- Solution-focused approach
- Works with grief and addiction
- Emphasizes practical steps
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California-based clinical psychologist with four decades of experience. He brings a long career in both public and private settings to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles. Dr. Rooney uses clear, direct conversation to help people make practical changes in daily life.
He describes his work as classically trained with an eclectic toolbox. He often uses brief, solution-focused methods but is open to longer work when issues need more time. His background includes counseling for substance use, mood and adjustment disorders, and trauma and abuse.
In sessions he emphasizes listening first, then working together on steps that fit each person’s life. He draws on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful patterns and try small, testable changes. Mindfulness and existential ideas guide discussions about values, meaning, and coping.
Dr. Rooney also brings experience addressing parenting concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. He lists codependency among his additional focus areas and supports people who want clearer boundaries and healthier connections.
People who prefer straightforward, practical guidance tend to do well with his style. He works in English and practices in California as CA Psychologist 18919. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's process for connecting and scheduling.
Approaches that guide online work
Dr. Rooney draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person's own goals; it helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.He also integrates Mindfulness and Existential ideas to help people connect with values and notice patterns in daily life. These approaches can help with coping, meaning-making, and staying present when life feels overwhelming. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options and adjust techniques based on each person's needs, goals, and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while the therapist and client decide together what approach works best.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, listening first and then collaborating on small, doable steps toward change.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has about 40 years of professional experience across public and private settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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