Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney
Compassionate, experienced psychologist focused on practical change
CA Psychologist 18919 California
- Experience
- 40 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Terence
Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney brings four decades of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 18919).
Background and approach
He frames his practice around helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, substance-related concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and life transitions. His background spans public sector work and independent practice supervision, and he blends established models to match each person's needs rather than adhering to a single predictable formula.
Rooney favors practical, client-focused work that supports both short-term problem solving and deeper exploration when circumstances call for it. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential perspectives, and integrates mindfulness and Jungian ideas when they suit a person’s goals.
This flexible approach enables attention to topics such as parenting, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and caregiver stress, ADHD, addiction, career distress, and family-of-origin issues. When someone is coping with major life changes, illness, codependency patterns, or communication and commitment struggles, he aims to help clarify options, develop coping skills, and restore agency.
Dr. Rooney welcomes individuals who are motivated to learn and grow, and he works collaboratively to identify practical steps that fit each client’s circumstances.
Approach and Online Care
Dr. Rooney uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also works from a client-centered perspective, which focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person’s own resources for growth and decision making. Existential therapy is another part of his toolkit, inviting exploration of meaning, values, and choices when people face life transitions or questions about purpose.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each client to clarify goals, trial methods, and adjust strategies so the therapy fits the individual’s needs and preferences rather than imposing a single pathway.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to select the communication style that feels most comfortable while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English