- Family of origin focus
- CBT and EFT methods
- LGBT and addiction support
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Jersey with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, and other concerns such as grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and identity questions including LGBT-related issues.
He focuses on how patterns that began in the family of origin still shape daily life. Sessions look at communication habits, expectations, and roles learned in childhood and how they show up now. Francesco helps people name repeating patterns and try different ways of responding in relationships and at work.
His approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck. He also uses emotionally focused ideas to look at how attachment and closeness affect intimacy. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.
Francesco usually works in a collaborative, straightforward way. He emphasizes practical steps people can take between sessions, such as communication experiments or small behavior changes. He also supports those navigating addiction recovery and coping with life transitions in concrete terms.
Clients who want to begin can follow the service’s booking flow to match and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his New Jersey practice and licensure as an LMFT.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and encourages honest feedback in session; it helps when someone needs a space to clarify feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, sleep, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at attachment and interaction patterns in relationships to improve closeness and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Francesco will discuss goals and try methods that suit the client's needs and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is tracked and new issues arise.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into work or family routines. For example, sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it simpler to meet between commitments. Practical tools such as mindfulness exercises, communication practices, and CBT worksheets are easy to use in remote sessions and support applying changes between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and LGBT-related issues among other concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that looks at family patterns, communication habits, and practical steps to change behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on relational and personal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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