- Solution focused
- Strength based
- Practical tools
About Steven
Steven Paro is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life changes. He focuses on practical solutions for whatever problem someone brings to therapy. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people recognize what is getting in the way and what they can do next.
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes a person’s strengths. That means listening first and tailoring steps to match each person’s needs and goals. Steven also brings cognitive-behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Over many years Steven has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse, and with those facing substance use concerns. He has supported people dealing with depression, bipolar mood challenges, eating issues, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. He also works with people who are sorting out identity and LGBT-related concerns.
More recently he spent four years supporting people with neurodevelopmental differences and severe intellectual disabilities. He also helps people who feel disconnected from their spiritual or religious values, including those missing a Christian sense of direction. His work often includes coping skills for caregivers and people facing family-of-origin or abandonment issues.
Steven brings 46 years of practice as an LCSW in New York. He offers straightforward, steady support and practical steps people can try between sessions. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build small committed steps toward those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people identify their own strengths and goals, so sessions often feel paced by the person rather than a strict protocol. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and change patterns that keep problems going.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, talk about what you want to achieve, and suggest methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can try different techniques and adjust as you learn what helps.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between errands. It can also make some check-ins shorter when needed or reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking so you know what is offered and how sessions are scheduled.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
46+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy challenges, eating issues, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and codependency.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening and then using steps that fit each person. He also uses cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based tools to address thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 46 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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