Rose Rizzo, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Rose

Rose Rizzo is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, substance use, and relationship difficulties. Rose offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach to conversations and helps people identify practical steps they can take at home.

She uses plain language and straightforward goals so parents and caregivers can act between sessions. With three years of clinical experience, Rose blends practical skills and supportive listening.

Background and approach

She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities and mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions. Sessions can include goal setting, worksheets, and a mix of live and text-based check-ins.

Rose aims to help clients notice strengths and try small changes that make family life more manageable. She approaches substance use and grief with the same practical focus as parenting and career concerns. Her additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, postpartum concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and forgiveness work.

Rose also supports people facing compassion fatigue, co-morbidity, and life transitions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that centers the client's priorities. Sessions are conducted in English and offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Rose works with people in Massachusetts and holds the MA LICSW 121517 credential.

How Rose’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist offers space for parents and caregivers to share what matters most, then supports the client in setting clear goals and next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and habits affect feelings and actions. In online sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavioral experiments, and using worksheets to track progress between meetings.

Mindfulness practices help with emotional regulation and stress related to family life. Simple breathing and grounding exercises are taught in session and practiced at home to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust tactics as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text messaging helps keep momentum between meetings. These options make it easier for busy caregivers and people with tight schedules to access consistent support.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Rose commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting, substance use, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and related life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is nonjudgmental and practical. She mixes client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience and holds a LICSW credential. Her background includes work with mental health, substance use, and family conflict.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Massachusetts and holds the MA LICSW 121517 credential listed on her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What formats are available for meeting online?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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