Michael Rooney

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes that come with illness or injury. He has practical strategies for dealing with relationship strain, addiction, anger, and low self-esteem. Parents and people concerned about ADHD, autism, or intellectual disability will find a clinician familiar with those issues.

Rooney draws on a cognitive-behavioral style that focuses on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s experience, and trauma-focused techniques when past trauma is part of the picture. Sessions tend to be straightforward and skill-based, with an emphasis on learning tools that can be used between meetings.

He has worked in counseling for more than two decades and brings long-term clinical experience in private practice settings. That background includes work with people facing chronic pain, neurological injury, and military-related concerns. The emphasis is on practical problem solving rather than lengthy theory.

Michael practices in Colorado and communicates in English. His approach is collaborative: he works with each person to set realistic aims and to track progress along the way. Sessions aim to build coping skills and reduce the immediate strain that gets in the way of daily life.

People who want clear steps, direct feedback, and a focus on measurable change will find his sessions oriented to action and steady support.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what matters most, and works to create a collaborative plan that suits the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then teaches practical skills and experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of past traumatic events with care and pacing that the person can tolerate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that aims to match strategies to a person’s needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or audio options depending on bandwidth and comfort. These practical benefits are about making therapy easier to attend and apply to everyday life.