Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney, CA Psychologist 18919

Dr. Terence "Terry" Rooney is a licensed clinical psychologist with four decades of professional experience, offering a broad background in mental health and relational work. He holds a California psychologist license - CA Psychologist 18919 - and brings a classically trained orientation combined with an eclectic toolbox of therapeutic techniques. Over the course of his career he has worked extensively in the public sector while receiving the clinical supervision for his license in private practice, giving him perspective from multiple service settings.

His clinical interests include mental health and mood disorders, substance use disorders, grief and loss, spectrum disorders, adjustment disorders, and family and relational therapy. He favors a brief, solution-focused orientation for many clients, while remaining prepared to engage in longer-term work with more complex presentations. He has experience addressing a wide range of concerns and works with people at many different points in their personal journeys.

Dr. Rooney emphasizes practical growth and self-understanding, and he uses a variety of approaches to match the needs of each person he works with. His training and long experience support work on issues such as grief, addiction, family dynamics, parenting and coaching, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with intimacy and self-esteem. He communicates a professional, measured approach informed by years of clinical practice and supervision as a California licensed psychologist.