- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focused work
- English and Spanish
About Victor
Dr. Victor Franco is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of clinical experience. He works in English and Spanish and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, parenting strain, and anger. He also supports concerns such as intimacy, self-esteem, career stress, and issues related to LGBT identity.
He brings a background in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, and is pursuing doctoral studies in counseling. That academic experience informs how he looks at patterns of thought and behavior in sessions. He uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches to help people recognize what keeps them stuck and to try different ways of responding.
In session he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to build practical skills. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how he attends to relationship patterns and emotional safety in the therapeutic space. He also uses existential perspectives when people want to discuss meaning, values, or big life choices.
He has worked with trauma survivors at a large organization in New York and has long experience supporting LGBT clients. That history informs his approach to identity-related concerns, triggering events, and the effects of stigma. He aims to help people identify strengths and set workable goals without promising quick fixes.
People who choose him can expect direct, plain conversation, concrete strategies to try between sessions, and regular review of progress. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in both English and Spanish.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions. It is useful for anger that is tied to avoidance, rumination, or feeling stuck in unhelpful reactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and teaching concrete skills to change them. CBT can help with anger management by breaking down triggering thoughts and building alternative responses.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape reactions in current relationships. It can help people understand why certain interactions trigger intense anger and how to shift those patterns over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and revisited as progress is tracked.
Confirm the session formats available before you book since they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to work with a licensed professional from another location or country when appropriate.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical conversation and focuses on skills people can try between sessions. He combines problem-focused work with attention to relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in clinical practice, including work with trauma survivors at a large New York organization.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a New York LMHC and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or licensing implications before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.