- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- LGBTQ matters
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery, LGBTQ concerns, and life transitions common in young adulthood.
Francesco uses plain, direct conversation to help people name what feels off and decide what to try next. Sessions often involve looking at relationship patterns, communication habits, and everyday routines that affect mood and sleep. He helps clients set short-term goals such as reducing anxiety, improving boundaries, or managing substance use triggers.
He draws on client-centered work to prioritize each person's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is applied when relationship interaction and attachment need attention.
Francesco pays attention to identity and community issues, including LGBTQ concerns and the stresses these can bring. He also supports people coping with grief, trauma, parenting strains, career pressure, ADHD, and burnout-related problems like compassion fatigue.
In sessions he keeps language straightforward and practical. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and planning for real-world steps between meetings. Francesco encourages clients to test small changes and track what helps.
For someone juggling school, new work, moving out, or the messy parts of relationships, he offers steady, experienced support aimed at clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. Online sessions using this approach emphasize listening, reflecting back what matters, and helping the client choose goals that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors; online work often includes tracking thoughts, testing small experiments, and practicing skills between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Francesco will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. He views this as a collaborative effort rather than a fixed plan handed down at the first meeting.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing a shorter check-in when needed, or avoiding being on camera if that helps someone concentrate. These practical benefits help people balance work, study, and appointments while working through stress, relationships, or addiction recovery.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after college?
Yes. He works with people dealing with career uncertainty, life transitions, and the pressure of early adult milestones.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses direct conversation, practical skills, and planning. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and homework to test changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, relationships, addiction, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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