Anna O'Gorman, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Anna O'Gorman is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent 20 years in social work, including six years as an LCSW in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 102110 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1699927038 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Anna

Anna O'Gorman is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent 20 years in social work, including six years as an LCSW in California. She draws on that long experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and big life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people manage daily challenges and feel more able to cope.

She focuses on adjusting to chronic illness and caregiving strain, and on issues such as attachment, communication problems, codependency, and feelings of emptiness.

Background and approach

Anna also helps people dealing with major life events like divorce, loss, and recovery after disasters. She uses mindful and body-aware practices alongside self-compassion to steady difficult emotions. In sessions she works collaboratively with each person to notice what matters most and try simple, doable steps.

Conversations are grounded in real-life problems rather than jargon. The goal is clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and better ways to handle stressors. Anna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location and timing. Getting started begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability. She conducts therapy in English and sees clients based in California.

International clients are not currently accepted.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Anna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are explained simply and applied to everyday problems. Mindfulness practices help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away, which can ease anxiety and stress. Self-compassion exercises teach kinder self-talk and reduce harsh self-criticism, useful for depression, guilt, and shame. Somatic or body-aware practices focus on physical sensations and gentle movement to help the body and mind settle after trauma or intense emotion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily challenges, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she and the client try approaches that match those needs and adjust over time in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video sessions let you see facial cues and use visual exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, journaling-style updates, or when scheduling shorter contacts during a busy day.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Anna commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and life transitions. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiving strain, attachment and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using mindfulness, self-compassion, and body-focused practices to help people manage feelings and reactions. Sessions emphasize concrete steps you can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional social work experience, including six years practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is based in California and holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated as LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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