Francesco Rizzo, LMFT
Compassionate New Jersey LMFT for complex challenges
- Relationship support
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction recovery
About Francesco Rizzo
Francesco Rizzo is a licensed therapist based in New Jersey who brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work with individuals and families. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he combines specialized training in relational dynamics with a focus on emotional health to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. He also supports clients with issues related to LGBTQ identities, parenting, career transitions, sleep difficulties, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar conditions.
Francesco prioritizes a compassionate, affirming approach that helps people develop greater self-understanding and resilience. He works collaboratively to identify patterns that contribute to isolation, social anxiety, communication breakdowns, or difficulty with intimacy, and he supports practical changes that improve day-to-day functioning and interpersonal connection. In counseling he emphasizes skill-building around communication, emotional regulation, and self-compassion while exploring underlying emotional cycles that affect work, family life, and personal identity.
Across a wide range of concerns - from addiction recovery and caregiver stress to parenting challenges and coping with life transitions - Francesco aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for growth. His practice blends relational sensitivity with evidence-informed techniques to help clients move toward clearer values, healthier relationships, and more sustainable coping strategies.
Francesco prioritizes a compassionate, affirming approach that helps people develop greater self-understanding and resilience. He works collaboratively to identify patterns that contribute to isolation, social anxiety, communication breakdowns, or difficulty with intimacy, and he supports practical changes that improve day-to-day functioning and interpersonal connection. In counseling he emphasizes skill-building around communication, emotional regulation, and self-compassion while exploring underlying emotional cycles that affect work, family life, and personal identity.
Across a wide range of concerns - from addiction recovery and caregiver stress to parenting challenges and coping with life transitions - Francesco aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for growth. His practice blends relational sensitivity with evidence-informed techniques to help clients move toward clearer values, healthier relationships, and more sustainable coping strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francesco Rizzo have?
Francesco Rizzo has 13 years of experience.
Is Francesco Rizzo a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and is licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LMFT 37FI00193600.
In which languages does Francesco Rizzo provide therapy?
Francesco provides therapy in English.
Where is Francesco Rizzo located?
Francesco is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Francesco Rizzo as my therapist?
You can work with Francesco Rizzo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francesco Rizzo work with international clients?
Francesco Rizzo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francesco Rizzo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Francesco integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support online clients. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to foster self-exploration and personal growth - it is especially helpful for identity questions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when working with relationship dynamics; EFT helps partners and individuals recognize emotional patterns, strengthen attachment bonds, and improve communication in emotionally charged situations. Together these approaches allow flexibility - the therapist and client collaborate to choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and presenting issues, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical benefits such as greater scheduling flexibility and access from home or elsewhere, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, busy schedules, or when in-person visits are difficult, while allowing therapists to tailor session format to each person's needs.