- Client-centered focus
- Practical CBT tools
- Mindfulness options
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a California psychologist with four decades of experience in clinical work. He brings a long career in both public and private settings to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and life transitions. He uses clear, direct conversation and practical strategies to help people move forward.
He describes his approach as classically trained with an eclectic toolbox. That means sessions often focus on immediate concerns and usable steps, while also leaving room for deeper exploration when needed. His background includes work with mood and adjustment disorders, substance use, and issues connected to adoption and foster care.
Dr. Rooney often uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes. He also draws on existential and Jungian ideas when questions about meaning and identity come up. Mindfulness practices are offered when breathing, grounding, or present-moment skills may help manage anxiety or cravings.
People typically find he balances practical coaching and thoughtful reflection. He talks directly about goals and keeps sessions focused on what someone wants to change. He also makes space for grief, loss, and longer-term personality or relational work when that is necessary.
He holds the credential CA Psychologist 18919 and works from California. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through feelings and decide what matters to them most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful patterns, and address depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and tailor techniques accordingly. That means sessions can shift toward skills-based work, deeper meaning and identity questions, or a mix based on what the client wants to address.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep continuity of care if they move within the state. Ask about scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so the format matches your needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and addictions among other concerns. Adoption and foster care is listed as an additional focus area.
What is his therapy style like?
His style blends client-centered listening with practical steps. Sessions often set clear goals and try small, actionable changes.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience in both public and private settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 18919 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.