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Steven Paro

Solution-focused social worker with broad experience

LCSW New York

Experience
46 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Paro brings a client-focused, solution-oriented style to therapy, emphasizing practical steps tailored to the concerns each person brings. With 46 years of clinical experience, he has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and trauma across many life stages.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help clients identify strengths and move toward their goals. Paro uses a positive, client-centered stance that supports people in reclaiming values, restoring purpose, and building skills for daily living.

His background includes several years working with neurodevelopmental disorders and severe intellectual disabilities, and he is comfortable addressing spiritual distress, including loss of connection with Christian values.

Holding an LCSW license in New York, he blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, DBT, and EMDR to meet varied needs while helping clients develop coping strategies and increase resilience.

Online Support Using Structured Therapeutic Tools

Steven Paro draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to support clients in online formats. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT encourages acceptance of difficult experiences while clarifying personal values and taking action toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for coping, life transitions, and chronic emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans may combine elements from different therapies so the work matches what matters most to the client and what produces usable change in daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His practice emphasizes solution-focused, client-centered work that empowers people to build on strengths while learning practical coping skills and strategies.
What is his experience and background?
He has 46 years of clinical experience, including work with depression, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, and several years supporting people with neurodevelopmental disorders and severe intellectual disabilities.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York, license number NY LCSW 021454, and practices from New York.
Can he work with non-English speaking or international clients?
Services are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

46+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English