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Scott Kilousky, LMFT

Gentle, practical therapy focused on meaning and change

About Scott

Scott Kilousky offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. He invites clients to talk through the issues that brought them here and helps them make sense of life changes in clear, practical ways.

Background and approach

Scott uses a collaborative, client-centered stance so the person in the room guides the pace and focus. He mixes that with existential ideas about meaning and choice and draws on solution-focused work to set manageable steps forward.

Sessions aim to increase understanding, acceptance, and actionable change. He has four years of clinical experience and holds the credential LMFT, which indicates a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Scott practices in Hawaii and works in English. People often come to him for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship struggles.

He also supports those facing issues like low self-esteem, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose concerns, and compassion fatigue. Therapy can include short-term goals or deeper reflection depending on what a person needs.

Scott meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and communication style. To begin, a client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions according to his availability.

This process helps match goals and practical needs before the first meeting.

How his approaches work online

Scott uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's unique experience, offering attentive listening and reflection so clients can name what matters and decide their next steps. Existential therapy helps people examine purpose, choice, and meaning when they face major life changes or feel stuck, using conversation to clarify values and options.

He also draws on solution-focused therapy to identify small, practical actions that build momentum toward goals. Rather than getting stuck on problems, brief goal-oriented steps help people notice progress and adjust plans together. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process - Scott works with clients to decide which ideas fit their needs and adjusts methods as goals evolve.

Online formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging offer brief check-ins or flexible touchpoints between sessions. These options help people fit sessions into busy days, maintain momentum, and try different ways of communicating as therapy proceeds.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Scott address?
He works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and stress-related difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and nondirective, combining client-centered listening with existential reflection and solution-focused strategies to set practical steps forward.
How long has he practiced?
He has four years of clinical experience working with people on both short-term and longer-term concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMFT, indicating a licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in Hawaii.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are used?
Scott meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on his availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Hawaii
Languages
English