Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, First Responders, Gambling, Impulse Control Disorders, Panic Attack, Performance Anxiety, Personality Disorders
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Anthony
Anthony Rizzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has great enthusiasm for patient-centered care. Anthony has worked with clients in settings ranging from in-community to residential to inpatient, picking up valuable experience with a wide variety of different age ranges.
Anthony completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Rutgers University and his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kean University. After working on the frontlines of the mental healthcare system, Anthony realized that he would be in a better position to serve patients in a clinical position. After years of working in the field, he is finally in the position that he has always wanted to be in.
Anthony feels that the most important person in the room is the client and takes great care to make sure that they are fully integrated in each step of the counseling process.
Get to know Anthony
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
My drive to help others to the best of my abilities.
What types of clients do you work with best?
The types of clients I work with best are the motivated ones.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am most excited to work with clients that come to session with honesty and concern for their mental health.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
I wish all clients knew that counselor is just as excited for your progress as you are.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I chose Thriveworks because they put the client first.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is the look on a client's face when they realize that they are going to be ok.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect that I am going to take into account their entire life experience into account, not just symptoms.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
During the first session, I hope to get to know the client as best as possible to lay the foundation for treatment.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
Before scheduling a first session, clients should know that I am looking to have a conversation and not just read questions off of a questionnaire.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
In my free time you can find me scrolling Netflix, at the gym or figuring out where my next vacation will be.
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
The one thing that defines me is my sense of humor.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- Kean University
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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