Michael Rooney, LPC

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Science in Counseling and 24 years of experience in private practice, including virtual counseling. He combines a cognitive-behavioral method with a teaching orientation, helping clients set clear goals and learn practical strategies to reach them. His style emphasizes skill-building and measurable progress while adapting techniques to each person’s strengths and needs.

He offers individual, family, couples, and behavioral therapy across a broad range of concerns. In addition to general mental health care, he has significant experience working with specialized populations such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities, multiple sclerosis and chronic illness, and veterans. He also addresses common presenting issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting and family challenges, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions.

Michael brings a practical, goal-oriented approach that is suited to people seeking concrete tools as well as deeper therapeutic work. He welcomes clients who need structured guidance, education about coping techniques, and collaborative planning for long-term change. He looks forward to working with individuals and families to identify realistic objectives and the steps to achieve them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Rooney uses approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the client’s priorities guide the work; it is helpful for improving self-understanding, relationships, and overall personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and habit change. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact, and it is often applied with sensitivity to each person’s pace and readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as progress is made. That collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to individual circumstances and life demands.

Online therapy offers flexible options for engaging in this work. Sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or health challenges, and maintain continuity of care across distances. These formats support consistent, effective work with licensed professionals while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.