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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment work
About Clifford
Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW, is licensed in Hawaii and has eight years of clinical experience. He works with people on addiction, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns. He also focuses on issues like body image, attachment and personality concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aspects of kink and alternative sexual culture.
Dr. Green describes his approach as integrative and individualized. He uses a mix of methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and emotionally-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize building insight, practical coping skills, and improving communication around relational and intimacy topics.
He has experience with forensic populations and with trauma that includes sexual trauma. His background includes work with serious mental illnesses and with substance use and anger management. He also lists experience with a range of personality presentations and self-harm histories.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he notes familiarity with concerns around sexual orientation and gender identity, internalized stigma, and related identity questions. He also notes experience addressing sexual functioning and issues such as infidelity, non-monogamy, and out-of-control sexual behavior.
Sessions are organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session through the platform's online options.
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Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people see how past bonds affect current trust, closeness, and conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own perspective and preferences. It supports self-directed exploration and clearer decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, challenges, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit. That process is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. The listing notes online scheduling and a subscription payment model that is cancelable at any time. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to clarify the session format and practical arrangements.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach combining attachment-based, client-centered, CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused methods. Sessions focus on insight, coping skills, and communication.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical practice experience.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in Hawaii and practices with that license.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies by location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.