Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW
Integrative therapy tailored to complex needs
- Trauma informed care
- LGBTQIA+ affirming support
- Relationships and sexuality
About Dr. Clifford Green
Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In addition to graduate and undergraduate degrees in social work with a focus on behavioral mental health, he also holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, which reflects advanced training in understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behavior connect. Across his years as a social worker and psychotherapist, he has found that many people benefit most from an integrative, individualized approach that can be tailored to their specific needs rather than forced into a single model.
Dr. Green has extensive experience working with forensically encumbered individuals and has developed particular depth in treating trauma, including sexual trauma. He also works with serious mental illness, including bipolar and depressive disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, and concerns related to suicidal ideation, a history of suicide or parasuicidal gestures, and self-harm behaviors. Additional areas of focus include substance use disorders, anger management, and personality disorders, with particular experience involving antisocial, histrionic, and borderline personality disorders.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Green is well-versed in concerns that can be especially salient for LGBTQIA+ clients, including sexual or romantic orientation, gender identity, queer and genderqueer identity, asexuality, intersex experiences, and internalized homo- and transphobia. He also has experience supporting couples and people navigating relationship concerns, along with issues related to sexuality and sexual dysfunction, including infidelity, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, BDSM and kink, differences in sexual desire, out-of-control sexual behavior including sex or pornography addiction, low or diminished sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, and pain conditions such as vaginismus, dyspareunia, and vulvodynia.
Dr. Green approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship that draws from multiple techniques to support meaningful change. He is passionate about empowerment and works to help clients reconnect with their strengths, build insight and resilience, reinforce coping skills, and reclaim a sense of agency while moving toward lasting growth.
Dr. Green has extensive experience working with forensically encumbered individuals and has developed particular depth in treating trauma, including sexual trauma. He also works with serious mental illness, including bipolar and depressive disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, and concerns related to suicidal ideation, a history of suicide or parasuicidal gestures, and self-harm behaviors. Additional areas of focus include substance use disorders, anger management, and personality disorders, with particular experience involving antisocial, histrionic, and borderline personality disorders.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Green is well-versed in concerns that can be especially salient for LGBTQIA+ clients, including sexual or romantic orientation, gender identity, queer and genderqueer identity, asexuality, intersex experiences, and internalized homo- and transphobia. He also has experience supporting couples and people navigating relationship concerns, along with issues related to sexuality and sexual dysfunction, including infidelity, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, BDSM and kink, differences in sexual desire, out-of-control sexual behavior including sex or pornography addiction, low or diminished sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, and pain conditions such as vaginismus, dyspareunia, and vulvodynia.
Dr. Green approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship that draws from multiple techniques to support meaningful change. He is passionate about empowerment and works to help clients reconnect with their strengths, build insight and resilience, reinforce coping skills, and reclaim a sense of agency while moving toward lasting growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
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
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Clifford Green have?
Dr. Clifford Green has 8 years of experience.
Is Dr. Clifford Green a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License: HI LCSW LCSW-4581.
In which languages does Dr. Clifford Green provide therapy?
Dr. Clifford Green provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Clifford Green located?
Dr. Clifford Green is located in Hawaii.
How can I work with Dr. Clifford Green as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Clifford Green through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Clifford Green work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Green works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Clifford Green cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Dr. Clifford Green draws from multiple therapy styles to meet clients where they are and to stay focused on practical, meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practice new skills that can support day-to-day functioning, especially when stress, anxiety, depression, or compulsive habits feel overwhelming.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. It can be especially useful when emotions escalate quickly, when conflict feels hard to navigate, or when coping strategies are no longer working. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection, trust, and safety, which can be relevant for trauma histories, intimacy concerns, and recurring relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Green collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what has helped or not helped in the past, and choose strategies that fit the client’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy also makes support more flexible. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between sessions and to fit therapy into busy schedules or changing circumstances.
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