Dr. Eric Victorino , LMHC

Dr. Eric Victorino provides online therapy across New York and Connecticut, offering a compassionate space for people to examine their feelings and behaviors without judgment. With a Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling and a specialization in Traumatology from Liberty University (2024), he brings advanced training in trauma-informed care. He also holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College (2020) and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), which indicates formal licensure to practice counseling in New York.

As a 28-year combat veteran of the United States Army, his personal and professional experiences inform a practical, empathetic approach to treatment. He combines client-centered methods with resiliency-building techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients address stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, and a wide range of mood and adjustment challenges. Sessions are intended to move at each person’s pace, with an emphasis on listening, collaboration, and measurable progress.

Dr. Victorino focuses on equipping clients with concrete tools to manage difficult moments and to strengthen long-term resilience and confidence. He aims to create tailored plans that reflect each individual’s goals so they leave sessions with strategies they can use in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Recovery and Growth

Dr. Eric Victorino often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s unique experience and meeting them where they are. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration to help clients explore emotions, improve self-understanding, and set personal goals.

He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches strategies to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions.

Given his specialization in traumatology, he employs trauma-focused techniques when needed to address the effects of traumatic events, helping clients process experiences and build resilience over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Eric Victorino works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Victorino offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support regardless of location.