Steven Paro , LCSW

Steven Paro is a licensed clinical social worker with 46 years of experience who focuses on practical, solution-oriented care for people facing depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, and trauma. He emphasizes a positive, client-centered style that helps individuals identify strengths and build the skills needed to move toward their goals. His work often centers on empowering people to reclaim a sense of agency and purpose, including those who feel disconnected from their spiritual or Christian values.

Throughout his long career he has supported people at many stages of life who have experienced traumatic events, and he brings experience working with complex presentations of mental health and addiction. He has also spent recent years working with neurodevelopmental disorders, including individuals on the Autism spectrum and people with severe intellectual disabilities, applying practical strategies to support learning and growth. He believes that change is possible for everyone, regardless of the challenges they face, and he helps clients explore realistic steps toward greater well-being.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he integrates client-centered principles with targeted techniques to address presenting problems and to strengthen coping, relationships, and daily functioning. His approach is collaborative, respectful, and focused on clear, achievable outcomes.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Steven Paro integrates approaches that adapt effectively to remote work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify personal values and take committed action, while learning simple skills to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and practical strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate, a therapy that helps process distressing memories and lessen their emotional impact, which can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client review progress and adjust techniques together to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats let licensed professionals and therapists provide consistent care without requiring travel, making it easier for people to maintain momentum between sessions and to access support when life is busy or circumstances change.