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Dr. Clifford Green

Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW

Therapist in Hawaii

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Depression and mood
  • LGBTQIA+ aware
  • Trauma informed

About Clifford

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and substance concerns. He practices in Hawaii and brings eight years of clinical experience to his work.

He uses a mix of approaches so care fits each person. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills, strengthening relationships, and increasing emotional awareness. Clifford aims to make therapy straightforward and goal oriented while staying responsive to each person's story.

His background includes work with people who have experienced sexual trauma, those with serious mental health conditions such as bipolar and depressive disorders, and individuals coping with substance use and anger issues. He also has experience with personality concerns including antisocial and borderline patterns and with complex cases that involve self-harm history.

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community he is knowledgeable about sexual and gender identity concerns, and he supports people navigating kink and non-traditional relationships. He also addresses caregiving stress, chronic illness, grief, aging-related issues, and common life transitions.

In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and practical change. He helps clients notice patterns, practice new behaviors, and build skills for daily life. People who prefer an approach that blends insight with hands-on tools often find this style useful.

To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated relationship patterns to understand and change those responses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress by teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. This means checking in, adjusting techniques, and combining approaches when helpful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, and let people meet from different locations, including international clients. Because this therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm which formats are available before booking. The focus online remains the same: clear goals, practical skills, and a collaborative process that fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a collaborative and practical approach that blends insight work with skill-building. Sessions aim to identify patterns and develop usable coping strategies.

What is his clinical background?

He has eight years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked extensively with trauma, serious mental health conditions, and substance use challenges.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Hawaii and holds the credential HI LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients for remote work as appropriate.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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