
Ann Steiner
PhD, MFT, CGP
CA, USPsychotherapist, author, and former wheelchair warrior, Dr. Steiner is a dynamic, powerful speaker invited to give keynote addresses and workshops for medical, mental health, consumer groups and illne
About Dr. Steiner, author
- Author: "Back-up Systems for Speakers", numerous articles and book chapters about living with chronic illness, the challenges and joys of working with groups.
- Served as Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Medical School, San Francisco for over 14 years, a prominent lecturer, and consultant to therapists and group leaders, helped found The Psychotherapy Institute's Group Therapy Training Program, where she serves as a faculty consultant.
- Author: Help Your Group Thrive: Workbook and Planning Guide, Routledge Books, 2018, for leaders of work groups, coaches, managers, book and service clubs.
- Published over twenty articles and taught about the important, yet taboo topic of preparing for illness, death, relocation, and retirement among therapists, professional speakers and small business owners. Her work on the "Professional Will"
has been cited in the Wall Street Journal and been published in The New Therapist, available in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. - Dr. Steiner's experiences as a former wheelchair warrior was featured in an inspirational photo-essay book about women who have dealt with major obstacles, Believing in Ourselves: A Celebration of Women, Andrews McMeel, 2002.
- The Professional Speaker's Back-Up System: The Complete Guide - in process.
- Produced a downloadable system entitled The Therapist's Professional Will: The Complete Guide, described as the definitive guide for therapists committed to their clients' well being in the event of the therapist's absence.
- Completing a self-help book, the companion text for her audio MP3 The Rollercoaster of Chronic illness: How to Add Joy to the Ride. Also see a list of related articles and publications.
- Website provides a free downloadable Medical Information Form on which to track daily prescription medication intake and emergency contact information. This easy-to-use, one-page form improves safety and independence, and gives individuals more control over their medical care.
About Dr. Steiner, author
- Author: "Back-up Systems for Speakers", numerous articles and book chapters about living with chronic illness, the challenges and joys of working with groups.
- Served as Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Medical School, San Francisco for over 14 years, a prominent lecturer, and consultant to therapists and group leaders, helped found The Psychotherapy Institute's Group Therapy Training Program, where she serves as a faculty consultant.
- Author: Help Your Group Thrive: Workbook and Planning Guide, Routledge Books, 2018, for leaders of work groups, coaches, managers, book and service clubs.
- Published over twenty articles and taught about the important, yet taboo topic of preparing for illness, death, relocation, and retirement among therapists, professional speakers and small business owners. Her work on the "Professional Will"
has been cited in the Wall Street Journal and been published in The New Therapist, available in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. - Dr. Steiner's experiences as a former wheelchair warrior was featured in an inspirational photo-essay book about women who have dealt with major obstacles, Believing in Ourselves: A Celebration of Women, Andrews McMeel, 2002.
- The Professional Speaker's Back-Up System: The Complete Guide - in process.
- Produced a downloadable system entitled The Therapist's Professional Will: The Complete Guide, described as the definitive guide for therapists committed to their clients' well being in the event of the therapist's absence.
- Completing a self-help book, the companion text for her audio MP3 The Rollercoaster of Chronic illness: How to Add Joy to the Ride. Also see a list of related articles and publications.
- Website provides a free downloadable Medical Information Form on which to track daily prescription medication intake and emergency contact information. This easy-to-use, one-page form improves safety and independence, and gives individuals more control over their medical care.


