Dr. Dennis Gourley

Dr. Dennis Gourley helps people who are facing grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and intense stress. He is a licensed clinical social worker with fifty years of professional experience. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to move forward.

Dr. Gourley sees clients who struggle with anger, career challenges, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and the strain that comes with aging. He also brings experience supporting first responders, veterans, and people coping with hospice and end-of-life concerns. His work emphasizes listening first and building on each person’s strengths.

He uses psychodynamic therapy to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and feelings. Sessions often focus on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions. This approach can help people make different choices and find more ease in everyday life.

In the room he encourages clear talk and steady pacing. He respects the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to make each step manageable. Many clients find it helpful to set small goals and check progress between meetings.

Dr. Gourley asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time. International clients are accepted, and sessions are offered in English.

Psychodynamic Work and Online Care

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and experiences shape present feelings and reactions. It looks for repeating patterns in relationships, mood, and behavior so those patterns can be understood and shifted. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, depression, and stress by making connections that feel stuck.

In practice he listens for themes that return across sessions and helps clients link current problems to earlier life events. That makes it easier to try new responses and set small, concrete goals. Deciding which approach feels right is a collaborative process and he will work with each person to tailor the method to their needs and goals.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time, which can make regular meetings more doable. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and options that better match a person’s daily routine. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and which best match your needs.