Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Anna O'Gorman, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 102110
- NPI
- 1699927038
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Anna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Mindfulness methods
- Somatic practices
- Chronic illness support
About Anna
Anna O'Gorman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with 20 years of professional social work experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her profile notes additional attention to aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
O'Gorman uses practical, evidence-based approaches and works with people who need straightforward help handling hard moments. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on skills that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She also supports people adjusting to serious illness, caregiving roles, and the emotional effects of loss.
Her style is collaborative and grounded. She draws on mindfulness-based methods and somatic practices to help people notice physical reactions and manage them. She also emphasizes self-compassion techniques to reduce harsh self-judgment and to support steady coping.
Over two decades in social work informs a pragmatic approach to problem solving. That experience includes six years practicing as an LCSW in California. She combines clinical practice with attention to practical pressures like work, family roles, and health-related demands.
People who contact her can expect clear conversation about goals and manageable steps between sessions. The work aims to make daily life less overwhelming and to create clearer options when change is needed.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Anna O'Gorman integrates mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice and slow down stressful thoughts and bodily reactions. Mindfulness can be used to reduce anxiety spikes, manage grief moments, and create clearer responses during hard situations.She also uses somatic practices that focus on bodily experience and physical regulation. These methods help people recognize tension patterns and try simple body-based tools to reduce pain, panic, or agitation during daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help the client identify which techniques feel most useful and will adapt methods based on the person's goals, preferences, and how they respond in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. Some formats can also work better for shorter check-ins or when camera use is limited, so discussing practical needs at the first appointment helps set a workable plan.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and family-related difficulties.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques with a focus on mindfulness and somatic practices. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings to manage symptoms and daily stressors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional social work experience, including six years practicing as an LCSW in California.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices with that credential.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session from the available times.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers