About

Dr. Dennis Gourley is a Pennsylvania-licensed LCSW with 50 years of professional experience. Over the course of his career he has worked with people confronting grief and loss, anger, career difficulties, depression, stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Coaching is also listed among his areas of work.

His practice also addresses aging and geriatric issues, first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and armed forces issues, and sexual assault and abuse. These additional focus areas are part of the range of topics he lists as part of his work.

Dr. Gourley writes that he views each person as the expert of their own story and that individuals possess strengths that can help them address what challenges them. He acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and treats the decision to start as an important first step. His stated clinical approach is psychodynamic therapy, which informs how he frames and explores problems in collaboration with those he meets.
Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
Years Experience:
50
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes, Coaching, First responder issues, Sexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic approach:Psychodynamic Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: PA LCSW CW013873
  • NPI Number: 1447346234
  • License: LCSW (Pennsylvania)

Remote psychodynamic and coaching sessions

Dr. Dennis Gourley offers an approach grounded in psychodynamic therapy delivered through remote formats. Psychodynamic work focuses on exploring recurring emotional patterns, connections between past experiences and present responses, and the themes that shape how someone understands their life. In accessible conversation, this approach aims to increase awareness of those patterns so they can be understood and discussed.

He also lists coaching among his specialties, which can be paired with psychodynamic exploration. Coaching emphasizes goal-oriented steps, decision-making, and practical strategies for career or life transitions while remaining informed by broader psychological patterns.

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Dr. Gourley frames the process as collaborative, inviting people to work together on the concerns they bring and to choose the communication method that best fits their needs.

What is Dr. Gourley's professional background?

The profile indicates he has 50 years of professional work experience.

What are his credentials and license information?

He is an LCSW and holds a Pennsylvania license: PA LCSW CW013873.

Which languages does he provide services in?

Services are offered in English.

Where is Dr. Gourley located?

He is licensed in Pennsylvania.

How can someone work with him remotely?

Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does he accept clients outside the United States?

The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.

What does therapy cost with him?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started if I want to work with him?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.