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Rose Rizzo, LICSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rose

Rose Rizzo is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a non-judgmental, strength-based approach that encourages clients to recognize and build on their existing resources while addressing challenges such as depression, coping with change, parenting issues, and career concerns. With three years of clinical experience, Rose integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and collaborative coaching methods to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and set practical goals.

She also incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing strategies to support behavior change and present-moment awareness. Sessions may include goal setting, worksheets, and a mix of communication formats to suit different needs.

Rose aims to work alongside clients to identify realistic steps toward more productive, fulfilling daily life. Her practice attends to a wide array of concerns including compassion fatigue, postpartum and perinatal issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and questions about life purpose, always prioritizing the client’s goals and preferences.

Approaches that translate to online care

Rose employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing mood and behavior. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by focusing on clear strategies and homework-like exercises. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals to create a supportive space for exploration and change.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Rose works with clients to determine which combination of techniques best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time she adjusts strategies based on what is helping and what isn’t, so the course of work evolves with client feedback and progress.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, allow for ongoing contact between sessions, and support different communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into daily life, and enable therapists to use worksheets, goal tracking, and brief check-ins alongside traditional sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rose commonly address?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, parenting, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is non-judgmental and strength-based, combining client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support problem solving and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Massachusetts.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW with license number MA LICSW 121517 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoachingADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Rose can help with

Rose Rizzo works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coaching, and ADHD.

How Rose approaches therapy

Rose's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Rose is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts.