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Steven Paro, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Trauma
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- Trauma focus
- Skills-based work
About Steven
Steven Paro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 46 years of experience. He helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns. Steven also works with issues connected to LGBT identity, parenting stresses, career changes, and ADHD.
He takes a practical, problem-focused approach. Sessions look at the issues a person brings and identify steps that can change daily functioning. He uses straightforward talk, skills practice, and exercises aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Steven integrates several therapeutic approaches when they fit the problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in his practice alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These methods are used to address trauma, mood disorders, addiction, and coping with life changes.
His background includes decades of work with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, and people who experienced trauma at different life stages. He has spent recent years working with people on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual disabilities, and with clients struggling to reconnect with Christian values.
Steven frames therapy as skill-building. He focuses on practical ways to notice thoughts and try different responses. People who want clear, structured steps and help managing day-to-day difficulties often choose his style.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice specific thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. CBT focuses on clear exercises and homework to test new ways of reacting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take concrete actions that match those values. ACT often involves mindfulness exercises and practical steps to move toward chosen goals rather than getting stuck on unwanted thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, or a different method fits best based on their problems, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is monitored.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on skills practice, structured exercises, and talk-based interventions that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. CBT is applied alongside other approaches when it fits the client's goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 46 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, and trauma across the lifespan.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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