Christopher Rizzo , LMHC

Christopher Rizzo is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and big life changes. He focuses on clear, practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. He works in New York and offers services in English. Christopher uses straightforward, person-focused care that respects each client’s identity and experience. Sessions aim to build tools for handling intense feelings, improving communication, and coping with transitions. He emphasizes collaboration so clients set the pace and goals. He draws from several evidence-informed methods, picking the techniques that fit each person rather than following a single formula. That can mean learning new skills to manage thoughts, practicing ways to stay present, or talking through the values that matter most. These methods are explained plainly in sessions and practiced between meetings. Christopher has seven years of clinical experience as an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor. That background includes work with people who identify as LGBT and those navigating identity questions, body image concerns, and relationship stress. He also supports people managing addiction, domestic violence effects, grief from separation, and feelings of isolation. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to match the client’s needs. People leave with concrete strategies they can use right away alongside deeper self-understanding. The focus is on steady progress toward clearer thinking, better communication, and more stable coping in daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and following their lead to uncover what matters most. It helps people feel heard, increases self-awareness, and supports decisions about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect one’s values. It supports coping with painful experiences and moving toward a meaningful life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different methods, and adjust plans together. That collaborative process helps identify which tools and practices fit the person’s needs and preferences. Online formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit school, work, or caregiving obligations.