Therapist profile
Francesco Rizzo, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Family
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Parenting support
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, and identity concerns including LGBT issues. He also addresses sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and major life changes.
Francesco uses straightforward conversation and practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions focus on improving communication, understanding patterns that keep problems going, and building skills to handle day-to-day strain. He blends goal-focused work with attention to emotions when needed.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Client-Centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in front of him. For relationship-related topics he integrates elements from the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at interaction patterns and emotional bonds.
Francesco often helps people dealing with addiction recovery and compassion fatigue by combining motivational interviewing ideas with practical coping strategies. He supports clients who face parenting stress or blended family issues by focusing on clear communication and realistic problem solving.
People who come for help can expect a direct but respectful conversation about what isn’t working and small steps to try between sessions. Francesco encourages clients to notice what changes help and to adjust the plan as they go.
How sessions work
How Francesco’s approaches translate to remote sessions
Francesco uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves short experiments and homework tasks that fit well into everyday life, such as tracking thought patterns or testing a new way of speaking to someone at home.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations follow the client’s priorities. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting to clarify what matters most and to help a person name achievable next steps. For relationship concerns he brings in Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at emotional patterns and connection, useful when someone wants different responses in close relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Francesco will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that match those goals. He adjusts the plan based on what the client finds helpful, and checks in regularly to refine the work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around parenting, work, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing sessions from a familiar spot. It also lets therapists assign short practical tasks between meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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What concerns does he help with at home?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, addiction, and related issues such as sleep and intimacy problems.
How would he approach communication problems?
He uses practical, interaction-focused methods drawn from the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to identify patterns and practice clearer ways of talking.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on emotional and relational issues.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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