Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Clifford Bough, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and addiction work
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 077329
- NPI
- 1437334695
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Clifford supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Clifford
Clifford Bough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 18 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Clifford also offers coaching for life changes and addresses compassion fatigue for professionals.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent, building skills to cope, and making small changes that fit daily life. Clifford draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
His background includes many years working with mood and behavior challenges, substance use issues, and complex family situations. That experience informs how he helps people set realistic goals and handle setbacks. He pays attention to how relationships and patterns influence current problems.
Clifford integrates cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He pairs that with attachment-based perspectives to look at relationship patterns and dialectical strategies for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness skills are used to build moment-to-moment coping.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. People can expect clear explanations, straightforward skill practice, and review of progress over time. He works in English and is based in New York.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape mood and behavior. Online sessions using this approach focus on patterns in relationships and on changing how someone connects with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for handling intense emotions and improving distress tolerance; in online meetings these skills are taught, practiced, and reviewed for everyday use.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Clifford will discuss different methods and collaborate on which ones fit a person's goals and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let someone use techniques at home between meetings and bring examples from real life into sessions for discussion.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related family or communication issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a practical, conversational way that focuses on skills and short-term goals. Sessions often include thinking exercises, emotion regulation techniques, and relationship work.
How much experience does he have?
Clifford has 18 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, substance use issues, and complex family situations.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The credential listed is NY LCSW and his practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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