Dana Rizzo Psychotherapy

I am a midwestern girl at heart, originally from the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a double minor in Religious Studies and Sociology in the small town of Peoria, IL at Bradley University. Subsequently, I left the Midwest and relocated to Manhattan, obtaining a Masters in Clinical Social Work focusing on evidence-based treatment modalities from New York University. After nearly a decade of city living, I settled down in the charming, mountainous Hudson Valley. I have been a licensed clinical social worker in private practice providing virtual telehealth in the state of New York since 2017. My Approach Over the last decade, I have consistently worked with a variety of issues related to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health, which many well-known and effective treatment modalities can remit. Additionally, since my private practice's genesis, my specialty has awakened in the transformative realm of intimacy and relationships. In this age of overzealous rationalism, I pledge the human heart feels most abundant when close and connected to others, not just in our partnerships or families, but within the collective consciousness and community we inhabit. Despite our zest for the modern "fast life", characterized by busyness, workaholism, and materialism, our primitive brains reflect herd animals thriving in community, connectedness, and interdependence. Many of us cannot awaken our potential because we have unconsciously conformed ourselves and lifestyles to meet the standards, expectations, and approval of others. Our propensity to be externally-focused combined with our frequent use of technology has made us vulnerable to distraction, disconnection, and a sense of false independence, where we prioritize how our lives and relationships 'look' to other people instead of what they 'mean' to us. Our capacity for effective communication, vulnerability, and creating a secure attachment in partnership must transcend what we present on paper. My niche is working with single, married, or divorced individuals to improve their interpersonal relating and intimacy skills. Building a conscious and lasting relationship with a partner as an adult involves a dynamic exploration of how we received love, how our relational needs were met, and what we observed as intimate relating in our childhood home. I invite you into this process of releasing wounded beliefs that create internal barriers to intimacy and becoming 'the one' you wish to partner with in this world. Services I am currently offering individual sessions via telehealth platforms. I provide a free 15 minute phone consultation for anyone interested in working with me. If we agree to embark on this journey together I offer weekly or bi -weekly 45 minute virtual sessions. The first session is an intake and assessment of your history and reasons for seeking psychotherapy. Please reach out to learn more about policies. Frequently Asked Questions Do you offer in- person services? No, I am only offering telehealth sessions at this time. Do you provide virtual psychotherapy to individuals living out of New York state? No, I am currently only licensed to practice and treat individuals within the state of New York. However, I do offer life coaching services to individuals across states. Do you accept insurance? Yes, for psychotherapy I am in-network with some insurance companies, please inquire. For life coaching services, I accept payment through Venmo, debit, or credit. How do you accept out-of-pocket payment? I accept Venmo via my business Venmo account and debit or credit through the client portal. Do you provide couples or family sessions? No, I do not provide couples or family sessions, however couples/marital issues and family system stresses are a part of my focus and scope of practice with individuals. What are your out-of-pocket costs? A layout of out-of-pocket costs can be found under the "services" tab. Will I be charged for missing a session? If you cancel with 24 hours notice you will not be charged. A layout of cancellation policies can be found under the "services" tab. Policies & Procedures Cancelling sessions with 24 hours notice: $0 Cancelling sessions with less than 24 hours notice: $75 Rescheduling a session at any time for the same week: $0 Maximum amount of time allotted to arrive to session: 15 minutes Maximum # of sessions allowed to be missed consecutively: 3