- Mindfulness oriented
- Somatic practices
- Practical tools
About Anna
Anna O'Gorman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of social work experience and six years practicing as an LCSW. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and life transitions, and helps people adjust to chronic health conditions. Her approach is practical and grounded, aimed at helping people take manageable steps forward.
She blends mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices to help people notice how their body and mind respond to stress. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, offers tools, and works with each person to find what helps. The tone in sessions is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on small changes that add up over time.
Anna draws on two decades of social work to support people through loss, caregiving strain, and illness-related challenges. She also addresses attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional fallout from separation and divorce. Her experience includes helping people who face grief, guilt, shame, and the exhaustion that comes with long-term caregiving.
People who prefer clear, steady guidance tend to do well with her style. She aims to make sessions understandable and usable for everyday life. Progress is paced to fit each person’s needs and daily responsibilities.
To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a session. Anna works in California and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Anna integrates mindfulness into therapy by helping people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. This simple practice can reduce reactivity and support clearer choices during stressful moments.She uses self-compassion techniques to replace harsh self-criticism with kinder self-talk. These strategies help when dealing with grief, shame, or the emotional strain of caregiving.
Somatic practices are part of her work too, focusing on how stress shows up in the body. Gentle body-based exercises and awareness can ease tension and help people feel more grounded when facing trauma, chronic pain, or anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what works.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and reducing travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to find an approach and session rhythm that fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Anna has 20 years of social work experience and has practiced as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for six years in California.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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