Dr. Victor Franco, LMHC

Dr. Victor Franco helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. He speaks English and Spanish and brings 23 years of clinical experience to his work. He uses clear, practical strategies so people can start feeling better and functioning more effectively.

Dr. Franco draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. He also uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches when relationships and self-worth are central concerns. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and skills that people can use between meetings.

His background includes work with trauma survivors in a large New York organization and ongoing involvement with national and international mental health groups. He holds a NY Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and has graduate training in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, with doctoral studies in counseling in progress.

People who come to him often want help with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, or challenges tied to sexual expression and kink culture. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Dr. Franco aims to support each person in identifying strengths and setting achievable goals. He works in straightforward language and helps clients choose practical tools that fit their life and values.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive patterns by teaching practical skills and experiments to test beliefs.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take action that aligns with those values. It supports emotional flexibility and can be useful for persistent worry, grief, or dealing with painful memories without getting stuck.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, personality, and life circumstances. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be a shorter check-in during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit care into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping focus on consistent progress.