Dr. Victor Franco, LMHC

Dr. Victor Franco is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sexual concerns, and LGBTQ-related challenges. He practices in New York and works in both English and Spanish.

He brings 23 years of clinical experience to sessions and uses a blend of practical methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward the life they want.

Dr. Franco values a straightforward, collaborative style. Sessions focus on clear goals, doable strategies, and checking what helps between meetings. He listens for patterns in relationships, attachment, and communication and then helps people try different ways of responding.

His background includes graduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, plus ongoing doctoral work in counseling. He has worked with trauma survivors in a large New York organization and has long experience supporting LGBTQ individuals.

In therapy people can expect an emphasis on building strengths, improving communication, and managing emotions. He also addresses related concerns such as body image, sexual expression including kink and BDSM topics, caregiver stress, and co-occurring conditions. Prospective clients are invited to review options and confirm session arrangements before scheduling.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions aligned with what matters. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation issues in everyday life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication. It can be useful for people who want to change repeating patterns in relationships and improve connection and trust.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new responses. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation. That decision is revisited over time as work proceeds.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reduce time spent traveling. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions when video is difficult, while others like the chance to meet from a familiar setting. Because the therapist's session formats are not listed here, please confirm available online options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.