Michael Maroney, ACA

Michael Maroney is a licensed Australian practitioner with 10 years of clinical experience who works with people navigating relationship challenges, addictions, grief, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns. He holds an ACA credential, which indicates professional accreditation, and brings both professional and life experience to his therapeutic work.

Michael creates an empathic, non-judgmental space where clients are encouraged to explore their priorities and personal strengths. He offers support for LGBTIQ+ related concerns, motivation and self-esteem, coping with loss, and a wide range of relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses stress, career concerns, and life transitions, helping clients develop practical strategies to manage difficult moments.

Grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own story, Michael emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. He aims to help clients identify resources within themselves and to build resilience through achievable goals and reflective work. Seeking therapy can be a courageous step toward a more authentic life, and Michael offers steady support to guide clients through that process.

Clients who work with Michael can expect a respectful, strengths-based approach that focuses on real-world progress and personal meaning. He invites people to begin change and to explore what a more aligned and purposeful life might look like.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michael integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and also draws on the Gottman Method when working with couples. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic environment where the client’s perspective guides the work and personal strengths are brought forward to foster growth and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. The Gottman Method provides structured tools for couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. He adjusts techniques over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective for each person or couple.

Online therapy with Michael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapeutic progress to continue even when in-person sessions are not feasible.