Dr. Victor Franco
Compassionate, experienced bilingual therapist
LMHC New York
- Experience
- 23 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Victor
Dr.
Background and approach
Victor Franco brings 23 years of clinical experience to his practice in New York, offering support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, eating and body image struggles, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and bipolar disorder.
He also addresses specialized areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, and topics related to alternative sex culture. Dr.
Franco works in both English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients. He draws from multiple therapeutic traditions to tailor care to each person’s needs, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
His training in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, together with ongoing doctoral studies in Counseling, inform an integrative, evidence-minded practice. Dr.
Franco has substantial experience with LGBTQ clients and trauma survivors, including work at a large organization in New York. He aims to help clients identify strengths, navigate obstacles, and pursue more fulfilling, meaningful lives while collaborating on practical strategies and personal insight.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Franco commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, often aiding work with grief, chronic distress, and life transitions.
He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy principles to explore relational patterns and how early bonds influence current connections and intimacy. That work can help when addressing communication problems, attachment issues, and relationship concerns. Choosing the right blend of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist and client work together to determine which approaches match the client’s goals, preferences, and presenting difficulties, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations, accommodate varied routines, and maintain momentum between sessions while tailoring interaction style to what feels most comfortable for the client.
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Experience
23+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Spanish