Anxiety Therapy for Women NYC
You're holding it all together on the outside. So why does anxiety still follow you everywhere?
You're smart, capable, and by most measures, doing really well. But inside, there's a constant hum of worry that never fully goes away. You replay conversations, second-guess decisions, and feel a low-grade tension that shows up even on your best days. If you're a woman in NYC navigating anxiety, you're not alone, and you don't have to keep managing it on your own. Anxiety therapy can help you understand what's driving that feeling, and actually change it.
Does this sound like you?
You can't seem to turn your brain off, even when you're exhausted
You overthink texts, emails, and conversations long after they're over
You feel anxious even when nothing is technically "wrong."
You're high-functioning on the outside but running on empty underneath
You avoid certain situations, people, or decisions because they spike your anxiety
You know logically you're okay, but your nervous system hasn't gotten the memo
What's actually going on
Anxiety isn't a character flaw or a sign that you're not strong enough. It's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do: detect threats and protect you. The problem is that for many women, especially in high-pressure environments like New York City, that alarm system gets stuck in the "on" position. What started as a useful response to real stress can quietly become the background noise of everyday life.
For women especially, anxiety often shows up as the need to be endlessly prepared, to anticipate every possible outcome, or to keep everyone around them comfortable, at the expense of their own ease. It looks like high performance on the outside, and chronic exhaustion on the inside.
The good news is that anxiety is one of the most treatable mental health concerns there is. With the right support, it doesn't have to run the show.
How we work with anxiety at On Par Therapy
At Onpar Therapy NYC, we don't just teach you coping strategies; we help you understand what's actually underneath your anxiety so you can change it at the root.
We draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify the thought patterns that feed your anxiety and replace them with responses that actually serve you. Mindfulness-based approaches help you build a different relationship with anxious thoughts, so instead of getting swept away by them, you can observe them and choose how to respond. For anxiety that runs deeper, Psychodynamic therapy helps us explore the underlying beliefs, past experiences, and relational patterns that keep anxiety alive. And when emotional overwhelm is part of the picture, DBT gives you practical, evidence-based tools for regulating your nervous system in real time.
We tailor our approach to you because anxiety doesn't look the same for everyone.
FAQ’s
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Not at all. Many of our clients are high-functioning women who are managing life well, but feel like they're constantly white-knuckling it. You don't need to hit a breaking point to deserve support.
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CBT focuses on identifying and shifting anxious thought patterns in the present. Psychodynamic therapy delves deeper into the roots, exploring how past experiences and beliefs have shaped how your nervous system learned to respond. Many clients benefit from a blend of both, which is exactly how we work.
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Yes, we offer virtual therapy for women in New York. Virtual sessions are just as effective and a lot easier to fit into a busy schedule.
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It varies. Some clients notice meaningful shifts within a few months. Others work with us longer as they explore deeper patterns. We'll check in on your progress regularly and adjust as we go.
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That's actually really common, and it often comes down to fit, the right therapist, the right approach, the right timing. We do a free consultation specifically so you can get a feel for whether Onpar is the right match before committing.
What High-Achieving Women Say About Our Work Together
About Brianna Paruolo, LMHC
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I provide virtual therapy for women in New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Florida.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & CREDENTIALS
As founder and Clinical Director of On Par Therapy NYC, I bring elite training and specialized certification to your therapeutic journey:
Advanced Education
Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, St. John's University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, St. John's University
President of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
Specialized Certifications
Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC)
SBIRT Certified
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Certified
Clinical Experience
Former Primary Therapist at one of the nation's leading eating disorder residential treatment centers
Clinical training in integrative psychotherapy, incorporating innovative approaches including play therapy, biofeedback, and neurofeedback
Featured mental health expert in major media publications and news outlets
On Par Therapy exists because I needed it myself. Before becoming a therapist, I managed social media strategy for health and wellness brands, then transitioned to a People & Culture role at a unicorn startup while pursuing my master's degree.
I understand perfectionism, burnout, and self-doubt not just clinically, but personally. This unique perspective has led major news outlets and publications to tap me as a mental health specialist, providing insights on everything from workplace stress and impostor syndrome to dating dynamics and narcissism.
My practice focuses on the challenges high-achieving women face most: the anxiety that never fully quiets, the perfectionism that both drives and exhausts you, disruptive life transitions, and relationship patterns that feel frustratingly familiar. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and relational therapy with a real-world understanding of what it takes to excel without self-destructing.
Therapy with me feels grounded and intelligent, and I like speaking with someone who genuinely gets it because I've sat on both sides of the conversation.
You deserve to feel as good on the inside as you appear on the outside.
Book your FREE 15-minute consultation today.
You've achieved success by trusting your instincts. If something is telling you it's time for support that matches your ambition, listen to that voice.
During our complimentary consultation, we'll discuss:
Your current challenges
How my approach aligns with your goals
Practical next steps
My virtual sessions offer the privacy and flexibility you deserve, with early morning, evening, and weekend appointments available.
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