Available

he/him

Paul O'Keeffe
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

Welcome. You’re entering a safe, confidential space to explore your concerns openly and honestly. I work with clients to understand what brings them to therapy, identify goals, and develop strategies that feel right for them. I am committed to meeting you where you are with compassion, respect, and without judgment. Whether navigating difficult transitions, past experiences, or seeking greater self-understanding, I aim to provide tools and insights that empower you to move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

About Paul

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, United Healthcare/Oxford/Optum, Aetna, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Authentic, Calming, Direct, Humorous, Warm

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Black community, Blended families, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Veterans

Years of Experience

17+
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Whether navigating difficult transitions, past experiences, or seeking greater self-understanding, I aim to provide tools and insights that empower you to move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

License number

#99399

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work 2009, Howard University School of Social Work

Interests

I’m passionate about creating healthy, tasteful meals and desserts. I also enjoy exploring different spiritualities and love learning through travel.