- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Forgiveness and guilt
About Edward
Edward Gorch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 26 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and family concerns. Edward helps people manage workplace pressure, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation so they can function better day to day.
Edward uses straightforward conversation and practical steps in sessions. He helps people name what fuels their anger and frustration, spot patterns, and try clearer responses. Sessions also cover guilt, shame, and problems with self-worth when those issues feed into frequent outbursts or simmering resentment.
His background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing mood disorders and trauma. He combines techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods with a trauma-informed outlook. In practice that means working on skills for emotion regulation, repairing strained relationships, and addressing past wounds without rushing the process.
People come to him when anger affects work, close relationships, or daily mood. He helps set concrete goals, such as reducing reactive responses, improving communication, or easing social anxiety. Progress is measured in practical changes the client notices between sessions.
Edward asks straightforward questions and offers exercises to try between meetings. He supports people who want to work through resentment, find forgiveness where possible, and build healthier routines. Sessions focus on real-life problems and realistic steps toward change.
Approaches used in online sessions
Edward draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective. One approach focuses on emotion regulation skills that teach practical ways to notice rising anger, slow the reaction, and choose a different response. These skills are useful for workplace stress, conflicts with others, and daily frustration.Another common strand concentrates on addressing past trauma and its continued effects. This involves talking through difficult memories, identifying how they influence current behavior, and building strategies to reduce unhelpful patterns like withdrawal or resentment. It helps when anger is linked to earlier harm or shame.
Finding the right way to work is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what feels helpful and adjust plan and techniques together. The idea is to match methods to the client's goals, whether that is reducing outbursts, improving relationships, or easing social anxiety.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to keep momentum between in-person meetings and to practice new skills in real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and family concerns, plus related issues like guilt, shame, loneliness, and workplace problems.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises. Sessions focus on naming patterns, practicing new responses, and setting achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and interpersonal challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.