Gabrielle Rizzo, LICSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boston, MA. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Child. Sees clients online only. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Child, Addiction, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues

Fees

Individual sessions $130, couple sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Zelle

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Boston College Graduate School of Social Work

Years in practice

7

Education & qualifications