Therapist profile
Francesco Rizzo, LMFT
New Jersey
LMFT in New Jersey - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, New Jersey / 37FI00193600
- NPI1659818029
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Francesco
Francesco Rizzo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship troubles, grief, parenting strain, anger, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce tension and improve communication.
Francesco leans on clear, conversational work rather than jargon. He helps people name patterns that fuel repeated arguments or emotional shutdowns. Together they practice skills for calmer responses, better sleep, and steadier mood during stressful days.
His approach mixes client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. He also uses elements of emotionally-focused work and mindfulness to help clients notice and change unhelpful reactions. Gottman-informed strategies are applied where relationship repair or better communication is a goal.
Francesco often frames sessions as short experiments: try a specific skill between meetings, then review how it went. This keeps work grounded in everyday life and helps people see small, measurable improvement over weeks.
People who come for anger or relationship strain can expect direct practice in calming techniques, clearer requests, and problem-solving steps. He supports those navigating identity questions, addiction recovery, caregiving stress, and career-related burnout without labels or lectures.
Work starts with one session to map priorities and pick practical next steps. Francesco speaks English and practices in New Jersey as an LMFT.
How sessions work
Approaches used in virtual sessions and how they help
Client-centered therapy emphasizes attentive listening and validation. The therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies concerns, and supports people as they name patterns and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and make sense of recurring conflicts.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can help reduce repeated outbursts, manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build routines that lower stress. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying emotions that drive behavior and then learning new ways to respond. EFT-informed techniques are useful when relationship patterns or attachment concerns keep fueling anger or distance.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach fits their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, virtual work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find phone calls useful for lower bandwidth or brief touchpoints, while video helps with practicing communication and nonverbal skills. Licensed professionals tailor practical arrangements to suit schedules and goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family issues, anger, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in the profile.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He combines client-centered listening with skill practice drawn from CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and Gottman ideas.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in New Jersey and provides services from that state.
Does he see clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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