- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Victor
Dr. Victor Franco helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy struggles. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, eating concerns, mood disorders, and identity issues related to LGBT experience.
Dr. Franco is bilingual and works in both English and Spanish, which can make it easier for some people to speak in the language that feels most natural. He brings 23 years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC).
Background and approach
His background includes work with trauma survivors in New York and engagement with national and international mental health organizations. He uses clear, practical strategies rather than jargon. In sessions he tends to focus on what a person is facing now and what they want to change.
He mixes evidence-based techniques with a collaborative, person-centered style. That means conversations center on the client's goals, values, and daily struggles, with exercises tailored to fit real life. Parents who are worn out, worried about behavior, or trying to rebuild connection often find concrete tools here.
Dr. Franco can help people set boundaries, improve communication, and manage emotional reactions so parenting feels more sustainable. He works with adults in New York and accepts international clients.
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
What Victor works with
Everything Victor lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Victor helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Victor lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying what matters most. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and issues that get in the way of daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their goals, values, and how they respond to different exercises. That teamwork helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant to everyday life.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are, phone calls use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused check-in, and messaging or live chat supports shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options aim to give flexibility while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about Victor
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating issues, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, and related areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that focuses on current problems and practical steps. Sessions aim to match exercises and conversation to the client's daily life and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working in mental health settings, including work with trauma survivors in New York.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credentialed as NY LMHC, and is based in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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