Steven Paro

Steven Paro is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people manage anger and related concerns. He focuses on practical solutions and short-term goals so people can feel steadier and more capable. Steven aims to help clients notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to move forward.

He draws on client-centered methods, which mean sessions are guided by each person's needs and pace. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and change reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are part of his toolbox for managing strong emotions and building coping skills.

Steven has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, trauma, and life transitions over a long clinical career. He has experience supporting people who struggle with addiction and with neurodevelopmental differences, including autism spectrum conditions. His background includes work with individuals experiencing loss of spiritual direction who wish to reconnect with Christian values.

Sessions focus on clear steps - learning new ways to respond, practicing coping skills, and setting achievable goals. Steven prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where progress is measured in small changes. He believes people can learn and grow regardless of the difficulty they face.

Based in New York, Steven brings 46 years of practice as an LCSW to his work. He encourages prospective clients to consider their immediate needs and goals when deciding whether to reach out.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward values-based action. It can help with anger, anxiety, and life transitions by teaching ways to notice thoughts without being driven by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce reactive anger and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic memories through structured processing and can be used when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying a few methods and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a lunch break or between other commitments. It also supports continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and practical tools so progress continues across sessions, whether meeting remotely or in person.