Dr. Victor Franco, LMHC
Seasoned bilingual therapist and midlife guide
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- Bilingual English Spanish
- 23 years experience
- Values-based work
About Victor
Dr. Victor Franco helps people facing midlife concerns as well as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings 23 years of clinical experience to sessions. He uses clear, direct conversation to help clients identify what matters to them and find workable next steps.
Dr. Franco draws on a mix of approaches to tailor sessions to each person. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based methods to address unhelpful thoughts and to build more flexible responses. Attachment-focused work helps people understand patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections.
Clients can expect a practical style that balances curiosity with structure. Sessions often include talking through recent problems, trying short exercises together, and setting small goals to practice between meetings. The emphasis is on arriving at changes that feel useful in daily life.
Background includes graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, plus ongoing doctoral work in counseling. He has years of experience working with trauma survivors and with LGBTQ people in large New York settings. His license is LMHC, New York.
Dr. Franco supports people dealing with complex, overlapping concerns such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress. He helps people explore values, regain a sense of direction, and make concrete plans that fit their circumstances.
Dr. Franco draws on a mix of approaches to tailor sessions to each person. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based methods to address unhelpful thoughts and to build more flexible responses. Attachment-focused work helps people understand patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections.
Clients can expect a practical style that balances curiosity with structure. Sessions often include talking through recent problems, trying short exercises together, and setting small goals to practice between meetings. The emphasis is on arriving at changes that feel useful in daily life.
Background includes graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, plus ongoing doctoral work in counseling. He has years of experience working with trauma survivors and with LGBTQ people in large New York settings. His license is LMHC, New York.
Dr. Franco supports people dealing with complex, overlapping concerns such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress. He helps people explore values, regain a sense of direction, and make concrete plans that fit their circumstances.
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
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small changes that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and finding direction during transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication, which can help with intimacy, trust, and recurring relationship difficulties.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt those methods as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort makes that useful. Licensed professionals can work with international clients, and the therapist can recommend a rhythm of sessions that fits the client’s everyday routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and midlife issues among others.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and conversational, mixing structured exercises with open discussion and goal-setting between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 23 years of clinical work, including experience with trauma survivors and LGBTQ clients in large New York settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in New York and holds an LMHC credential in New York.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or local requirements when scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.