Michael Rooney, LPC

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD, and problems that follow trauma. His style aims to be direct and practical so people leave sessions with tools they can use. He uses a teaching-oriented cognitive behavioral approach that helps clients set clear goals and learn steps to reach them. He also uses client-centered and trauma-focused methods when the situation calls for a gentler exploration or when past injury and trauma are central to the concerns. Sessions tend to mix skill-building with time to talk through emotions and patterns. Rooney has worked in private practice and has provided virtual counseling. His background includes many years helping people facing chronic illness, spinal cord or brain injury, developmental and intellectual differences, and veteran-related issues. That breadth informs how he supports coping, daily routines, and moments of transition. In sessions he emphasizes practical strategies - small experiments, cognitive reframes, and rehearsal of new behaviors. He aims to help clients return to everyday life with clearer ways to handle mood, relationships, and difficult memories. People should expect straightforward guidance, collaborative planning, and an emphasis on measurable progress. To begin, clients complete an intake and set goals so work in therapy stays focused and relevant.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Michael Rooney uses clear, hands-on methods that translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often includes homework and short exercises to use between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, using active listening and reflection to help people notice what matters and decide next steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of past injury or traumatic events and combines safety-building with ways to process painful memories. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to set goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan when something isn’t working. That means early sessions are often about finding what feels useful and practical. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into life. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a busy day, and let people practice skills in the settings where they live. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will work for your schedule and needs.