- Mindfulness based
- Body-focused work
- Collaborative planning
About Anna
Anna O'Gorman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years in social work and six years practicing as an LCSW in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at steady, manageable progress.
She pays attention to how the body and mind interact, using mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people notice what happens in their bodies when they are stressed. She also encourages self-compassion so clients can be kinder to themselves while they work through hard feelings. Sessions are collaborative - the person sets goals and O'Gorman helps make a step-by-step plan to reach them.
Her work includes support for people adjusting to chronic illness, aging concerns, and caregiver strain. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, codependency, and issues like guilt or forgiveness. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among the concerns she assists with.
People who like a calm, reflective pace tend to match well with her style. She aims to build practical skills alongside emotional understanding. Progress often looks like clearer choices, better routines, and fewer overwhelming moments.
New clients start by describing what feels most urgent and then agree on short-term goals. Over time the plan changes to match what is most helpful. She works in English and provides care within California as an LCSW.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Anna integrates mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness can support anxiety, stress, and grief by teaching simple attention skills and calming routines that can be used between sessions.She also uses somatic-informed techniques, which focus on bodily experiences like tension, breath, and posture. These methods help when emotions feel trapped in the body, and they can be useful for trauma, chronic pain, and stress regulation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test methods, see what feels helpful, and adjust the plan as goals and needs change. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and practical.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Different formats can also help when someone prefers less time on camera or a shorter appointment during a workday.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Additional areas include chronic illness adjustment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with mindfulness and somatic practices woven into sessions. She focuses on small, achievable steps and on building self-compassion while working through difficult feelings.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 20 years of social work experience and six years practicing as an LCSW in California. That background shapes her steady, experienced approach to common life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are provided to clients located in California.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person appointments are available.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the signup process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.