Francesco Rizzo, LMFT
Practical, collaborative therapy for life transitions
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- LMFT in New Jersey
- Focus on relationships
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and midlife questions. He also supports people managing relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, and changes at work or home.
He uses a warm, nonjudgmental style and works together with clients to untangle patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps - improving communication, building self-esteem, and finding coping strategies that fit everyday life. Francesco pays attention to identity and LGBTQ+ experiences while helping people through recovery and life transitions.
His work draws from several evidence-based methods, but he keeps explanations simple in session. He helps clients notice thoughts and behaviors that cause distress and practices new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques and emotion-focused work are used to manage strong feelings and strengthen close relationships.
Francesco brings 13 years of clinical practice to his work in New Jersey. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way. People come for short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns, depending on their needs.
If someone is thinking about therapy, Francesco invites them to talk about what matters most and start with small, achievable changes. He aims to help people regain a sense of direction, improve daily functioning, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
He uses a warm, nonjudgmental style and works together with clients to untangle patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps - improving communication, building self-esteem, and finding coping strategies that fit everyday life. Francesco pays attention to identity and LGBTQ+ experiences while helping people through recovery and life transitions.
His work draws from several evidence-based methods, but he keeps explanations simple in session. He helps clients notice thoughts and behaviors that cause distress and practices new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques and emotion-focused work are used to manage strong feelings and strengthen close relationships.
Francesco brings 13 years of clinical practice to his work in New Jersey. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way. People come for short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns, depending on their needs.
If someone is thinking about therapy, Francesco invites them to talk about what matters most and start with small, achievable changes. He aims to help people regain a sense of direction, improve daily functioning, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
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
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection to help people clarify goals and feel understood; this can help with self-esteem, identity questions, and major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits in day-to-day life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy attention is on emotional bonds and how people relate in close relationships. It helps when intimacy, attachment, or recurring conflict are central concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesco will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one way for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, since appointments may be scheduled around work or family time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only options when they have limited bandwidth or need a quieter setup. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and can pick what matches your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francesco typically help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep trouble, parenting strain, and midlife transitions among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He takes a warm, collaborative, and affirming approach that focuses on practical steps like communication skills, coping strategies, and building self-esteem.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 13 years of experience working with adults on issues such as addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ identity, career changes, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are listed for Francesco?
He is an LMFT licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.