- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical goal-setting
- 40 years experience
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California psychologist with four decades of clinical experience. He practices with a practical, down-to-earth style and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting challenges, and issues related to adoption and caregiving.
He trained and supervised in private-practice settings and has significant public-sector experience. His background includes work with mood disorders, substance use, grief and loss, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. He uses a flexible mix of approaches to match a person’s needs rather than a single fixed method.
In sessions he favors clear goals and brief, solution-focused work when that fits. He also supports people facing deeper or longer-term difficulties when more time is needed. Conversations are practical, with attention to skills that can be tried between meetings.
Dr. Rooney holds the credential CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California. He offers help in English and does not accept international clients at this time. Cost varies by location and is arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and support, letting a person set the pace and topics while the therapist reflects and helps clarify what matters most. It can help people who want a respectful space to talk through life concerns and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and practicing concrete skills to change them. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and may combine approaches over time as needs evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options when you book. The biography does not list session formats explicitly, so checking current options first ensures the practical arrangements match your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people focus on specific skills between sessions and keep therapeutic progress consistent despite life changes.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Dr. Rooney address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and many relationship concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, autism and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He favors a practical, client-centered approach with brief, solution-focused work when appropriate. He can also provide longer-term support for deeper or complex concerns.
How much experience does he have?
He brings about 40 years of clinical experience, including both public-sector work and private-practice supervision during licensure.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the credential CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.