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Steven Paro

Steven Paro

LCSW

New York

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In their wordsSolution-focused LCSW with decades of experience

Key details

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 021454
NPI
1376650259
Experience
46 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Practical problem solving
  • Client-centered care
  • Trauma and grief

About Steven

Steven Paro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on clear, practical help for everyday problems. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and trauma. He aims to help clients build on their strengths and reach realistic goals in plain, direct language.

He uses a client-centered style that puts the person's concerns first. Sessions emphasize finding workable solutions and rebuilding a sense of agency. He often blends techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to address day-to-day symptoms like worry, low mood, and problems with sleep or motivation.

Steven brings decades of practice in New York, with extensive experience supporting people who have lived through trauma and loss. He has also worked with people who struggle with substance use, and with those who feel disconnected from spiritual or religious values, including Christian faith concerns.

In recent years he has spent time supporting people with neurodevelopmental differences and severe intellectual disabilities, and he draws on that experience when tailoring communication and pacing. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, eating and food-related concerns, and career-related strain.

His approach is straightforward and goal-focused. He helps people notice strengths, learn new skills, and make steady progress. People who want practical techniques and a steady, experienced clinician often find his style useful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice values, accept uncomfortable thoughts, and take small steps toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with worry, low mood, and coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic memories through a structured process that can reduce distress tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adapt the plan if something isn't helping. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful as work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduces travel time. It also lets people use shorter check-ins for quick support, choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited, or schedule sessions during a work break. Licensed professionals can bring ACT, CBT, or EMDR-based tools into remote sessions to practice skills and process difficult experiences while adapting pacing and communication to each person's needs.

Areas of expertise

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

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach that emphasizes practical skills and finding what works for each person. He also integrates cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques when useful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 46 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, trauma, and related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a therapy process with him?

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