Sharee Skalsky

I am a licensed psychotherapist with 21 years of post-masters experience. I received my graduate training at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where I was strongly influenced by a holistic and culturally responsive perspective on healing. My work is grounded in a non–medical-model approach, emphasizing whole-person wellness rather than symptom labels. I integrate mind–body awareness, emotional regulation skills, and meaningful lifestyle practices to support lasting change.

**Please note that referrals from inpatient or hospital-based units must be coordinated in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; appointments cannot be scheduled without appropriate information-sharing and proper discharge coordination. All inpatient-to-outpatient referrals are considered consultations, and acceptance is at my clinical discretion based on whether outpatient care is an appropriate and safe level of care for the individual.

I view therapy as a central part of an overall wellness plan, one that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment. Together, we will explore the habits, patterns, and internal narratives that support your growth and those that keep you feeling stuck. This includes examining emotional regulation skills, cognitive patterns, somatic cues, and daily behaviors. My approach is holistic, collaborative, and strengths-based—focused on cultivating deeper alignment, resilience, and self-awareness rather than treating you as a diagnosis.

In our first session, we’ll begin by understanding both your goals and your lived experience. We will explore how you relate to uncomfortable thoughts, sensations, and emotions, and begin shifting those patterns so they no longer drive your behavior. I believe there is value in discomfort: learning how to approach uncertainty with openness rather than fear is a key step in breaking long-standing, emotion-driven patterns that lead to disconnection or stagnation. Our work will aim to build clarity, groundedness, and emotional flexibility so you can move toward the life you want with greater confidence and ease.