Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW

Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii who helps people facing relationship struggles, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues around intimacy and jealousy. He also supports people dealing with grief, burnout, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and stress. He identifies with the LGBTQIA+ community and works with concerns common to that community, including questions of sexual and gender identity and internalized stigma.

He uses an individualized approach rather than one fixed method. Sessions aim to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and restore a sense of agency. He blends practical strategies with attention to emotional experience so people can make changes that fit their lives.

Cliff has eight years of clinical experience and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology in addition to social work degrees. He has worked extensively with people who have experienced trauma, including sexual trauma, and with those managing serious mental health conditions and substance use concerns. He also has experience addressing personality-related difficulties and anger management.

His practice tends to focus on collaboration and empathy. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill teaching, and exploration of patterns that keep problems going. He often helps people navigate difficult relationship topics like commitment, boundaries, jealousy, and sexual concerns.

People interested in working together will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that inform online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape emotional safety and trust. It looks at patterns from past connections and helps people shift how they relate now, which can be useful for jealousy and intimacy struggles.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and pacing. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and helps people find their own answers, which fits work on identity, self-esteem, and coming to terms with relationship choices.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there he tailors an approach that may combine methods to meet specific needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for steady check-ins during transitions. It can also let people try different ways of working, such as focused skill practice or deeper emotional processing, without changing their daily routines.