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Michael Rooney, LPC

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma.

Background and approach

With 24 years of clinical experience, he blends practical strategies and client-focused care to help clients clarify goals and build skills for coping with life changes, anger, addictions, self-esteem concerns, and a broad range of mood and behavioral challenges.

His approach emphasizes collaboration and evidence-informed techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused work, with an emphasis on teaching concrete tools that support progress between sessions. Michael brings extensive experience working with clients who have complex presentations, including those affected by chronic health conditions, neurodevelopmental differences, and brain injury, and he adapts interventions to meet diverse needs.

He offers sessions in multiple online formats to enhance access and convenience for clients seeking flexible care. Michael holds a master of science in Counseling and maintains professional licensure as LPC (CO LPC 0006252).

He works in English and provides ongoing, goal-oriented care tailored to each person’s priorities and preferences.

Approaches and Online Care for Practical Progress

Client-centered therapy places the client’s priorities and experiences at the heart of the work, encouraging self-direction and collaboration while the therapist provides empathetic support and guidance. This approach is useful for people who want a respectful, person-focused space to explore goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent work into a busy schedule. These formats can increase accessibility for people managing long-term conditions, travel constraints, or variable routines, while still supporting focused, goal-oriented treatment with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and teaching-oriented, using client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused techniques to set goals and practice skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 24 years of experience in counseling, including work with clients who have complex medical or neurological issues and other diverse needs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a master of science in Counseling and is licensed as an LPC in Colorado with license number CO LPC 0006252.
Can someone work with him if they live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time; services are provided to clients located where his licensure and practice allow.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to connect according to client needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

What Michael can help with

Michael Rooney works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Michael works with the general population and specialized/unique populations, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.

How Michael approaches therapy

Michael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Colorado.