challenges. Her background includes working with people who have serious mental illness, which she describes as giving her a broad base for many kinds of concerns. She has previously held certifications in trauma, anger management, and dementia care, though those certifications are not current.
Skyla identifies as a conservative Christian and welcomes people seeking help, without judgement. She aims to support clients who already know part of what they want to change and who need encouragement or practical coaching to take next steps.
She is located in Hawaii and works with English-speaking clients. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How CBT and related methods work in online sessions
Skyla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include short practice tasks, thought records, and small behavior experiments that can be done between meetings to test new ways of responding.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes active listening and reflecting what the client says so the person can clarify their own goals. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts and sensations, which can help reduce rumination and improve sleep and stress management.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Skyla will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides how sessions are organized and which techniques are emphasized.
The practical advantages of online work include fitting sessions into a daily routine and making short check-ins possible when schedules are tight. Because session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find online meetings help them keep momentum between appointments and apply CBT exercises in real life without traveling to an office.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and behavior-focused strategies.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of counseling experience and has worked extensively with people with serious mental illness. She previously held certifications in trauma, anger management, and dementia care that are not current.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Hawaii Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii.
In what language can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does she handle payment and cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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