Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma, and low self esteem. He brings eight years of clinical experience and aims to make sessions practical and focused on real change. He communicates plainly and centers each conversation on what matters most to the person in front of him.
He draws from several therapy approaches to build a plan that fits each person’s needs. Sessions tend to focus on strengthening coping skills, improving communication, and addressing patterns that cause repeated problems. He works with people managing mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, grief, and stress related to caregiving or chronic illness.
Dr. Green has a background in social work and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and he has worked extensively in behavioral mental health settings. His practice includes experience with trauma, sexual trauma, substance use, and complex presentations that involve co-occurring diagnoses. He also brings experience supporting people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those facing intimacy or sexual concerns.
In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and respect. He uses techniques from attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally focused work when they fit the person’s goals. The focus is on practical tools, clearer insight, and rebuilding confidence.
To start, Dr. Green asks about current struggles, what has helped before, and what changes the person hopes to see. From there he and the client shape a plan that aims to reduce distress and strengthen self esteem over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early bonds shape current relationships and trust. Online sessions can use this approach to address intimacy, attachment issues, and patterns that repeat in close relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person lead the pace of their healing. This approach supports people struggling with self esteem, grief, and life transitions by building confidence through acceptance and clearer self-understanding.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress by giving practical tools to test thoughts and try new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist works collaboratively to choose which methods to use based on the person’s goals, strengths, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, making it easier to attend brief check-ins, or allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and what session length or rhythm would best match daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorder
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
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, and low self esteem.
What is his approach in therapy?
He uses an integrative, collaborative style and tailors methods to each person. Sessions often mix practical skill-building with work on relationships and personal patterns.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of clinical experience and a background in behavioral mental health, including work with trauma, sexual trauma, and complex co-occurring issues.
Where is Dr. Green located and what are his credentials?
He is based in Hawaii and holds the credential HI LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients, though logistics and scheduling are handled during intake.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Green?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
