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Dr. Clifford Green

Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW

Hawaii

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Hawaii
LCSW, licence LCSW-4581
NPI
1285058610
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Hawaii

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

  • Addictions
  • Relationship work
  • Trauma care

About Clifford

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with eight years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, anxiety and panic, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress related to work and caregiving. He also addresses LGBT matters, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

Dr. Green draws on several well-known therapeutic approaches and combines them to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and exploring patterns that get in the way of everyday functioning. He uses techniques that help people manage strong emotions, improve communication, and rebuild trust in relationships.

His background includes social work training with a focus on behavioral mental health and additional graduate study in clinical psychology. That mix informs his work with people who have complex needs, including co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. He has experience with trauma, serious mental illnesses, and issues related to sexual health and alternative sexual cultures.

Dr. Green identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and says this informs his understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity topics. He works with people who want direct, practical help - for example reducing panic attacks, stabilizing mood swings, managing addiction triggers, or improving intimacy and communication.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. People can expect straightforward conversation, skill building, and periodic review of progress to adjust treatment as needed.

BHow sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how earlier bonds affect current connections. Online sessions can be used to identify recurring relationship patterns and rehearse different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors that worsen mood and anxiety. In an online setting this looks like setting concrete homework, tracking moods, and practicing skills between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills and can help with intense mood swings, impulsive behavior, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. He will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines, then try methods that match those needs. The plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed so techniques remain practical and relevant.

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone, video, or other formats are available. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the situations where they live and work, and they can be scheduled to match work or family commitments.

CAreas of focus

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

Listed in

Hawaii

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, ADHD, and related problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is collaborative and practical, using goal-focused conversations and skills training drawn from several therapies to address everyday problems.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mental health and substance use concerns.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are accepted; confirm specifics when scheduling.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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