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Emilio Rizzo, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, and relationship conflicts. A proud alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Emilio holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialized concentration in Mental Health.

Emilio’s practice is rooted in a person-centered, solution-focused approach. By integrating EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he provides a robust framework for processing trauma and breaking through long-standing emotional barriers.

Whether you are seeking short-term, targeted intervention for a specific challenge or long-term, deeper therapeutic work, Emilio is dedicated to fostering positive, lasting outcomes. His goal is to create an environment of radical acceptance where clients feel empowered to reclaim their lives.

Specialties

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety / Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug/Alcohol
  • Family
  • Grief & Loss
  • Hoarding
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post-Partum/Fertility
  • Premarital
  • Skin-picking
  • Trauma / PTSD

Can also work with:

DBT
Insomnia (and other Sleep/Wake Disorders)
Anger Management
Terminal Illness
Geriatrics
Trichotillomania
Skin-picking
Hoarding