At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 089784
- NPI
- 1598322489
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Skill building
About Victor
Victor Rose is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, addictions, and ADHD. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps so parents and adults can find ways to manage day-to-day struggles. Victor aims to make the first steps into counseling feel less overwhelming and more doable.
He uses a strengths-based, solution-focused stance that looks for what already works in a person’s life. That means sessions often center on small, achievable goals and building skills to handle challenges. He also draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Victor’s background includes ten years of clinical social work in New York. He has worked with people affected by substance use, survivors of domestic violence, those involved with the child welfare or criminal justice systems, LGBT clients, and people experiencing housing instability. His hands-on experience informs a practical approach to relapse prevention, anger management, and trauma-related concerns.
In sessions he prioritizes the client’s immediate concerns and teaches coping tools to use between meetings. He emphasizes clear, step-by-step strategies for parenting strain, family conflict, and life transitions. Victor explains options and helps people decide which steps feel right for them.
People who prefer direct, action-oriented work that still keeps their values and strengths in focus may find his style helpful. He works in English and practices in New York as an LCSW.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Victor often uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and to build momentum toward small goals. This approach is useful for issues like substance use, motivation for lifestyle changes, and preparing for bigger steps in recovery.
He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. That helps people feel heard while they sort through values and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work done together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and daily routines to figure out which methods fit best. Sessions are collaborative and adapt as needs change.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions while helping clients apply skills in their everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in therapy?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, anger, addictions, parenting strain, trauma and ADHD. Additional focus areas listed include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, with an emphasis on practical skills. Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques are used to support change and manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
He has ten years of experience as a clinical social worker working in New York with diverse populations, including people affected by substance use and survivors of domestic violence.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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