Therapist profile
Anna O'Gorman, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
Continue with AnnaWhere Anna stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 102110
- NPI
- 1699927038
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Mindfulness practices
- Somatic awareness
- Caregiver support
About Anna
Anna O'Gorman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with 20 years of social work experience and six years as an LCSW. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. Anna also supports those adjusting to chronic illness and the practical strains that brings.
Her style is calm and straightforward. She uses mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices to help people notice how their bodies and thoughts react to stress. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations are paced to fit what someone can manage right now.
Anna pays attention to patterns that keep people putting others first or staying stuck in difficult relationships. She talks through boundaries, communication habits, and ways to make decisions that feel more aligned with personal values. Practical tools and in-session practice are part of the work.
She has experience supporting caregivers, people facing cancer or chronic pain, and those dealing with loss or major life transitions. Attachment-related concerns, codependency patterns, and feelings of emptiness or guilt are also within her focus. Her approach blends attention to body sensations with skills for managing hard thoughts and emotions.
Sessions are conducted in English from California. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking. To start, follow the platform steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Anna draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, stress, and for pausing before reacting in difficult relationships.She also uses somatic-informed work, which focuses on bodily responses to stress and trauma. This approach helps people recognize tension patterns and learn gentle ways to regulate physical reactions that contribute to overwhelm.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at symptoms, life demands, and what feels doable, then try techniques and adjust as needed. The goal is to match methods to the client's goals and everyday life, not to follow a single fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow people to check in from a familiar environment. Phone sessions may work when a quick check-in is needed or when video is not practical, while video can allow for in-session practice of breathing and body awareness. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and frequency to what fits a client's routine and needs.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment issues, and codependency patterns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices. Sessions emphasize noticing body responses and practicing concrete skills during and between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of social work experience, including six years working as an LCSW in California.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.