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New York City — New Jersey — Miami — Charleston

Expert Couples Counseling- From Conflict to Connection

Expert couples therapy based in New York City, helping busy professionals strengthen their relationships. Specializing in communication, trust rebuilding, and intimacy issues.

Evening appointments are available for working couples.

Couples Therapy

Expert support for couples navigating trust, intimacy, and connection in today's complex world.

Why Couples Seek Therapy

  • Relationships face unique challenges in today's fast-paced world. You might be here because:

  • Trust Has Been Broken

  • Whether through infidelity, emotional affairs, or broken promises, you're struggling to rebuild trust and wondering if healing is possible. The pain feels overwhelming, but you're not ready to give up.

  • Intimacy Feels Distant

  • Your sexual connection has changed - perhaps due to stress, hormones, past trauma, or life changes. You miss the closeness but don't know how to bridge the gap. The conversation feels too vulnerable to start.

  • You're Living Parallel Lives

  • Between demanding careers and busy schedules, you've become more like roommates than partners. The emotional connection that once felt so natural now requires effort you're not sure how to make.

  • The Same Arguments Keep Happening

Whether it's about money, in-laws, parenting, or daily habits, you're stuck in cycles of conflict that leave you both feeling unheard and misunderstood.

What We Address

  • Trust rebuilding after infidelity: When betrayal breaks trust, healing seems impossible. We help couples rebuild their foundation and often grow stronger through the process.

  • Sexual intimacy concerns: From mismatched desires to emotional distance, we help couples reignite their connection both physically and emotionally.

  • Communication breakdowns: Stuck in the same arguments? We break destructive cycles and teach practical tools to help you feel truly heard and understood.

  • Career-relationship balance: Balancing ambitious NYC careers with relationship needs is challenging. Learn to nurture both your professional goals and your partnership.

  • Financial tensions: Transform money talks from arguments to understanding. We help couples align their financial goals while respecting individual values.

What to Expect

  • 50-minute initial session with each individual: We begin with individual 50-minute sessions to understand both perspectives, creating a safe space for honest sharing.

  • Safe, non-judgmental space: Create positive change in a space where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported.

  • Evening appointments are available for busy professionals, making it easier to prioritize your relationship.

  • Practical communication tools: Learn effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques you can use right away.

  • Individual sessions as needed: We adapt our support to meet your unique needs from joint sessions to occasional individual check-ins.

  • Clear goal-setting: Set meaningful goals together and track your progress with regular reviews, ensuring you're moving toward the relationship you want.

    Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with real-world application, helping you build lasting positive changes in your relationship.

Shaping the conversation on modern mental health — our expertise has been highlighted in Forbes, Today.com, Vogue, Business Insider, & leading publications.

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Rebuild Trust, Reignite Connection

Transform your relationship with evidence-based couples counseling in NYC. Our experts help you navigate infidelity, communication breakdowns, and emotional disconnection.

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LMHC Clinical Director
Founder

Meet Brianna, the Founder Behind On Par Therapy.

Brianna Paruolo, LCMHC, brings specialized expertise in couples dynamics and sexual wellness to her practice. Currently pursuing certification in Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training, she offers comprehensive support for both emotional and physical intimacy concerns.

She has been featured as an expert in NBCU, Today.com, Forbes, Vogue, Parents.com, Wondermind, Business Insider, Katie Couric Media, and more, solidifying her status as a thought leader in modern mental health care.

Client

Love

  • Brianna is such a warm, understanding therapist that makes anyone feel comfortable starting their therapy journey. She has a unique gift in creating a safe space while offering helpful tools & skills based on client's needs.

    — LM

  • Brianna provides relatable therapy for those seeking solace from the New York Grind. She will help you optimize your natural strengths and guide you through actionable change in creating your ideal work-life balance.

    — BM

  • Brianna is such a welcoming and caring therapist. She can make anyone feel at home. Her humanity, curiosity, and intelligence give her a powerful ability to cultivate a sense of safety and courage that give way to self expansion and compassion.

    — AH

  • Brianna is one of the most dedicated and skilled clinicians I have ever worked with. Any client would be lucky to have her as their therapist!

    — ML

  • Brianna has a profound understanding of individual needs, combined with a compassionate and empathetic approach. She creates a safe and supportive space for personal growth, and is a dedicated ally on the journey to emotional well being.

    — AV

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Fill out the form to be redirected to our booking page and start your journey to a more balanced, fulfilling life with a complimentary 15-minute consultation. During the call, we’ll discuss your current challenges and goals, explain how our approach can benefit you, and determine if we’re the right fit for your needs—all while answering any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you! Tailored therapy for high-achieving women in New York City, Miami, and Charleston.