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Dr. Clifford Green

Integrative, person-focused therapy in Hawaii

LCSW Hawaii

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Clifford

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii who focuses on a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and questions related to identity and the LGBT community.

Background and approach

He brings eight years of clinical experience to his work and combines formal social work training with doctoral-level study in clinical psychology to shape a flexible, person-focused practice. He favors an integrative approach that adapts evidence-informed methods to the needs of each client rather than adhering to a single formula.

That adaptability supports work on problems such as grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, and more specialized topics like BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Dr.

Green also has experience with serious mental health challenges including bipolar and depressive disorders and substance use concerns. Clients can expect a collaborative stance grounded in empathy and aimed at building insight, resilience, and practical coping skills.

He frames therapeutic work as a team effort to identify goals and apply the approaches that fit best for each person’s situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Dr. Green uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds that influence current relationships and can be helpful for intimacy, communication, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy underlies his collaborative stance by emphasizing empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals as central to progress.

Deciding which approach to use is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt techniques from these approaches so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from Hawaii or from other locations, and they allow for practical, skills-focused work, relationship-focused exploration, and ongoing support without requiring in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Green works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, ADHD, stress, and various identity and sexuality matters.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice emphasizes an integrative, individualized approach that blends methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based techniques, client-centered work, DBT, and emotionally-focused interventions to match each person’s needs.
What is the therapist's clinical background?
The clinician has eight years of experience, a doctorate in clinical psychology in addition to social work education, and substantial practice history addressing trauma, serious mental illnesses, and substance use.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the Hawaii LCSW credential (HI LCSW LCSW-4581) and practices from Hawaii.
Are sessions available for nonlocal or international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be scheduled across geographic boundaries.
Which session formats does he offer?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English