Reclaim Your Time, Relationships and Peace of Mind
If OCD, phobias, or anxiety have taken over your life, Exposure and Response Prevention can help you get it back. ERP is the gold-standard therapy for OCD, health anxiety, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBS), and avoidance patterns - and at Aspire, we specialize in delivering it with structure, clarity and compassion.
What Our Clients Say About ERP Therapy at Aspire
Wondering if ERP could help you too? Here’s what our client are saying
“I am diagnosed with OCD, and I can confidently say that in a world where getting quality mental health services is extremely difficult, the folks at Aspire stand out as gems – they are true professionals, and the treatment works. Using the techniques I’ve learned from Aspire, I’ve achieved recovery in my OCD journey. My experiences at Aspire taught me how to shift my mindset to recover, and how to stay on top of my mental health consistently. 5/5 experience.”
Get the Right Start - Personalized ERP Care with a Specialist
Most people with Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders spend months or even years trying therapies that don’t work - not because they aren’t trying, but because the therapist wasn’t trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
At Aspire, you don’t have to guess whether your therapist is the right fit. Your care starts with a targeted intake session with Dr. Anya Scolaro, a psychologist with advanced ERP training and membership in the International OCD Foundation (IOCFD). She’ll:
Take time to understand what you’re struggling with
Clarify your goals
Personally match you with a therapist who’s trained in ERP and aligned with your needs and style
So instead of wasting time “trying out” random therapists, you begin with a plan - guided by someone who understands OCD, BFRBS, and related disorders inside and out.
When You Start ERP Therapy at Aspire, You’re Gaining:
✅ A personalized care plan, built by an OCD expert
✅ A therapist hand-matched to your needs and symptoms
✅ Specialized ERP therapy with a strong evidence base
✅ Ongoing measurement-based care to track your progress — so you know it’s working
We know therapy is an investment - and that it’s hard to keep going when things don’t feel like they’re improving. That’s why Aspire focuses on getting it right from the start - so you can feel better faster and don’t have to start over again later.
$175 - 30 Minutes - Virtual or NYC-based. Your first step starts with a psychologist who specializes in ERP
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What is ERP - and How Does It Work?
Exposure and Response Prevention is a gold-standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and it’s also highly effective for related conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), health anxiety, panic, and specific phobias.
Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or overwhelming fear responses, ERP helps retrain your brain’s reaction to anxiety - so you can regain control, clarity and confidence.
ERP helps with:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBS)
Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety Disorder
Panic Attacks
Specific Phobias (e.g., contamination, driving, vomiting).
What To Expect in ERP Therapy Sessions
You’re here because you’re ready for things to change - to stop feeling trapped by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or rituals that control your day. ERP therapy helps you reclaim your life with expert support and proven tools.
Your First Session: Clarity, Not Pressure
Your first session is all about understanding you - not pushing into exposures. Together, we’ll:
Clarity what you’re struggling with and how it’s affecting your life
Take inventory of your specific triggers that generate unwanted thoughts/feelings/sensations/images and the compulsions that come next, such as avoidance or reassurance seeking.
Identify what keeps the OCD, anxiety or phobia going, sometimes called safety behaviors.
Outline how ERP can help - with a clear plan for exposures and/or ritual preventions tailored to your needs.
Ongoing Sessions: Real Progress, One Step At a Time
Each session is designed to help you:
Understand how anxiety and avoidance patterns keep you stuck
Face fears gradually, in a way that feels safe and doable
Build confidence by learning to tolerate discomfort without rituals
Feel more in control of your thoughts, actions and day-to-day life
You’ll never be thrown into the deep end. Every exposure is paced with your input, guided by a specialist who gets what you’re going through - and how to help.
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Our therapists are regularly featured in leading news publications for our expertise in evidence-based practice, anxiety, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions About ERP and OCD Therapy
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ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold-standard therapy for OCD. It helps you gradually face anxiety-provoking thoughts or situations while learning to resist compulsions — breaking the OCD cycle over time.
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Not at all. ERP is collaborative and tailored to your comfort level. You’ll work with your therapist to build trust and progress at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
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Yes — ERP is highly effective for a range of OCD presentations, including intrusive thoughts (e.g., harm, sexual, religious), contamination fears, checking, relationship OCD, health anxiety, and more.
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Yes! We offer ERP therapy both in-person (Upper East Side and Hudson Valley) and virtually across New York and New Jersey.
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You’ll meet with Dr. Anya Scolaro, our Clinical Director and an OCD expert. She’ll listen to your story, help clarify your needs, and match you with the right ERP-trained therapist.
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Aspire Psychotherapy is a self-pay practice. Many of our clients submit superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We’re happy to provide guidance on how to do this.
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