Therapist profile
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney, CA Psychologist 18919
California psychologist - family and parenting related concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 18919) with about 40 years of clinical work. He has long experience helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, and related problems.
Rooney writes from a broadly clinical background and brings a practical style to sessions. He uses a mix of methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, existential reflection, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness. He often frames work in short-term, solution-focused steps while keeping longer-term options available when needed.
People come to him for everyday pressures at home, coping with life changes, parenting strain, or help with mood and substance concerns. He also has experience with adoption and foster care matters, aging and caregiver stress, autism spectrum issues, blended family dynamics, and family-of-origin problems.
His approach tends to be straightforward. He listens for what is getting in the way, helps name patterns, and then tries concrete strategies people can try between sessions. Mindfulness practices and cognitive techniques are used to manage anxiety and reactivity. Existential and Jungian perspectives help when questions about meaning or identity arise.
Rooney has worked in both public settings and private practice and notes that his clinical supervision for licensure came in private practice. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin, and he works with adults in English in California.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions using this style look like straightforward conversations where the therapist follows the client's concerns and helps clarify priorities and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes. In an online format this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing different responses between sessions, and reviewing what worked or did not work.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and simple practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques can be taught and practiced during remote sessions and checked in on later to see if they fit into daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help choose methods that fit the client's situation. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people value remote sessions because they can fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting issues does he help with?
He works with adults on parenting strain, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and family-of-origin problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, mixed approach with short-term solution-focused steps and longer-term work as needed, drawing on client-centered, CBT, existential, Jungian, and mindfulness methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 40 years of clinical experience, including work in public settings and private practice supervision during licensure.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 18919, and practices in California.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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