- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- CBT and EFT methods
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction recovery, and issues connected to LGBTQ+ identity. He also supports those dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life changes.
He prefers a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. He uses conversation, skill practice, and reflection to address what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Francesco pays attention to patterns in relationships and how they affect feelings and behavior.
Francesco commonly uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. That means listening for what matters to a person, and then testing small changes or new ways of thinking to reduce distress. He also draws on emotionally-focused approaches to look at how attachment and connection shape interactions and mood.
For couples or relationship concerns he uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and problem-solving. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with intense feelings, rumination, and attention challenges like ADHD. He frames skills as tools people can try between sessions.
He works with a broad range of concerns including trauma, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar and depression symptoms, and caregiving burnout. Sessions are aimed at making everyday situations more manageable and clearer, not at quick fixes. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Francesco commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused therapy. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and helps you clarify what matters most, which can guide goals for online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood. Emotionally-focused therapy looks at patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people change how they respond to closeness and conflict.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Francesco will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That work often starts with a few sessions to see what helps and then adjusts methods as needed.
The practical benefits of remote work are about fitting therapy into everyday life. Many people find online sessions easier to attend around work or caregiving schedules and useful for keeping momentum between appointments. If you want to know which session formats he currently offers, please confirm options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it simpler to try CBT exercises, practice communication skills for relationships, and bring mindfulness checks into daily routines without adding travel time.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship problems, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, and related concerns including ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, person-focused approach that combines listening with skill practice and short experiments to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does he hold and where does he work?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.