Ed Green, MSSW, LCSW,
Ed Green, MSSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience serving diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and geriatric clients. He has provided therapy in a wide range of settings, such as residential treatment facilities, hospitals, community mental health centers, long-term care facilities, and private practice. Ed specializes in individual, group, and marital therapy, bringing extensive expertise and a client-centered, Psychospiritual approach to his work.
Since retiring, Ed maintains a small but Telehealth practice with renewed focus and energy. He holds three black belts an instructor in Kung Fu and Tai Chi martial arts and was inducted into the Martial Arts World Peace Hall of Fame for his contributions to martial arts by combining Tai Chi and group therapy to help children, teens and adults experiencing mental health disorders such as ADHD, Anxiety, poor anger Management and impulse control, and other behavioral disorders. Ed enjoys chess, reading and research, and spending quality time with family and friends. These personal pursuits reflect his commitment to lifelong learning and holistic well-being, principles he integrates into his therapeutic approach.
Ed is the founder and principal clinician of Ed Green, LCSW Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC, and operates under his brand. Ed is the interim Clinical Director at Fresh Start Therapeutic Services, LLC, a community mental health center. He is also an accomplished author and speaker, with his first book, Escape from Insanity: Illusions and Lies, highlighting the importance of connecting with clients’ spiritual nature in psychotherapy. Through workshops, retreats, coaching, and consultation, Ed continues to provide guidance for personal and professional growth, helping individuals and organizations achieve meaningful transformation.
• The University of Texas at Arlington - MSW DCP
• Licenced Clinical Social Worker
• National Association of Social Workers
In 2019, I authored my first book, Escape from Insanity: Illusions and Lies, which explores the vital role of connecting with clients’ spiritual nature in psychotherapy to promote healing and personal growth. This work reflects my commitment to integrating clinical expertise with a holistic understanding of human experience, and it serves as a foundation for my workshops, retreats, and ongoing work in coaching and consultation.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Coaching for Personal Growth
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
Whether psychotherapy, coaching, or workshops, I enjoy helping people identify and break free from cognitive distortions—those patterns of faulty or inaccurate thinking that can fuel emotional distress and block personal growth. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic techniques, I guide clients in uncovering the root of these distortions while integrating a deeper understanding of their spiritual nature through a self-discovery process. It is very rewarding when the self-discovery process leads to a shift in perception and can recognize the changes in thought patterns, which boost their self-esteem and confidence after navigating the blocks and obstacles that appeared to be holding them back.
Locations
Ed Green, LCSW Psychotherapy Coaching and Consulting, LLC
Houston, TX 77024