I have been practicing as a clinical social worker for over thirty years and I have never gotten bored or tired or even considered doing anything else. I am originally from New York State and got my bachelor's degree in English literature at NYU. I took some time off to travel and then settled in Houston, Texas and got my master's degree from the University of Houston. I had extensive psychoanalysis to heal my own wounds prior to becoming a therapist and, after being licensed, I became a therapist, then clinical director, of a psychiatric day treatment center. After about seven years I opened my own private practice office where I saw clients in the evening and, during the daytime, I saw clients who were referred to me for treatment in several independent living and nursing facilities, and at a residential treatment center for adults with schizophrenia and other major mental illness. Since coming to Ohio five years ago I have been in private practice and signed up with Grow Therapy in August of 2023.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session I do an extensive evaluation that can last as long as 90 minutes to two hours, and as short as one hour. I like to get all the information I can in the first session so I can be confident I haven't missed anything important and I can give a reasonably accurate diagnosis. Clients have told me this is not at all a comfortable experience although they also tell me when it is over they felt a great sense of relief.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am not afraid to enter your world and share the pain you may be feeling, and I do not try to minimize your feelings and give you a quick answer when none is apparent or appropriate.
About Mary A. Rooney, LISW-S
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Jungian
Psychodynamic
On average, Optum clients pay $0-$75
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