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Online therapist

Dr. Clifford Green

Compassionate, practical therapy for relationship and personal struggles

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Clifford

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on relationship and personal struggles. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, stress, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

He also supports those coping with bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career or life changes. Dr. Green prefers a collaborative style.

He listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. Sessions aim to build practical skills and improve daily coping.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward talk and exercises rather than abstract theory. His background includes clinical social work training and a doctorate in clinical psychology. Over eight years in practice he has developed experience with trauma, serious mental health concerns, substance use, anger, and personality-related difficulties.

He is also knowledgeable about LGBT concerns and sexual health topics. In sessions he draws from several therapy methods to match what each person needs. Techniques come from attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused methods, and skills-based approaches from dialectical behavior therapy.

The mix is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Dr. Green provides services from Hawaii and communicates in English.

He offers multiple ways to meet so conversations can fit into busy schedules. He aims to help people reclaim agency, strengthen coping, and make steady progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns in closeness, trust, and conflict so they can try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into smaller parts. It teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, shift negative thinking, and change routines that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding feelings in relationships and using that understanding to repair connection and increase emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Online therapy makes those approaches more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations from home, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging give options for shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling. These formats let people fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel while still doing the core therapeutic work described above.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship issues, along with bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, and stress-related problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on clear goals and practical skills. Sessions emphasize listening, building coping tools, and steady progress.
What training and experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical practice and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology in addition to social work degrees. His work includes trauma, serious mental health concerns, and substance use.
Where is the therapist based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Hawaii and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential HI LCSW LCSW-4581.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Hawaii
Languages
English

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