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Anna O'Gorman

Anna O'Gorman, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm practical support for life transitions

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  • Mindfulness based
  • Somatic focus
  • Collaborative goals

About Anna

Anna O'Gorman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of professional social work experience. She offers steady, calm support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and big life changes. Her manner is straightforward and compassionate, aiming to make the first steps feel manageable.

Over two decades in the field, Anna has helped people adapt to chronic health conditions and the ongoing strains of caregiving. She blends mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices into sessions. That means paying attention to thoughts, emotions, and bodily signals and learning practical ways to respond rather than react.

Her sessions are collaborative. She listens first, then helps set small, realistic goals. Work in therapy might include short practices to reduce immediate stress, learning ways to notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and building daily routines that support mood and energy.

Anna helps people make changes at a pace that fits their life. She uses plain language and concrete steps rather than jargon. For parents reading this on a phone, expect a calm, practical approach that focuses on what you can do between sessions.

If you want to explore coping strategies for depression, grief, or long-term illness, Anna offers a steady presence and clear tools. To begin, follow the site’s steps to match and schedule a session according to availability.

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How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Anna blends mindfulness and somatic-informed practices to help people manage symptoms and build steady routines. Mindfulness practice here simply means learning short, focused exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; it can help with anxiety, stress, and depressive rumination. Somatic-informed practice involves noticing body sensations and learning ways to calm or regulate the nervous system, which often helps when feelings are intense or rooted in past trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will talk with each person about goals and everyday needs, and together they choose strategies that fit. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow people to keep continuity of care while managing health or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins or scheduling that better matches work and family rhythms, depending on the formats the therapist offers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also works with people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, and related emotional challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions combine mindfulness, self-compassion, and attention to the body to help people notice and shift unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of professional social work experience, including practicing as an LCSW in California for six years under that credential.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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