Rose Rizzo, LICSW

Rose Rizzo is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who brings a practical and compassionate approach to supporting older adults and their families. She graduated from Boston College and has over five years of experience in the field. In her current role as Client Services Manager at Mystic Valley Elder Services, she combines administrative insight with clinical experience to address complex needs related to aging and mental health.

Rose has substantial experience working with mental health concerns, substance use issues, and family conflict. She cultivates a non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages open, honest conversation and helps people identify practical ways to move toward a more fulfilling, productive life. Her work often emphasizes a strengths-based perspective to help clients recognize and build on their own capabilities, alongside cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to shift unhelpful patterns of thinking.

In sessions she focuses on clear problem targeting and goal setting, using tools such as worksheets and structured exercises as needed. Rose integrates a variety of communication methods, including video calls and text messaging, to match clients preferences and needs. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative journey and aims to support each person in finding individualized strategies for coping and growth.