Fabiana Franco PHD, Clinical and Consulting Services in NYC

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the adults, adolescents and families who courageously commit to transforming their lives by transforming the way they think. Dr. Fabiana Franco offers psychotherapy, evaluations and consultation services across New York, Maryland, Virginia and DC, working with diverse cultural backgrounds and speaking English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. She helps clients heal from trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship issues, providing telehealth sessions when you need them.

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10/01/2025

Living with chronic illness brings unique emotional challenges. Therapy provides tools to cope, build resilience and maintain hope as you navigate health issues. Reach out today to feel supported.

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09/30/2025

Panic attacks are frightening, but they are also highly treatable. Learn how to manage symptoms and regain confidence with professional support. Book your appointment now.

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09/29/2025

Panic and anxiety can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to control your life. Therapy helps identify triggers and build coping strategies so you can breathe easier. Take the next step toward calm today.

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09/28/2025

Complex PTSD can leave you feeling stuck in cycles of shame and fear. Specialized treatment helps rebuild trust, self‑worth and hope. Connect now to start your healing journey.

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09/24/2025

Therapy is available in the language and culture that feel most comfortable for you. Dr. Franco offers multilingual, culturally sensitive telehealth so you can access care wherever you are. Schedule a consultation today.

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09/20/2025

Traumatic experiences can linger long after the event. Therapy provides a safe space to process and heal, using proven methods like EMDR to restore your sense of self. Reach out and begin your recovery.

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09/16/2025

Healing from stress and trauma starts with feeling safe and seen. Dr. Fabiana Franco offers compassionate psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and families, guiding you toward resilience and connection. Book a session today and transform your life.

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08/08/2025

The C-PTSD Inner Critic: Chronic Shame and Self-Blame

Dr. Fabiana Franco recently published an article on Psychology Today titled, “The C-PTSD Inner Critic: Chronic Shame and Self-Blame,” exploring how the inner critic develops in trauma survivors and what can be done to overcome it. In it, she writes:

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is often characterized by a pervasive and frequently debilitating internal narrative known as the “inner critic.” For individuals struggling with C-PTSD, this inner critic can become a relentless source of shame, self-blame, and emotional dysregulation. Understanding the origins of this critical voice in trauma and developing compassionate strategies to challenge it is essential for healing and emotional recovery.

The article covers:

-How early trauma shapes the inner critic and chronic shame
-Why shame and self-blame reinforce emotional distress
-Therapeutic approaches such as CBT, self-compassion techniques, and narrative therapy
-Practical daily strategies to quiet self-criticism and build resilience

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Unmask the inner critic in C-PTSD. Learn how trauma fuels chronic shame—and how to change the narrative. Reclaim your voice with compassion and evidence-based treatments.

08/06/2025

Living a Meaningful Life After Complex Trauma

Dr. Fabiana Franco recently published an article on Psychology Today titled, “Living a Meaningful Life After Complex Trauma,” exploring the profound impact of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and pathways to healing. In it, she writes:

Experiencing trauma, particularly Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), can profoundly impact an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. While the impacts of C-PTSD can be deeply disabling, professional specialized help can help individuals recover and build resilience.

Unlike PTSD, which often stems from a single traumatic event, C-PTSD typically arises from prolonged exposure to trauma such as childhood abuse, neglect, or other enduring stressors. The article highlights:

-How C-PTSD affects emotional regulation, identity, and relationships
-Evidence-based therapies like EMDR and DBT for recovery
-The importance of self-compassion, self-esteem, and interpersonal healing
-Practical steps survivors can take to rebuild their lives

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Discover how targeted support helps survivors of complex trauma reclaim their lives.

07/28/2025

🧠 Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Setting boundaries is not selfish. It is a healthy and essential part of emotional well-being. Still, many people struggle with guilt when they start saying no, expressing limits, or asking for space.

Here is the truth:
✅ Boundaries protect your energy and relationships
✅ They help you show up with intention, not resentment
✅ They are a form of self-respect, not rejection of others

Guilt often shows up when you are doing something new, not something wrong. If you were raised to prioritize others, keep the peace, or avoid conflict, boundary-setting can feel uncomfortable at first.

Therapy can help you unlearn patterns that keep you stuck, understand your emotional needs, and build confidence in expressing them clearly.
You deserve relationships that include your voice too.

Reach out today: https://drfabianafranco.com/contact/

06/22/2025

Healing isn’t always graceful.
Sometimes it looks like sleeping longer than you think you should.
It sounds like a shaky “no” that makes your stomach twist.
It means crying in your car before stepping into the next task.
It feels like everything’s getting harder before it gets better.

But that doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re feeling.
It means you’re finally tending to what you used to push past.

Healing isn’t linear. It’s deeply human.
Give yourself grace. Reach out today if you need help.
You’re not going backward. You’re just beginning to move differently.