Michael Rooney , LPC

Michael Rooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Science in Counseling and 24 years of experience delivering mental health services. He has worked in private practice and provided virtual counseling, blending a cognitive-behavioral framework with a teaching-oriented style to help clients move toward clear, measurable goals. His approach emphasizes practical strategies and skills that clients can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and build resilience.

He offers individual, family, couples, and behavioral therapy to a wide range of people, including those facing complex medical, developmental, or injury-related needs. Michael has particular expertise supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities, multiple sclerosis, chronic illness, veterans issues, and other mental health concerns. He also treats common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting and family problems, anger, self-esteem, and adjustment to life changes.

Practicing from Colorado, Michael combines evidence-informed methods with practical coaching to help clients establish objectives and follow step-by-step plans toward change. As an LPC he prioritizes a collaborative, skills-focused partnership that respects each person’s background and goals, and he welcomes those ready to begin work on meaningful, long-lasting change.