- Goal focused
- Affirming care
- Skill building
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addiction, and relationship strain. He also supports clients facing grief, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and identity concerns. Francesco aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people juggling busy lives.
He listens first and works collaboratively to set clear goals. Sessions focus on building better communication, managing worry, and improving sleep and daily routines. He uses simple strategies people can try between meetings to measure what works.
Francesco combines talk-based work with practical skill-building. He brings approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused ideas, the Gottman method for relationship patterns, and mindfulness practices into sessions when appropriate. These methods are explained in plain terms and matched to what each person needs.
With 13 years of experience as an NJ LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist), he draws on a range of tools rather than a single method. He prioritizes respect for identity, especially with LGBT concerns, and supports people through transitions without judgment.
People who choose Francesco can expect a calm, goal-oriented process that balances emotional understanding with real-life changes. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a time to meet and see if the approach fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact; online CBT often includes practical exercises and short homework tasks to change patterns that affect sleep, anxiety, and mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and everyday routines to choose methods that fit. People often try a combination of strategies early on and then refine the plan if something does not feel helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week and to do skill-based work between sessions. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or other obligations.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and identity-related concerns among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a compassionate, collaborative approach that mixes listening with practical exercises. Sessions focus on real-world skills and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with a broad set of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location information are on file?
He holds an NJ LMFT credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.