- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 18919) with around 40 years of clinical experience. He has worked in both public-sector settings and private practice, and he assists people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns among other issues.
Rooney uses a practical, problem-focused approach while keeping longer-term work possible when needed. He often draws on brief solution-focused methods alongside client-centered listening. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, existential reflection, and Jungian perspectives when they fit the situation.
Sessions are aimed at helping people make concrete changes. He talks through patterns that keep problems going and looks for small, doable shifts in behavior and thinking. He also supports those adjusting to big life changes such as separation, caregiving roles, or health challenges.
People who contact him might be dealing with blended family issues, parenting strains, adoption and foster care matters, or complex grief and loss. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, eating and intimacy issues, and substance use problems.
Rooney describes his style as classically trained with a varied toolkit. He welcomes people who are curious about learning and who want work that is focused and practical. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching tools to schedule an initial session and review session arrangements.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In online sessions this looks like time to describe difficulties and for the therapist to mirror concerns back so priorities are clearer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies the thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and tests small changes to see what helps. Online sessions can include short exercises, homework, and step-by-step planning that fit between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree on which methods to try first. That collaborative decision is revisited as needs change so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking since the biography does not list formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt tools such as mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets, and reflective conversation to the online setting so the work can continue in daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as ADHD, parenting strain, and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He favors a practical, brief solution-focused orientation while using client-centered listening and other approaches as needed.
How long has he practiced?
He brings about 40 years of clinical experience in public and private settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.