Anna O'Gorman, LCSW

Anna O'Gorman brings two decades of professional social work experience to her practice, with six of those years spent as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions, alongside helping those adapt to living with chronic conditions. Based in California, she combines a holistic perspective with practical tools to address both emotional and physical aspects of distress.

Her work is grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices, which she integrates into a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Anna creates a calm, open space for exploring thoughts and feelings without judgment, and she partners with each person to develop strategies that fit their life and goals. Whether a person is coping with grief, adjusting to illness, managing caregiver stress, or working through attachment and family issues, Anna emphasizes paced, compassionate care that honors each individual s experience.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Anna uses evidence-based techniques to help clients build resilience, improve coping, and find clearer direction during difficult transitions. She frames therapy as a joint process - taking the first step can feel courageous, and she is committed to walking alongside people as they work toward greater balance and wellbeing.

Mindfulness and somatic-informed approaches for online care

Anna uses mindfulness-based techniques to help clients notice thoughts and emotions with less reactivity, which can reduce the intensity of stress and anxiety and improve emotional regulation. She also integrates somatic practices that focus on bodily sensations - these techniques can support people processing trauma, chronic pain, or stress by reconnecting mind and body in gentle, practical ways. Additionally, a self-compassion orientation encourages kinder self-talk and gentler coping strategies for grief, shame, and life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Anna approaches therapy collaboratively, listening to each person s needs, goals, and preferences to tailor interventions that fit their life. Together they determine which techniques feel most helpful and adjust the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow people to receive professional support from wherever they are located in California. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these methods effectively to the online setting, and Anna works to make each session practical and relevant to daily life.