Dr. Clifford Green, LCSW
Integrative, collaborative therapy for trauma, relationships, and change
- Trauma and sexual trauma
- LGBTQIA plus affirming care
- Substance use support
About Dr. Clifford Green
Dr. Clifford Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a doctorate in clinical psychology as well as graduate and undergraduate degrees in social work focused on behavioral mental health. His training spans multiple treatment models, and his work as a social worker and psychotherapist has shaped an integrative, individualized style that is tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and circumstances.
He has extensive experience supporting forensically encumbered individuals and brings focused expertise in trauma treatment, including histories of sexual trauma. Dr. Green also works with serious mental illnesses, including bipolar and depressive disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, and concerns related to suicidal thoughts, past suicide or parasuicidal gestures, and self-harm behaviors. In addition, he provides care for substance use disorders, anger management concerns, and personality disorders, with particular experience with antisocial, histrionic, and borderline personality disorders.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Green is well-versed in concerns that may be especially salient for LGBTQIA+ people, including sexual and romantic orientation, gender identity, queer and genderqueer identity, asexuality, intersex experiences, and internalized homo- and transphobia. He also supports couples and individuals navigating relationship challenges, along with concerns related to sexuality and sexual functioning, including infidelity, non-monogamy and polyamory, BDSM and kink, sexual desire discrepancy, out-of-control sexual behavior and pornography addiction, low or diminished sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, and vaginismus, dyspareunia, or vulvodynia.
Dr. Green values a collaborative therapeutic relationship that draws on a range of techniques to help clients strengthen coping skills, build insight and resilience, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. His approach emphasizes empathy, empowerment, and helping people reconnect with their strengths and sense of agency throughout the process of healing and self-discovery.
He has extensive experience supporting forensically encumbered individuals and brings focused expertise in trauma treatment, including histories of sexual trauma. Dr. Green also works with serious mental illnesses, including bipolar and depressive disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, and concerns related to suicidal thoughts, past suicide or parasuicidal gestures, and self-harm behaviors. In addition, he provides care for substance use disorders, anger management concerns, and personality disorders, with particular experience with antisocial, histrionic, and borderline personality disorders.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Green is well-versed in concerns that may be especially salient for LGBTQIA+ people, including sexual and romantic orientation, gender identity, queer and genderqueer identity, asexuality, intersex experiences, and internalized homo- and transphobia. He also supports couples and individuals navigating relationship challenges, along with concerns related to sexuality and sexual functioning, including infidelity, non-monogamy and polyamory, BDSM and kink, sexual desire discrepancy, out-of-control sexual behavior and pornography addiction, low or diminished sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, and vaginismus, dyspareunia, or vulvodynia.
Dr. Green values a collaborative therapeutic relationship that draws on a range of techniques to help clients strengthen coping skills, build insight and resilience, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. His approach emphasizes empathy, empowerment, and helping people reconnect with their strengths and sense of agency throughout the process of healing and self-discovery.
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). His license is 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 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-informed approaches, made accessible through online therapy
Dr. Clifford Green draws from multiple evidence-informed approaches to support clients with concerns such as trauma, mood and anxiety symptoms, relationship stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing skills that can make daily challenges feel more manageable over time. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful when emotions feel intense or relationships feel strained. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection, trust, and safety, helping clients build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Green collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped in the past, and choose strategies that fit the client’s needs and preferences. The process can evolve as therapy progresses and priorities become clearer.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support, whether someone is in Hawaii or connecting internationally. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone sessions, with additional options like live chat or text-based messaging for flexibility around busy schedules, travel, or times when writing feels easier than talking.
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