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
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Mindfulness informed
Relationship focused
LGBTQIA+ aware
About Clifford
Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Hawaii. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, addiction, bipolar disorder, grief, stress, and issues like low self-esteem and anger. He also supports people with intimacy and sexual concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, and coping with life changes.
He keeps sessions collaborative and tailored to each person's needs. He draws on a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. That means treatment is shaped around what a person brings and what helps them most in day-to-day life.
Cliff completed a doctorate in clinical psychology and holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in social work. He has eight years of clinical experience and a background working with people who have complex legal or forensic histories and serious mental health conditions. He also has experience with sexual trauma and substance use disorders.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he pays close attention to issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and the particular stresses faced by queer and gender-diverse people. He also works with individuals on sexual health concerns, relationship difficulties, and non-traditional relationship arrangements.
In sessions he focuses on building insight and practical coping skills. He emphasizes empathy, resilience, and helping people reclaim a sense of agency. People who choose him can expect a personalized plan that draws on several therapeutic methods to meet their goals.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on developing present-moment awareness and simple skills for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations. It can help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions by teaching short, practical practices to use during the day.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and communication problems so they can try different ways of connecting and responding in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then use techniques that fit their needs. That collaborative process may mix elements from mindfulness, attachment work, and client-centered conversations to create a practical plan.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm which options are offered before booking. Licensed professionals can still teach breathing practices, coping skills, and communication exercises effectively through remote sessions, helping people apply tools between meetings.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, anger, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works collaboratively and tailors care to each person. Sessions combine empathy with practical skills to build resilience and insight.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology plus graduate and undergraduate degrees in social work and has eight years of clinical experience.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Hawaii and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether in-person or remote options are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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