As a bilingual clinician fluent in both Spanish and English, I possess a wealth of expertise in the mental health field. My graduate degrees in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis, alongside my ongoing doctoral studies in Counseling, have equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the skills necessary to provide top-notch care for my clients. I am actively engaged with various national and international organizations focused on mental health, demonstrating my commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the field. Particularly, I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ individuals and trauma survivors. In fact, my work with trauma survivors at a large organization in NY serves as a testament to my dedication and passion for the field. My ultimate goal is to support my clients in identifying their core strengths and overcoming any obstacles that may impede their emotional growth, helping them to live a fulfilled and meaningful life.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: 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
NY LMHC 004151
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Victor has been extremely instrumental in coaching me through a number of issues from my past and present. He has been an intelligent listener. I appreciate his dedication and consistency in following up.
Written on Jun 12, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
The best counselor I’ve ever worked with. He’s helped me recognize things I wasn’t able to see on my own. I really appreciate his input and feedback.
Written on Jun 12, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 1 year and 4 months
It is Victor's warmth and support that makes me feel safe diving deep into myself. Finding unexpected connections and talking about uneasy key points is more fluid with Victor there. Though we have not known each other long, I feel genuinely encouraged in our work together. Looking back at former versions of myself, Victor has already helped me to become more accepting. I feel seen, and I feel respected knowing that I don't need to impress him. Taking this time to look inside myself and give care to wounds that have been affecting me for a long time is worth it, and Victor has been a patient and gentle person to reach out to.
Written on May 06, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Victor is very easy to talk to. He made our first meeting very comfortable and he knew exactly what my condition was. He is very knowledgeable.
Written on Nov 20, 2019 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Víctor es muy atento y profesional, sabe escuchar y sus reflexiones son muy atinadas, sabe muy bien como hacerme sentir cómodo y genera confianza muy rápidamente.
Written on Oct 29, 2019 after therapy with Victor for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Victor is very understanding, he also does a great job listening and comprehending your issues/situation. And an even better job explaining himself.
Written on Oct 08, 2019 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety