- Grief and loss support
- Relationship help
- Stress and anxiety
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and major life changes. He works with clients on relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, sleep problems, and challenges tied to identity and sexual orientation. Francesco offers straightforward support for coping with career shifts, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
He uses a conversational, client-centered style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between meetings. Francesco draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on Mindfulness strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method guide his work with relationship patterns and communication. These approaches aim to help people understand emotional triggers and rebuild trust in close relationships. Francesco adapts methods to match each person’s needs and pace.
With 13 years of experience and an LMFT credential in New Jersey, Francesco brings steady clinical experience to sensitive issues like grief and end-of-life concerns. He emphasizes listening, respect, and practical coping tools rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.
People who work with him can expect a calm, collaborative process that prioritizes safety and choice. He encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
He uses a conversational, client-centered style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between meetings. Francesco draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on Mindfulness strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method guide his work with relationship patterns and communication. These approaches aim to help people understand emotional triggers and rebuild trust in close relationships. Francesco adapts methods to match each person’s needs and pace.
With 13 years of experience and an LMFT credential in New Jersey, Francesco brings steady clinical experience to sensitive issues like grief and end-of-life concerns. He emphasizes listening, respect, and practical coping tools rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.
People who work with him can expect a calm, collaborative process that prioritizes safety and choice. He encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and gain clarity about their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional responses and improving closeness and communication in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Francesco will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what the person finds most useful. That collaborative process helps identify which tools support changes in day-to-day life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule by removing commute time and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible timing when needed. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online and in-person options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francesco help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship and intimacy issues among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a warm, client-centered approach that focuses on listening, clear goals, and practical steps to try between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues, including work with LGBT and addiction recovery concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LMFT license and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.