- Psychodynamic therapy
- Grief and loss
- Career coaching
About Dennis
Dr. Dennis Gourley is a Pennsylvania-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 50 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with grief, anger, career stress, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. He also works with trauma, bipolar concerns, and those facing aging or hospice-related questions. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Dr. Gourley approaches work in a way that treats each person as the expert on their own life. He looks for strengths a person already has and uses those strengths to address what's causing trouble. He encourages practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon. Expect straightforward discussion about what is happening now and what you want to change.
His main clinical approach is psychodynamic therapy. That style pays attention to patterns in relationships and feelings that may repeat over time. In practice he helps people notice those patterns and consider how past experiences affect present behavior. For anger this can mean looking at what usually triggers a quick temper and what lies underneath that reaction.
Over his career he has helped people with first responder issues, veterans' concerns, sexual assault and abuse, and end-of-life counseling in hospice settings. He also offers coaching for career transitions and coping strategies for stress. His long experience includes a range of settings that inform how he listens and responds.
Beginning therapy with him involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The process is direct: pick an option, answer a few questions, and set a time to talk. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Psychodynamic approaches and working online
Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns in feelings and relationships that repeat over time. It helps people notice how past experiences may shape reactions like anger, resentment, or recurring conflicts. The approach often uses talk-based work to make these patterns clearer and to consider different responses.He emphasizes collaborating with each person to find the right approach. That means discussing goals, trying strategies, and adjusting what they do together based on what helps. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their needs and preferences rather than imposing a single path.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a workday break or sessions that avoid travel time. Online work can also let someone talk from a quieter place or choose not to use video when that suits them better. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to help sessions fit into everyday routines without changing the therapy itself.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with grief, anger, career difficulties, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes, among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic therapy and straightforward conversation to identify repeating patterns and underlying feelings related to current problems.
What is his professional background?
He has 50 years of professional experience and has worked in settings that include hospice and first responder support.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices with that credential in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.