Rose Rizzo , LICSW

Rose Rizzo is a licensed clinical social worker based in Massachusetts. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and draws on clinical training and program leadership to support people across the lifespan. Rose graduated from Boston College and currently works as a Client Services Manager at Mystic Valley Elder Services, where she focuses on the needs of older adults while maintaining broad experience in mental health, substance abuse, and family conflict.

She creates a non-judgmental environment that encourages open, honest conversation and concentrates on identifying each person's strengths. Using a strength-based approach, Rose helps clients recognize their resources and potential. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies. Her work centers on collaborating with clients to target the problems that matter most right now, breaking goals into manageable steps and using tailored tools such as worksheets and structured exercises.

Rose incorporates multiple modes of communication to fit clients' lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, text messaging, goal setting, and worksheets. She approaches therapy as a partnership and is committed to helping people build more productive and fulfilling lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rose uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who want a supportive, collaborative relationship while exploring goals, values, and life changes. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and learning practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool Rose may integrate, encouraging present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase self-regulation. These approaches can be combined and tailored to address concerns like relationship stress, grief, substance use issues, and caregiving challenges for older adults. Determining the right mix of methods is a collaborative process - Rose works with each person to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue consistent work between sessions with messages or worksheets, and stay connected with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.