Michael Rooney

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing strong emotions and life strain. He works with issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, and parenting concerns. He uses straightforward, goal-focused care aimed at practical change.

Rooney draws on about 24 years of experience in counseling. He uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting. He also uses client-centered principles to keep sessions grounded in each person's priorities.

He has worked with people who have complex medical and developmental histories, including brain injury, autism spectrum differences, intellectual disability, chronic illness, and challenges related to military service. He frames difficult problems in everyday terms and breaks them into manageable steps.

Sessions emphasize learning skills and building concrete plans. Clients can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and simple homework tailored to their goals. The aim is to make changes that fit day-to-day life rather than layered theory.

Rooney describes his style as proactive and teaching-oriented. He helps people set clear objectives and then practices the strategies that move them toward those goals. To start, he asks a few questions to match priorities and then plans follow-up work together.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies which changes they want to make.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools for shifting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels useful. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps.

If you want to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support steady progress through regular, goal-focused sessions with a licensed professional.