Steven Paro, LCSW

New York · 46 years in practice

Steven Paro is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 021454 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1376650259 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 46
Languages: English

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About Steven

Steven Paro is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. His style is direct and supportive, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.

He draws on many approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning skills to handle intense feelings, and working on ways to change unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is one tool he may use when trauma memories are part of the problem. Steven has worked for many years with people affected by grief, relationship strain, and issues tied to identity and sexuality. He also has experience with neurodevelopmental differences and with people coping with intellectual disabilities.

He aims to help clients recognize their strengths and use those strengths toward clear goals. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what’s getting in the way of feeling better and concrete strategies to try between sessions. He mixes skill-based work with supportive listening to help people make gradual change.

Over time the focus shifts from managing crisis to building habits that fit everyday life. Based in New York, Steven brings 46 years of practice as an LCSW to his work. He meets people where they are and helps them move toward more stable, manageable days.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Steven names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it focuses on small, practical steps that can reduce worry and improve daily routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he uses to help people clarify values and build a life that matters to them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, as a way to address lingering distress from traumatic memories when those memories are a clear part of the problem.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most tolerable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.

Online sessions can take place with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Text and chat are useful for brief reflections or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options add flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Steven commonly address?

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

What is his therapeutic style like?

He favors a practical, client-centered approach that mixes supportive listening with skill teaching and problem-solving tailored to each person.

How much experience does he have in practice?

He brings 46 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with trauma, substance use, grief, and neurodevelopmental differences.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

How can sessions be conducted online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what best fits the client's needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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