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Clifford Bough

Clifford Bough

LCSW

New York

Practical support for change and coping

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 077329
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Experience with addiction

    About Clifford

    Clifford Bough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood challenges, and life transitions. He works with adults on issues like depression, bipolar concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Clifford emphasizes respect and sensitivity in each conversation.

    He uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people find their footing. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him and on small, doable changes. Clifford adapts the pace and plan to match each person’s needs and goals.

    Motivational Interviewing is one approach he brings to conversations about change and substance use. He also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own priorities and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral ideas are used when thinking patterns and behaviors get in the way of daily life.

    Clifford has 18 years of professional experience as an LCSW in New York. That background includes work with family conflict, addiction, mood disorders, panic, and several other complex concerns. He aims to be practical, direct, and encouraging during sessions.

    People who choose Clifford can expect a collaborative process. He helps identify small steps, track progress, and adjust plans as needed. The work is paced to what the person can manage, with attention to real-life demands like work and family.

  2. Approaches used in online work and how they help

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses short, guided conversations to build motivation and plan next steps, which can help with substance use and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and helps people notice and shift those patterns in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s goals and perspectives, giving space to be heard and to decide the pace of change.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clifford will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made and life changes occur.

    Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also allow people to join from different locations when timing is the constraint. Clifford uses these therapeutic approaches to shape conversations that fit everyday life and practical goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    GriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Clifford help with?

    He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Clifford focuses on practical steps and honors each person’s priorities and readiness to change.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He brings 18 years of professional experience working in New York settings with a range of mood, addiction, and family-related concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    Clifford holds an LCSW and practices in New York.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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