Ava Parnass has over fifteen years of experience as a child/family Psychotherapist. The focus of her New York City practice is young children, families, and couples. Ms. Parnass earned her Masters Degree at Columbia University. Prior to launching her private practice, she worked at New York Hospital-Cornell in the child psychiatry department as a Family Therapy Supervisor.

Ava Parnass has lectured and consulted extensively on infant-to-preschool age children. She has particular expertise in developmental stages and treatment issues for children and families. In addition, Ms. Parnass ran a program at the Westchester Child Day Care Center for parents and children, aged 0-5, on parenting topics, family issues, and child development. She also specialized in crisis intervention for toddlers.

Ms. Parnass co-wrote a book, “Listen to Me, Please!” Time-In, Not Time-Out with Dr. Ron Taffel,  a 6-time published author of parenting books. They have created a new technique that encourages parents and children to identify their feelings, talk about what truly matters, solve problems and express their authentic selves early on in life.The book helps calm down your child, helps you  to know your child better, and helps kids be happier.

The nationally distributed Nick Jr. family magazine is publishing excerpts from “Listen to Me, Please!” Time-In, Not Time-Out , appearing in the Sept. Oct. and Nov. 05 issues.  Ms. Parnass is  also in talks with a television producer about creating an animated television show for children based on “Listen to Me, Please!” Time-In, Not Time-Out that would include songs she co-wrote.

Simultaneously Ms. Parnass is pursuing a decade-long songwriting career. Her lyrics reflect a lifelong passion for the psychological and spiritual aspects of life, and aspire to complement the healing force of music. Her collaborators include some of New York’s most prominent hit-writers, performers and award-winners, including Alex Forbes, Eve Nelson, David Wolfert, J.J. Appleton and Jeff Franzel.

Ava Parnass co-wrote the lyrics for the album “Languishing in Turbulence” with artist Lorraine Ferro, winner of a Dove Award for her song, “Adoni.”  Their work was hailed in Good Times Magazine: “Ava Parnass, the talent- laden CD co-writer, who along with Ms. Ferro, & producer Teddy Kumpel created most of the material on this wonderful CD. Ava Parnass’s lyrics are frank and truthful.” Before writing, Ava Parnass managed rock bands for seven years.