Therapist profile
Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW focusing on anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4581
- NPI1285058610
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- Anger management skills
- Relationship work
- Trauma informed care
About Clifford
Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems that include anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, and stress. Sessions address practical problems such as outbursts, lingering resentment, workplace frustration, and difficulty with intimacy or communication.
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people understand patterns that keep anger alive. Sessions often involve looking at how attachment history and current relationships shape emotional reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice thoughts that escalate anger and to try alternative responses in day-to-day life.
Dr. Green also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those tools can be useful when strong feelings feel overwhelming or when someone needs concrete strategies to calm down and think clearly. Emotionally-Focused and client-centered ideas guide how he listens and responds in-session so people feel heard while trying new approaches.
He has experience with trauma, including sexual trauma, and with serious mental health concerns such as bipolar disorder and substance use. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he works with issues around sexual and gender identity, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and related relationship concerns.
Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be supported; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, use the platform matching steps to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dr. Green commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. DBT offers concrete skills for regulating emotions and tolerating distress when strong feelings arise.Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his approach. It looks at how early relationships influence current patterns, helping people spot why certain interactions trigger intense reactions and how to change those patterns over time. He treats picking an approach as collaborative work - he will discuss options and help decide what fits the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking. The practical value of remote sessions is the ability to fit therapy into a weekday break or a quieter moment at home, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to practise coping skills between meetings and to bring real-life scenarios into conversation during sessions. The therapist will coordinate format and scheduling details once you start the matching process.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with anger at work?
Yes. He works with workplace frustration and teaches skills to manage snapping or burnout in professional settings.
What approach does he use for anger?
He uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to reduce reactivity and build emotion regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Hawaii.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Hawaii and practices from that location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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