Dr. Clifford Green

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage anger and related concerns. He works with adults presenting with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and grief. Dr. Green also supports people facing intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

He follows an individualized approach rather than a single method. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings. He listens for what matters most to each person and builds goals around those priorities. Many clients find this straightforward, skill-focused style useful for day-to-day coping.

Dr. Green brings eight years of clinical experience to his work and practices in Hawaii. He combines elements from several approaches to match a person’s needs, including attachment-based perspectives, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior tools, and emotionally-focused work.

He is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and has experience addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, and related stressors. He also has a history providing care for people with serious mental illness, substance use concerns, anger management needs, and complex trauma, including sexual trauma.

In sessions he emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and building practical coping strategies. People can expect a direct but compassionate tone and clear steps for working toward change. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button to match and schedule a first session.

How these approaches work online and in practice

Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people who struggle with fear of abandonment, trust issues, or intense anger tied to relationship patterns. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding from the therapist’s side, helping clients feel heard and then build on their own strengths and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps shape which tools and strategies are used over time.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Online work also makes it simpler to use written exercises, screen-sharing for skill practice, and quick check-ins between meetings when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to fit what a person needs and how they prefer to work.