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Dr. Clifford Green
Experience
8 years
Based in
Hawaii
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Hawaii

Dr. Clifford Green

LCSW

Compassionate clinical social worker in Hawaii

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Hawaii · LCSW-4581
NPI
1285058610

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Individualized treatment plans
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming care
  • Trauma and relationship focus

About Clifford

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, addiction, bipolar disorder, and issues related to identity and intimacy. He is based in Hawaii and works with many concerns tied to stress, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and challenges that affect daily functioning.

He takes an individualized approach and combines several methods to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills, improving communication, and unpacking patterns that cause repeated hurt or conflict. He aims to help people regain a sense of control and direction in their lives.

Dr. Green draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current bonds. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the person's goals at the center of therapy. Cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused techniques are used when they fit the situation.

He has eight years of clinical experience and a background in social work and clinical psychology. That mix informs his work with people who have complex or co-occurring concerns, including serious mental illness and histories of trauma. He also brings personal insight as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. People can expect a focus on strengthening coping skills, improving emotional awareness, and making changes that fit their lives. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorder

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Hawaii

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and trust. In online sessions this can help people understand why they repeat certain patterns in relationships and how to form healthier bonds.

Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person's priorities in focus and uses empathy and active listening to help them find their own solutions. Online meetings can be a space to talk through hard choices while the therapist follows the client's lead.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change and can be paired with homework between sessions to reinforce progress.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs, then tailor techniques that fit the person. This collaborative process helps make sure the methods used match what the client wants to change.

Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people keep consistent momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people with addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. Additional areas include intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiving stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a collaborative, individualized style that centers the client's goals. Sessions mix practical skills work with deeper exploration of relationship patterns and emotions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical experience working in social work and psychotherapy settings. That background includes work with complex and co-occurring issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as HI LCSW, and is based in Hawaii.

Which languages are supported and can international clients book sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled or what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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