- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment work
About Victor
Dr. Victor Manocchio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 27 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and many other concerns among his focus areas. He works with adults and also has experience across ages and life stages.
Dr. Manocchio completed a Doctorate of Social Work in October 2019. He describes his practice as attending to the whole person - the ways physical health, beliefs, relationships, work, and grief interact with mental health. He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges.
He draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods guide how he helps people reduce distress, build coping strategies, and address patterns in relationships and behavior.
Across his long career he has worked with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, autism, substance use, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and attention issues. He reports over 200 hours of specialized training related to trauma and abuse and lists completed certifications in autism and substance abuse in his background.
In sessions he focuses on practical coping skills, developing more reliable supports, and identifying steps that fit a person's daily life. He invites people to consider how different parts of life affect one another and to experiment with small changes that can improve functioning.
He signs his writing as Dr. Vic and uses he/him pronouns. Sessions are conducted in English and he notes he accepts international clients.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that limit daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing different ways of responding. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping strategies.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. It can help with relationship stress, trust issues, and recurring interpersonal patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily demands, and together they will try approaches that fit. That collaborative process helps shape what to focus on in sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins, sessions during a break, or not needing to travel are practical benefits commonly reported. Many people find therapy can be effective when the methods are matched to their goals and routines.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues such as grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses practical skills and conversation, drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, and client-centered methods to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience as a mental health therapist and completed a Doctorate of Social Work in 2019.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and also holds NY LCSW credentials; his practice is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he notes that he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.