Clifford Bough, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Clifford Bough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.

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Licensed inNew York
License077329
NPI 1437334695
Experience18+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Clifford

Clifford Bough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He supports those coping with mood disorders, grief, anger, and major life changes. He brings 18 years of experience to his work in New York and offers straightforward, respectful care.

Clifford keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. He listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals. Conversations are practical and calm, aimed at building skills for managing intense emotions and everyday challenges.

Background and approach

He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. He also draws from client-centered work to keep the conversation person-focused and from cognitive behavioral strategies to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Clifford helps people who face complicated issues like bipolar disorder, panic attacks, substance use, hoarding, or communication problems.

He also supports parents dealing with fatherhood concerns and people facing aging and geriatric challenges. He adjusts his approach to match each person’s situation and goals. Sessions can include coaching elements when helpful, such as building routine, improving coping skills, and planning next steps.

Clifford emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps so people can move toward more stable, manageable days.

Credentials

LCSW (New York): License 077329 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1437334695 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Clifford lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Grief
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Gender dysphoria
Hoarding
Infidelity
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Clifford names

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Online support

How attachment and skill-based approaches fit online

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behavior; online sessions let people talk through relationship patterns and reactions from wherever they are. Client-centered therapy keeps the focus on the person's own goals and priorities, using empathic listening to help someone name what they want to change and why. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises that can be assigned and reviewed between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Clifford will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and collaborate on a plan that matches your goals and preferences. That may mean trying a mix of attachment-informed exploration and concrete CBT skill work until you find what helps.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, quick follow-ups, and different ways to practice skills outside of sessions.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Clifford commonly address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is direct and respectful, with a focus on listening, setting goals, and teaching practical skills to manage intense emotions and daily challenges.

What background and experience does he have?

Clifford has 18 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and community care prior to his current practice in New York.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clifford offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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