- Bilingual English Spanish
- 23 years experience
- Practical evidence informed care
About Victor
Dr. Victor Franco helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He also supports clients with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting stresses, and self-esteem difficulties. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and practices in New York as an LMHC with 23 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Franco uses practical conversation and collaborative planning in sessions. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered work, and Existential ideas to match tools to a person's needs. Sessions are straightforward and focused on small, doable changes rather than jargon or long lectures.
His background includes graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, and he is engaged with national and international mental health organizations. He has spent significant time supporting LGBTQ people and trauma survivors, including work at a large organization in New York.
In session he helps people identify strengths and barriers. He uses concrete exercises, thought and behavior work, and attention to close relationships. The goal is to build clearer choices and more workable habits over time.
People who reach out can expect a direct, respectful approach that balances empathy with practical steps. Dr. Franco aims to help each person shape goals that fit everyday life and to track progress in measurable ways.
Dr. Franco uses practical conversation and collaborative planning in sessions. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered work, and Existential ideas to match tools to a person's needs. Sessions are straightforward and focused on small, doable changes rather than jargon or long lectures.
His background includes graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, and he is engaged with national and international mental health organizations. He has spent significant time supporting LGBTQ people and trauma survivors, including work at a large organization in New York.
In session he helps people identify strengths and barriers. He uses concrete exercises, thought and behavior work, and attention to close relationships. The goal is to build clearer choices and more workable habits over time.
People who reach out can expect a direct, respectful approach that balances empathy with practical steps. Dr. Franco aims to help each person shape goals that fit everyday life and to track progress in measurable ways.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take actions that reflect those values. It often uses simple exercises to change how a person relates to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses practical strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape current feelings and ways of relating, which can help with intimacy and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals, try different tools, and collaborate on what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods and pace based on needs and preferences rather than sticking to one rigid plan.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people continue care if they move or travel internationally. Licensed professionals aim to match approach and scheduling to everyday life so therapy is manageable and relevant.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy questions, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, bipolar and related problems.
How would you describe his style in therapy?
He takes a practical, conversational approach that focuses on small changes and clear goals. Sessions blend listening with exercises and homework when helpful.
What is his clinical background?
He has graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis and is engaged with national and international mental health organizations.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.