Therapist profile
Dr. Victor Franco, LMHC
Dr. Victor Franco, LMHC - Adult stress and family concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
- Cognitive Behavioral techniques
About Victor
Dr. Victor Franco is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) registered in New York with 23 years of clinical experience. He speaks English and Spanish and lists family and parenting among his areas of focus. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, including intimacy and grieving issues.
He takes a straightforward, talk-based approach. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck at home and practicing small changes that can make daily life more manageable. He draws on cognitive approaches and acceptance-oriented strategies to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values.
His background includes graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, and ongoing doctoral work in counseling. He has worked with trauma survivors at a large New York organization and maintains connections with national and international mental health groups.
People who come because of parenting strain or family conflict can expect direct discussion of practical patterns. He pays attention to attachment dynamics and how past relationships shape current reactions. Meetings often include behavior-focused techniques along with reflective conversations about meaning and values.
Dr. Franco also names several additional focus areas such as body image, caregiving stress, codependency, and sexual diversity issues including BDSM and kink. He aims to help clients clarify goals and try concrete steps between sessions to test what works in real life.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then choose actions that reflect their personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, addiction, and life-direction issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and closeness. It can be useful when recurring conflict or avoidance shows up in relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new responses through small experiments between sessions. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches in-session, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That means methods may shift over time as priorities change or progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Many people find online sessions fit into busy schedules by removing commute time and allowing appointments during a work break or between errands. Other practical benefits include easier access to a bilingual clinician and the ability to continue work with a therapist when travel or relocation makes in-person meetings harder.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of home and family concerns are addressed?
He lists stress, parenting, family, relationship and intimacy-related issues among his focus areas. These include grief, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a talk-first, practical style that blends cognitive and acceptance-oriented methods with attachment-informed discussion. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working in mental health, 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.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients, as indicated in his profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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