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Online therapist

Michael Rooney

Calm, practical counseling for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on practical help for daily problems. He draws on 24 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He names parenting and family concerns among his areas of interest and offers straightforward, goal-oriented support.

He uses clear, teachable methods so sessions feel focused and useful. Conversations aim to identify small steps and skills that can be tried between visits.

Background and approach

He often blends evidence-based tools with a client-centered attitude - listening first, then building plans together. Michael has worked with a wide range of needs across mental health and medical contexts. His background includes long-term clinical work in Colorado and extensive experience offering services in virtual formats.

That history shapes how he structures sessions and follows progress over time. Common topics he addresses include trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. He also lists work with chronic pain, neurological injury, and developmental differences among his additional focus areas.

Each concern is approached with practical strategies and clear explanations. In the first meetings he typically helps people set short-term goals and identifies skills to try right away. Later sessions track what’s working and adjust the plan.

The process is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a comfortable space for people to tell their story. The therapist reflects what is said and follows each person’s lead while helping them decide what matters most to work on.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges because it focuses on clear steps and homework to practice between sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the lasting effects of traumatic experiences through paced, evidence-informed techniques. It helps people learn coping skills and gradually process difficult memories or reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael helps clients figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans over time. The process is collaborative and paced for each person’s needs.

Online formats offer flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, keep momentum between meetings, and reach therapists from different locations.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and many life changes. His listed areas also include parenting, family issues, ADHD, addictions, and self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused methods. Sessions are practical and teaching-oriented, with skills and actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of counseling experience, including long-term clinical work and virtual practice in Colorado.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices from Colorado. His credential is listed as CO LPC 0006252.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for therapy.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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