Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, or life changes. He uses clear, practical strategies so people can make steady progress toward their goals.
Rooney relies on a mix of client-centered work and evidence-based techniques. Sessions tend to be goal-focused and skill-oriented, with the counselor and client setting steps to try between meetings.
Background and approach
He often teaches cognitive-behavioral tools that help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. People with trauma or abuse histories may be offered trauma-focused methods that prioritize pacing and safety while addressing painful memories and reactions. He also brings experience working with neurodiversity, chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, and related long-term challenges.
This lets him tailor steps to fit how someone’s life really works. Sessions are available in several online formats, which Rooney has used for many years. That experience shapes practical suggestions for making therapy fit a busy schedule.
He aims for straightforward, skill-building work rather than abstract talk. Therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. From there, sessions move at a pace set by the client, with clear goals and homework as needed to build better coping and reduce anger, stress, or other concerns.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Michael lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Michael Rooney uses client-centered therapy in sessions to focus on each person's experience and goals, helping people feel heard while they work toward change. Client-centered work is about listening, reflecting, and building a plan together to address everyday struggles.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems because it breaks larger issues into manageable steps.
Trauma-focused therapy is offered when past hurts are getting in the way of daily life. That approach moves carefully through traumatic memories and reactions while teaching grounding and coping skills to reduce distress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up before recommending methods. Together they adjust methods and pace as needs and progress change.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. The range of formats supports ongoing learning of skills between sessions and steady progress toward stated goals.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, and related issues such as ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
His style blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral methods and trauma-focused techniques, emphasizing practical skills and goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
He has 24 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in independent practice and virtual counseling settings.
Where is the therapist located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Colorado and holds the LPC credential, listed as CO LPC.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What formats are used for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.