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Steven Paro, LCSW

  • Experience46 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Steven

Steven Paro is a licensed clinical social worker with 46 years of experience who focuses on practical, solution-oriented care for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He centers work on the problems clients bring and helps them identify strengths and abilities to reach their goals. Paro brings decades of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma and those coping with spiritual disconnection, including people who are concerned about their relationship to Christian values.

His style emphasizes client-centered collaboration and evidence-based methods, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. Paro has also worked with individuals with neurodevelopmental and intellectual challenges, and he emphasizes adaptability and respect for each person’s learning process.

He aims to create a practical path forward, helping clients develop skills for coping with life changes, relationships, addictive behaviors, self-esteem, and mood regulation. Based in New York and licensed as an LCSW, he combines long-term clinical perspective with grounded, skill-focused interventions to support meaningful change over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Steven Paro uses several established therapies that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches psychological flexibility by helping clients clarify values and commit to actions that move them toward meaningful goals, useful for stress, avoidance, and chronic difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing techniques and is often integrated when trauma is a central concern.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailor techniques and pacing so the chosen methods fit the individual’s situation and learning style. This flexibility helps make sure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These formats allow people to receive ongoing support without travel, accommodate varied schedules, and provide multiple ways to practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven Paro frequently help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and eating-related issues.
What therapeutic style does he typically use?
His practice emphasizes client-centered, solution-focused work combined with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR to match the needs that clients present.
How much clinical experience informs his work?
He brings 46 years of clinical experience to his practice, with extensive background in treating depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, grief, and trauma across the lifespan.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is licensed as an LCSW in New York with license number NY LCSW 021454 and practices out of New York.
Can someone who speaks only English work with him?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats are appointments offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
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

What Steven can help with

Steven Paro works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Steven works with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and grief and loss.

How Steven approaches therapy

Steven's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Steven is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York.