Francesco Rizzo, LMFT
Therapist in New Jersey
Francesco Rizzo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
- License 37FI00193600 · New Jersey Expires June 2026
- NPI 1659818029 · national registry
- Experience and languages 13+ years in practice English
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About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He supports those facing parenting strain, career pressure, mood disorders, ADHD, and the emotional fallout of trauma or major life changes. Francesco works with LGBTQ+ clients and people coping with caregiving stress or illness-related issues.
He uses practical, direct conversation to identify what feels stuck and what small steps might help.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and tools to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Francesco aims to make therapy feel straightforward and relevant to daily life. His approach blends several methods.
Client-centered work emphasizes the person’s experience and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. The Gottman Method informs how he addresses relationship habits and communication patterns.
Francesco also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to handle attachment injuries and on mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. Over time he helps clients test new ways of relating and coping, then notice what changes. He has practiced for 13 years as an LMFT in New Jersey.
Sessions are offered in English and available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.
Credentials
- LMFT (New Jersey)
- License 37FI00193600 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1659818029 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Francesco lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Francesco names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Francesco names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online growth and connection
Francesco commonly blends the Gottman Method with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The Gottman Method focuses on practical communication habits and patterns that affect close relationships, helping people learn clearer ways to talk and handle conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, with the therapist following the client's goals and pace to build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers tools to change them, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and guide real-world behavior changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work together with each person to decide what methods match their needs, values, and goals. That plan can change as clients try techniques and discover what helps most for their situation.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or visual focus is a concern. Live chat and messaging make brief check-ins or coaching-style support easier to fit into a busy day. These formats aim to make consistent therapy more accessible while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Francesco help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on clear communication, practical tools, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
Francesco has 13 years of clinical experience and works as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Jersey.
Where is he located and licensed?
He practices in New Jersey and holds the LMFT credential listed as NJ LMFT.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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