- 40 years experience
- Goal oriented
- Mindfulness informed
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California psychologist with four decades of clinical experience. He brings a steady, practical approach to common life struggles. He uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out stress, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and career or parenting challenges.
Rooney follows a client-centered style that keeps the person's goals front and center. He often pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also draws on existential and Jungian ideas and uses mindfulness practices when they fit the person's needs.
He has worked in both public settings and private practice and completed his clinical supervision in private practice. That mix gives him experience with a wide range of situations, from substance use and mood disorders to spectrum and adjustment difficulties. He describes his approach as brief and solution-focused when possible, while remaining prepared to support longer work when issues require it.
People who prefer clear, goal-oriented sessions tend to do well with his style. He welcomes those who are curious about self-improvement as well as people facing sudden life changes. He also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among his focus areas.
Rooney holds the credential CA Psychologist 18919 and works from California. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients. To start, readers are encouraged to follow the site's intake flow and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies priorities, and helps set practical steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and small experiments. Online work can include thought records, behavioral activation, and checking progress between sessions to keep momentum going.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with client-centered conversation, adding CBT tools, or integrating mindfulness practices over time.
Session logistics vary by therapist and platform, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for a focused check-in during a work break. Others appreciate that certain exercises can be done between sessions and reviewed together, helping progress stay connected to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and practical, often brief and solution-focused. He also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, existential and Jungian ideas, and mindfulness when those approaches fit.
What is his background and experience?
He has about 40 years of clinical experience and has worked in both public settings and private practice, with clinical supervision completed in private practice.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.