Francesca Di Rienzo, Doctoral Practicum Therapist

Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Supervised by Oxana Kopeikin, PhD

Welcome to my page and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Francesca Di Rienzo, a Psychologist in Training here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy. Below you will find further information about my background and approach to help you decide if we might be a good fit. I hope you find this useful and will be more than happy to answer additional questions, should you have any.

  • Work best with: Adults, Young Adults, Health Professionals, LGBTQ+ Community, International Students and Immigrants
  • Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
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I take an integrative approach to therapy, grounded in the quality of the therapeutic relationship. My style is warm, transparent, and non-judgmental, and I weave together depth-oriented exploration with practical tools for change. I balance openness for reflection with enough structure to help you feel grounded and supported as you move toward your goals.

Credentials

Education

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin. Expected 2028.
Msc. in Clinical Psychology, The University of Edinburgh. 2016.

Personal Interests

Outside of my work, I love spending time with family and friends, cooking or trying new foods, and engaging with art in its many forms. Humor is also an important part of my life, and I value finding moments of laughter and connection both in and outside of the therapy room.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADD / ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Conflict with Friends
  • Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Loss or Grief
  • Marital Conflict / Partner Conflict
  • Mood Swings
  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  • Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
  • Stress / Burnout

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic

Locations

Westlake Office

location_on3006 Bee Caves Road
Suite D-300
Austin, Texas 78746
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Client Focus

  • Age Groups Served: Adults 18-64
  • Participant Types: Individuals, Couples
  • Language Spoken: English, Italian

As my name might suggest, I am Italian. What it does not reveal is that I am also half-American and have spent much of my life between Italy, the U.S., and (to a lesser extent) the U.K. In short, I have spent a great deal of time adapting to new environments and bridging different ways of seeing the world. This sparked in me, from a young age, a strong motivation to help others feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported as they make sense of their inner world and the relationships that shape their lives.