Steven Paro , LCSW

Steven Paro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings decades of experience to clients seeking practical, solution-focused support. He emphasizes an approach that centers on the concerns clients bring to therapy, working collaboratively to identify concrete steps toward change while drawing on a long history of treating depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, grief, and trauma. Over his career he has supported people who have experienced trauma at many stages of life and has developed a practice rooted in positive, client-centered therapy that highlights individual strengths and the capacity to reach personal goals.

Paro also offers support to those struggling with spiritual disconnection, including people seeking to reconnect with Christian values, and has spent recent years working with neurodevelopmental disorders and significant intellectual disabilities. He spent four years focused on individuals on the autism spectrum and on persons with severe intellectual challenges, bringing patience and practical strategies to that work. Throughout his practice he maintains an optimistic belief that people can learn, adapt, and grow regardless of the difficulties they face, and he guides clients toward skills and insights that promote lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Steven Paro uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, while focusing on values-based actions to build a meaningful life; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a supportive space in which the client’s strengths and personal goals drive the work; it is helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to change them, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and some addiction-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paro works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions over time so clients can try strategies and adjust their plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive ongoing support in formats that feel most comfortable for each person.