Works with
- Anger
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How Dennis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 50
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dennis
Dr. Dennis Gourley is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with five decades of experience. He helps people who are dealing with grief, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, and major life changes.
He also supports those facing career challenges and offers coaching for practical next steps. Dr. Gourley listens for the strengths people already bring.
He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and works together with them to find useful ways forward.
Background and approach
He recognizes that starting therapy can feel hard and meets people with steady encouragement. His background includes long experience across hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and armed forces issues, first responder concerns, aging and geriatric matters, and responses to sexual assault and abuse. That range gives him familiarity with high-stress and emotionally charged situations.
In sessions he uses psychodynamic therapy to look at patterns that repeat over time and the feelings tied to those patterns. The focus is on understanding how past experiences shape present reactions and on making different choices in daily life. People can work with him for issues such as bipolar mood challenges, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and managing anger.
He also offers support for coping with life transitions and for building career direction. Dr. Gourley conducts therapy in English and is available to international clients.
He blends listening with practical discussion to help people map out next steps and cope more effectively with difficult emotions.
What Dennis works with
Everything Dennis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dennis's practice.
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Dennis lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Psychodynamic work and online access
Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat between relationships and life stages. It helps people connect present reactions to past experiences and name the feelings that drive behavior. This approach can be useful for anger, grief, trauma, and recurring relationship or mood patterns.That work is often exploratory and conversational. The therapist will collaborate with clients to identify what makes the most sense for their goals. Together they decide whether to focus on understanding past influences, building coping skills, or combining both approaches as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible, brief touchpoints for ongoing support between longer talks.
Choosing the right format is part of the process and can change over time. The therapist will help find a rhythm and method that match a client's schedule, communication style, and goals.
Questions people ask about Dennis
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with grief, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, and career issues, plus trauma, bipolar challenges, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic therapy to help people notice repeating patterns and the feelings behind them. Sessions focus on understanding those patterns and making different choices.
What is his professional background?
Dr. Gourley has 50 years of professional experience and a long history working in areas such as hospice care, veteran issues, first responder concerns, and geriatric matters.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.