About Ann Green, NP

I was born in the Czech Republic and arrived in NYC by boat when I was 10 years old. My Jewish family's history in Eastern Europe and my experience as an immigrant have been part of shaping who I am today. I have been a social justice advocate and social activist all of my adult life. In the early 70s, I began working with the creator of Social Therapy, Fred Newman, PhD, and have played a significant role in its development. Social Therapeutics is a transformative approach to how we live our lives, centered on our relationality and our power to create our lives (and the world) with others.

I see each of us as social beings who develop within our unique environments—families, workplaces, and communities—yet we are stuck in a culture of individualism and alienation. Therapy, for me, is about accessing our relationality and our historicalness. It’s about breaking out of isolation and becoming empowered to create meaningful connections, belonging, and community.

Over the years, I’ve had many career experiences—nursing, working with children, political advocacy, and even advertising sales—each deepening my understanding of human relationships and how the world works. Throughout, I’ve continued to practice psychotherapy, helping people heal, grow, and transform. I work with individuals and groups to tackle depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

I’m proud to serve as Creative Director at The East Side Institute, home of social therapeutics and performance activism. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting you in your journey.

Ann

P.S. Some fun facts about me:

I love movies, theatre, and music. I'm an especially big fan of classic films, both American and foreign. I also like to play with all the latest technology and explore what it can contribute to creating a global community.