Maternal Mental Health Therapy NYC | Postpartum & Pregnancy Support
Support for every stage: trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Becoming a mother is one of the biggest transitions of your life.
You deserve support through it.
Everyone told you it would be the happiest time of your life. So why does it feel so complicated?
Maybe you're staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m., baby finally asleep, and you can't stop the worries from spinning. Maybe you feel a flatness where you expected joy, and the guilt about that sits even heavier than the flatness itself. Maybe your body, your relationship, your career, and your sense of who you are have all shifted at once, and no one warned you that becoming a mother could feel like losing yourself a little, too.
You might be doing everything "right" on the outside. The nursery is ready, the spreadsheet of feedings is color-coded, and the people around you keep saying how well you're handling it. Inside, you carry a different story, one you're not sure you're allowed to tell.
You are allowed to tell it here.
You don't have to have it all figured out
Maternal mental health looks different for everyone. You might be experiencing some of this, or your own version of it:
Anxiety or intrusive thoughts about your baby's health or safety that you can't switch off
Sadness, tearfulness, or numbness when you expected to feel connected and happy
Guilt that you're not enjoying motherhood the way you think you should
A traumatic or disappointing birth experience you haven't fully processed
The crushing mental load of being the one who notices and manages everything
Grief for your old life, your independence, or the version of yourself you used to be
Strain in your relationship as you and your partner renegotiate everything
Difficulty bonding, or worry that something is wrong with you for not feeling more
Every one of these is something therapy can help with. They are signs of a human being moving through an enormous change.
You might benefit from maternal mental health therapy if…
The worries have taken over. New-parent anxiety is common. When the what-ifs start running your day, when you check the baby compulsively or Google symptoms at midnight, or can't rest even when you have the chance, therapy can help you find solid ground again.
You don't feel like yourself. Maybe the sadness lingers past the early weeks, or the spark you expected hasn't arrived. You deserve to feel like a whole person again.
The transition is bigger than you imagined. Identity, relationships, career, body, friendships: motherhood reshapes them all. A dedicated space to make sense of those shifts helps you feel
Why moms seek out therapy
Mothers come to us for support with:
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Perinatal mood changes during pregnancy
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Postpartum anxiety and depression
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Birth trauma and difficult delivery experiences
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The identity shift of new motherhood
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Relationship and partnership strain
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Returning to work and the guilt that comes with it
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Pregnancy after loss, and the anxiety of a high-risk pregnancy
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Simply needing one space that is about her, not the baby
How we help
Our therapists specialize in the emotional realities of pregnancy and early motherhood. We listen to the parts you've been afraid to say out loud, help you understand what you're experiencing, and give you real tools to feel steadier. You will find no judgment here and no pressure to perform wellness.
Because we work entirely through telehealth, you can meet with your therapist from your couch, your nursery, or wherever you happen to be feeding the baby that day. You can get support without a commute, a waiting room, or a childcare scramble.
Let us be part of your support system
You spend so much of your day holding everyone else. This is a place where someone holds space for you. Whatever stage you're in, hoping, expecting, or deep in the newborn fog, you can navigate it with support beside you.
Begin maternal mental health therapy
Reach out through our contact form to schedule your free consultation.
Meet with one of our maternal mental health therapists to talk through what you're experiencing.
Start feeling more like yourself, with support that fits around your life.
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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 have spent years performing for a standard that keeps moving. You deserve a life where you feel good enough, because you already are.
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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