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Paul O'Keeffe
LCSW

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Scheduling available for:
NY and MA

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

Aetna, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Centivo, Empire BlueCross BlueShield

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

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, 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.