About | Neil Gorman

Psychoanalytic Formation & Practice:

Hello, I'm Neil Gorman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practicing Lacanian Analyst who sees patients and analysands in person and virtually. I'm also a member of The Lacanian Compass, the New Lacanian School (NLS), and the World Association of Psychoanalysis (WAP).

When someone speaks during a psychoanalytic session, I will attempt to draw their attention to how they symptomatically respond to desires and demands in repetitive ways that often produce suffering.

This approach aims to bring the patient's unconscious fantasies and beliefs, which are often hidden and rooted in family history and lived experience, to the surface and put them into words. When this process works, patients begin to listen to themselves differently and put into words what feels unsayable.

If you're interested in setting up an appointment with me, you can learn about my practice here and schedule one here or by emailing me directly.

Academic Background:

I have a BA in history, a Masters in Social Work (MSW), and a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW).

I actively taught in Higher Education from 2012 to 2024. During that time, I started as an adjunct professor, then moved through the ranks to assistant professor, and eventually gained tenure and became an associate professor at Aurora University's George Williams School of Social Work, where I taught courses on the application of psychological theory to clinical practice with individuals, families, couples, and groups; diagnostics, human behavior in the social environment; and social policy and diversity. My full CV can be viewed here.

In 2024, I decided to step away from academic work to focus more on parenting and my clinical practice.

Although I'm not currently teaching, I still serve on dissertation committees if someone is looking for a content expert in Lacanian Psychoanalysis. If you'd like to talk to me about the possibility of being on your dissertation committee, you should email me with a description of your dissertation.

Public Work:

I have been an active podcaster for several years, and I have produced several podcasts. Most of the podcasts I've created have focused on engaging people in informal and informative conversations about psychoanalysis. In addition, I've used podcasts to deliver course content and to share anecdotes about my formation as a clinician. Finally, I've created podcasts that focus on my personal experiences as someone born in 1978 who lived through a time before the internet, smartphones, and GPS were commonplace.