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Victor Brown

Victor Brown, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addiction

New York

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 071359
NPI
1447419874
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Relationship strain

About Victor

Victor Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in New York. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also focuses on concerns like guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Over two decades Victor has worked directly with individuals and in group settings. He has experience coordinating care with other health and clinical staff and connecting people with support agencies. That background informs how he plans and follows up on treatment. Sessions are practical and focused on what the person wants to change.

Victor brings experience from healthcare management into his clinical work. He has led staff training, program management, and community relations. Those administrative skills shape clear goal-setting and structured steps in therapy. He tends to organize support so people know what to expect from each session.

Assessment and case management are part of his practice. He uses assessment to identify priorities and to track progress over time. That helps when addressing panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, or patterns of isolation and shame.

People looking for help with anxiety-related fears or addictive behaviors will find a clinician familiar with coordinating services. Victor usually combines practical strategies, goal planning, and referrals when needed. To start, he asks about current concerns and recent history to form a workable plan.

Therapeutic techniques and working online

Victor uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problems and measurable steps. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease anxiety and panic symptoms. Skills-based strategies teach practical coping tools for managing panic attacks, reducing avoidance, and handling difficult social situations.

He also uses structured assessment and collaborative case management. Assessment clarifies what to focus on first, and collaborative planning means the therapist and person decide together which techniques to try and when to adjust them. That allows the approach to be shaped by the person’s goals and daily life rather than a fixed protocol.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into busy days, and reduce travel time. It can also allow a shorter check-in when time is limited or let someone use audio-only if bandwidth is low. Victor will discuss what format fits your situation when you arrange the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, with additional focus on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-love.

What is his approach to therapy?

He uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and structured assessment to identify priorities and plan sessions focused on achievable goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups, plus experience in healthcare management and program coordination.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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