You’re ready for real support, not surface-level therapy.
We offer active, collaborative, and evidence-based support for OCD, ADHD, anxiety, relationships & more. Whether you're stuck in looping thoughts, burned out from masking, or feeling disconnected — we’re here to help you move forward with real tools and real support. In-Person & Virtual for NYC & New York.
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Our work has been featured in leading publications on mental health, performance, and identity.
What to Expect When You Start with Aspire Psychotherapy
Finding the right therapist in NYC can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve tried before and didn’t feel truly understood. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or stress that just won’t let up. Maybe you’re burnt out, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or unsure if therapy is even the right step.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. At Aspire, your first step is a conversation — not a directory.
When you reach out, you’ll meet directly with our Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist and expert in diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy matching. You’ll talk about what’s going on, what you’re hoping to change, and how therapy or psychological testing might help. Based on that, we’ll pair you with a therapist who’s the best fit for your goals, identity, and lived experience.
Whether you’re struggling with social anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, or something harder to name, we’ll help you take a confident next step with expert support from day one.
Our job is to make starting therapy feel clear, supportive, and human. Not overwhelming.
“Dr. Scolaro is amazing. Her compassion and expertise changed my life. Give it a shot with Aspire — I’m so grateful I did.”
Our Clinical Directors personally guide your first step. With decades of experience in therapy, testing, and matching clients to care, they make your starting point seamless and personalized.
Meet Our Clinical Directors
Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D.
NY Psychologist & Clinical Director
Dr. Scolaro is a licensed clinical psychologist with deep expertise in anxiety, OCD, and psychological assessment. As Clinical Director of Aspire Psychotherapy, she oversees our therapy and evaluation services and brings over a decade of experience in evidence-based care.
Brie Scolaro, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist, Director
Brie Scolaro is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced training in anxiety, identity development, and performance psychology. As Co-Director of Aspire, they lead initiatives focused on athlete mental health, biofeedback, and perfectionism.
What Our Clients Have to Say
“After suffering my whole life and then having what I’d constitute as a mental breakdown, I’m living generally an anxiety free life without using medication.”
“I was having anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia last year and started seeking help. I am now a much more balanced, mindful and calm person who feels empowered with an armada of useful strategies and techniques to manage and regulate stressful situations in my life.”
“Dr. Scolaro is an incredibly gifted therapist who has helped me learn and practice vital CBT skills that have changed my life”
Find Your Best Next Step
We know that making the decision of what therapist to select is a difficult decision. You want to know who to trust, and most importantly, to know who can actually help you. No matter where you are in the process, we’re here to make it easier.
I know I’m ready to begin
Book a Virtual Intake with our Clinical Director ($175 - 30 minutes) and begin therapy in-person or virtually at our NYC or Hudson Valley location.
I’d like to ask questions first
If you’d like to speak with someone first and ask questions, no strings attached, request a free 15-minute consultation with our office below.
I’m just checking things out!
Take our 2-Min Quiz and find out if behavioral therapy, relational therapy or psychological testing is the right fit. Get your answer immediately, no email required.
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Specialty Psychotherapy Services in NYC
Psychological Testing
We offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, learning differences, autism, and diagnostic clarity — serving clients across NYC and the Hudson Valley.
ERP for OCD
We specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Our NYC-based therapists offer ERP virtually and in person.
ADHD & Executive Function
Struggling with focus, memory, or organization? We offer CBT to help you understand and improve ADHD & executive functioning challenges.
Couples Therapy
Our NYC and Upstate therapists use Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to help couples repair communication and deepen connection.
LGBTQIA Affirming Therapy
We provide LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for individuals and couples — grounded in lived experience, resilience, and community care.
Anxiety Treatment
We use CBT, ERP, and somatic strategies to help you manage anxiety, panic, and worry — with personalized, evidence-based care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We all have times when anxiety, stress and depression take over our life. Relationships, family or work just feel harder to deal with, if not impossible. That's where therapy can help. Connect with an affirmative therapist at Aspire Psychotherapy to start thriving, not just surviving.
Whether you're looking for tangible tools to manage anxiety, or a safe space to vent about your dating life or work stress, therapy can help you take back control of your life.
We meet our clients where they are at and honor their stories and unique experiences. If you're not sure how to begin, the first step is starting the conversation and trusting that together, we will find the right path for you.
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Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D. and Brie Scolaro, LCSW started Aspire Psychotherapy to provide the high quality, effective and compassionate mental health care they felt was missing in the therapy space. They believed in creating a space that was welcoming and affirming towards all humans, but that equally prioritized expert care and research backed solutions. From providing clear information online to being responsive to our clients, clinicians at Aspire Psychotherapy center their patients in their care. Aspire Psychotherapy is a therapy practice built from love, collaboration and a dedication to facilitate healing, and it is this foundation from which we look forward to helping you reach your goals.
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Our practices focuses on understanding your therapy goals and pairing you with a provider with the expertise to get you there. All new patients first meet with one of our Directors, Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D or Brie Scolaro, LCSW, for a 30-minute Intake Appointment. During this appointment, we will evaluate your history, current symptoms and goals, and treatment preferences, in order to match you with an expert clinician on our Aspire Psychotherapy team. From there, you will meet with your individual or partners therapist on a weekly basis for 45 minute sessions.
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Our prices are comparable to other clinical psychologists and therapists in New York. The cost per session varies based on the level of the provider you choose to work with, such as with a Senior Staff Member, an Associate Staff Member or a Student/Intern. Please email us or book a 15-Minute Consultation to speak more about pricing!
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At this time, we do not accept insurance. You may be eligible for out of network benefits from your insurance plan, which can cover anywhere from 50-80% of total costs! If so, we can send you a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. You will be responsible for the full session cost at the time of your appointment, and will receive any reimbursement from your insurance company directly.
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We can work with anyone within New York State and in New Jersey.
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We have in-person and virtual options at our Upper East Side and Stone Ridge offices. Telehealth is available for anyone in NJ and NY. Some of our clients like to meet their therapist in-person for the first sessions before transitioning to virtual!
Feeling ready to take the next step?
Let our Clinical Director personally match you with the right therapist - no guesswork, just expert care.
Insights from NYC Therapists on Anxiety, OCD, and More
Explore expert-written therapy tips, mental health strategies, and real-world tools from licensed clinicians at Aspire Psychotherapy.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): The Gold Standard OCD Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment for OCD — and one we specialize in. Learn how it helps you confront fear, not avoid it.
The Neuroscience Behind Exposure Therapy: How the Brain Unlearns Fear
The neuroscience of fear explains why anxiety, phobias, and OCD feel so overwhelming — and how exposure therapy helps rewire your brain’s response.
All blog content is written or reviewed by licensed therapists at Aspire Psychotherapy NYC — experts in anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, and relationship care.
Our Office Locations
We offer both in-person therapy in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley, and virtual therapy across New York and New Jersey. Our clinicians support individuals and families in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester and all of New York.
Upper East Side Office
312 E 85th St Suite 1A, New York, NY 10028
Upstate New York Office
Healing Arts Center, 3457 Main St Floor 2, Stone Ridge, NY 12484