- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 18919) with four decades of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting and ADHD. He also lists work around family of origin, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and challenges that come with life changes.
Rooney trained in both public sector settings and private practice supervision. He describes his orientation as brief solution-focused while keeping an eclectic set of tools. In sessions he draws on approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential and Jungian ideas, and mindfulness practices.
People meet him to talk through practical problems and to get clearer about decisions. He has long experience with substance use concerns and grief work, and with clients facing medical or aging-related stresses. He offers straightforward conversations about behavior, coping, and next steps.
His background includes wide-ranging clinical work over 40 years, across mood disorders, spectrum conditions, trauma and relational issues. That experience informs how he helps people sort complicated histories and current pressures. He often blends short-term strategies with deeper reflective work when needed.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skills you can try between meetings, and checking what actually changes. He encourages people who want practical help with self-esteem, career decisions, or the fallout from difficult life events to consider what a few focused sessions could clarify.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions can use that same attentive listening to help people clarify feelings, values, and choices. It often helps with relationship tensions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into specific steps to change. In remote sessions this looks like setting small experiments, tracking behaviors between meetings, and reviewing what worked or did not work. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and habit-related concerns.
People often find the right approach by trying methods together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt techniques from client-centered work, CBT, or existential reflection as needed. That collaborative stance helps match short-term strategies with deeper exploration when required.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect is part of the first meeting with the therapist.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and ADHD among other areas.
How would he approach guilt or shame issues?
He uses an eclectic mix with brief solution-focused orientation and longer work when needed, combining CBT, client-centered listening, and reflective approaches to address guilt and shame.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 40 years of clinical experience across public sector and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.