Diane K. Greene, LISW

Social work in Manhattan often feels like a quiet constant, a steady presence on side streets where the city’s pace doesn’t quite reach. Diane K. Greene, LISW, fits that rhythm—an Upper West Side practice that’s been part of the neighborhood fabric for years, though you’d never know it from the unassuming storefront on 201 W 77th St. The block itself is a mix of pre-war buildings and small businesses, the kind of stretch where dog walkers and strollers share the sidewalk without fanfare. They handle the usual spectrum of concerns—anxiety, depression, life transitions—without the clinical detachment some places default to. It’s the sort of office you’d walk past daily and only later realize might be exactly what you needed. Directions are simple enough if you know the area, but for anyone unfamiliar, a map helps avoid the usual West Side confusion around subway exits. The practice doesn’t advertise hours or specialties, which keeps things straightforward; if you’re curious, (212) 496-7836 is the number to call. No frills, no promises—just the kind of low-key professionalism that actually works for people who’d rather not make a production out of asking for help. For the exact location, here’s the map. Sometimes that’s all you need.