Anna O'Gorman , LCSW

Anna O'Gorman brings two decades of professional social work experience, including six years practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. Her practice has focused on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and the transitions life requires. She also has experience supporting individuals who are adjusting to chronic illness, caregiving responsibilities, aging-related concerns, and other complex life circumstances.

Grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices, Anna emphasizes a holistic approach that attends to thoughts, emotions, and bodily experience. She creates an accepting, nonjudgmental space where exploration of feelings and patterns is approached with curiosity and practical tools. Anna works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, build coping strategies, and strengthen resilience over time. Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with attention to the lived realities of illness, caregiving, family dynamics, and life change, with the aim of helping people find greater balance and well-being.

Mindfulness, Body-Awareness, and Online Care

Anna integrates mindfulness practices to help people become more aware of their thoughts and emotions in the present moment; these gentle attention skills can reduce reactivity and support better stress and anxiety management. She also uses self-compassion techniques that encourage kinder self-talk and reduce shame or guilt, which can be especially helpful for grief, caregiving stress, or chronic illness. Somatic practices focus on body sensations and breathing to help people process trauma responses and manage physical symptoms related to stress and pain.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Anna will work with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Treatment is framed as a partnership that honors personal pace and priorities.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to schedule consistent sessions around life demands and health limitations. These formats offer flexibility for individuals balancing caregiving, work, medical appointments, or mobility challenges, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver ongoing, evidence-informed care.