- Speaks English and Spanish
- 23 years experience
- Focus on codependency
About Victor
Dr. Victor Franco helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and codependency. He speaks English and Spanish and brings 23 years of clinical experience to his work. He aims to help people find stronger footing after trauma, loss, or major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that clients can try between sessions.
Dr. Franco uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with acceptance-focused practices and attachment concepts. Sessions tend to center on clear goals, building skills, and noticing patterns that keep problems repeating.
His training includes graduate degrees in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, and he is pursuing a doctorate in Counseling. He holds the LMHC credential, New York LMHC, and has worked in settings that support trauma survivors. That background informs how he assesses risk and supports recovery.
Many clients come for help with identity and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, or struggles tied to caregiving and chronic illness. He also addresses themes such as abandonment, control issues, and communication problems that often show up across different concerns.
Dr. Franco describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people identify strengths, set realistic steps, and practice new ways of coping. Prospective clients who speak English or Spanish can expect straightforward, goal-focused sessions.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-based action, which can help with anxiety, codependency, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions, which is helpful for intimacy issues and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and situation. That choice can shift as therapy progresses, with an emphasis on what helps the client make steady, practical change.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people work from wherever they are located, which supports clients who live outside the therapist's city or internationally. Licensed professionals aim to tailor session length and focus to match everyday schedules and treatment goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, codependency, and related problems.
What is his therapy style?
He combines goal-focused work with acceptance and attachment ideas. Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill building, and noticing patterns that maintain problems.
How long has he practiced?
He has 23 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings, including work with trauma survivors in New York.
What credentials and location does he have?
He holds the LMHC credential listed as NY LMHC and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to learn how sessions are conducted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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