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Clifford Bough, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Skills and coaching
About Clifford
Clifford Bough is an LCSW licensed in New York with 18 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family problems, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and issues with self-esteem. He also supports coping with life changes, anger, compassion fatigue, and coaching around everyday difficulties.
Clifford uses straightforward conversations to find what is getting in the way of change. He listens for unhelpful thought patterns and routines, then works with clients to test different ways of responding. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on skills to handle strong emotions.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness. That mix is used to address mood problems, panic and anxiety, substance use, and complex communication problems. Clifford pays attention to how relationships and past patterns affect current stress.
He has experience addressing issues that come up with aging and geriatric concerns, blended family situations, fatherhood topics, hoarding, infidelity, and veteran-related matters. He also works with personality and mood disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges.
Sessions are conducted in English and organized around the goals a person brings. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Clifford practices from New York and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Clifford commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses. CBT focuses on specific thoughts, moods, and behaviors and helps people test new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, panic, and addiction-related urges.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns influence stress and emotional reactions. Client-centered methods are used to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals and on the concerns they bring to the session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clifford will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That selection can change over time as progress is reviewed and goals are adjusted.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people like online work because it can fit into a break at work, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier when needed. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what works with your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Clifford helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversations that identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries small, testable changes and skill practice between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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