- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Steven
Steven Paro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 46 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life challenges. Steven draws on practical methods to help people manage problems they bring into sessions and move toward clearer goals.
He favors a direct, problem-focused style grounded in client-centered principles. Sessions look at current difficulties and build on personal strengths. Steven uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to change unhelpful thinking and teach coping skills.
He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and commit to behavior changes that matter to them. For those affected by past trauma, he offers approaches including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing aimed at reducing the hold of traumatic memories. He has experience working with people on the autism spectrum and with intellectual disabilities.
Steven has helped people struggling with grief, substance use, eating issues, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and problems tied to family of origin. He mentions work with clients who feel disconnected from their Christian values and supports those exploring spiritual concerns alongside clinical work.
His practice emphasizes practical steps, skills, and honest conversation. People who want direct feedback, clear goals, and tools for managing anger and other strong emotions may find his style a good fit.
How Steven uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Steven integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anger, anxiety, and depression. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that match those values, useful when frustration or resentment gets in the way of life goals.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills teach practical strategies for handling intense feelings and improving communication when anger flares. Together these approaches offer skills, perspective shifts, and actions to practice between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to choose techniques that fit their goals, situation, and preferences. That selection is adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone use phone-only check-ins if bandwidth is limited or video is difficult. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and usable within everyday life.
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, grief, and related problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a problem-focused, client-centered style with practical tools and skill building. Sessions emphasize clear goals and step-by-step strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 46 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.