ADHD Therapy and Treatment in NYC for Adults and Adolescents
Feel like you're always behind, distracted, or emotionally drained? Our ADHD therapy helps you find your focus, get organized, and feel more in control - without changing who you are.
Start with a supportive intake with an experienced provider, then match with a therapist who specializes in behavioral treatment for adults, teens, or children.
✔ No Wait Times
✔ Licensed Clinical Psychologists
✔ LGBTQIA+ Providers
✔ Neurodivergent Affirmative Care
ADHD Therapy in NYC: Personalized Treatment to Regain Focus and Self-Trust
Living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is more than just being forgetful, lazy or restless. For many adolescents and adults, the symptoms - impulsivity, emotional overwhelm, burnout, and difficulty focusing - can deeply impact work, school, and relationships. The fast pace of life, work stress and social media often makes it even harder to cope. Altogether, ADHD symptoms can lead to low self-trust, shame, and exhaustion from constantly trying to “keep up.”
We affirm neurodiversity by focusing on what works for your brain - not against it.
At Aspire Psychotherapy, our experienced psychologists and psychotherapists focus on supporting clients with symptoms of ADHD through personalized treatment plans and weekly in-person or virtual therapy sessions. We work with individuals across all life stages—from late-in-life adult ADHD diagnoses to inattentive ADHD in teens. Our clinicians use evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, and supportive psychotherapy to help you build executive functioning skills, regulate emotions, and create structure.
Whether you’re looking for practical strategies to manage your symptoms or ongoing support to process rejection sensitivity, social anxiety and perfectionism, our behaviorally focused treatments are designed to meet you where you are.
You can work with your psychotherapist in-person at our Upper East Side or Stone Ridge offices, or through online therapy across New York State or New Jersey.
Understanding ADHD Symptoms in Adults and Adolescents
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and impulse control. While it’s often diagnosed in childhood, many adults with symptoms go undiagnosed for years - especially those with inattentive ADHD or individuals assigned female at birth, whose symptoms may present as internal overwhelm, social anxiety, sensory sensitivities and guilt spirals rather than hyperactivity.
ADHD symptoms can include difficulty paying attention, chronic procrastination, forgetfulness, restlessness, or emotional reactivity. For some people, these challenges feel manageable day-to-day but become overwhelming under stress. For others, the symptoms of ADHD lead to burnout, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. This can also show up in athletes of all ages and cause career-related stress. Without the right tools, ADHD can lead to feeling misunderstood, disorganized, and always one step behind.
At Aspire Psychotherapy, we affirm neurodiversity and understand that individuals with ADHD deserve support - not shame. Led by top psychologists and psychotherapists with advanced training, our therapies for impulsivity, inattention and other symptoms focus on using CBT, goal-setting, and strategies to move you towards greater well-being.
How to Know If ADHD Therapy Can Help: A Guide for Children, Teens, and Adults
If you’re struggling with inattention, disorganization, emotional overwhelm, or procrastination, working with a psychotherapist may be the next right step. Many children and adults with ADHD don’t receive an accurate diagnosis until symptoms begin to significantly impact their work, school, or relationships. If you suspect you have ADHD - or feel like you’ve been trying to “push through” and it’s no longer working - therapy can help.
At Aspire Psychotherapy, our team specializes in identifying the signs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and supporting your growth with evidence-based care. Treatment may include behavioral methods, goal-setting, and skill-building to support organization, time management, emotional regulation, and everyday structure. We also provide ADHD diagnosis and psychological testing at our Upper East Side and Hudson Valley locations. We also explore practical coping mechanisms tailored to your specific needs - whether you’re managing attention challenges, impulsivity, or perfectionism.
What ADHD Therapy Focuses On
You might be coming to us for many reasons - keeping up with school, weekly accountability, struggling maintaining relationships, even frustration with yourself. And sometimes, it’s not about a crisis. You just want a space to feel grounded, seen, and understood — without fear of judgment. Some of the issues we support include:
Executive Functioning
Sustained Focus & Attention
Impulsivity & Procrastination
Social Anxiety
Intersection with LGBTQIA+ Identity
Emotional Regulation
Navigating Career and School Stress
Overthinking and Rumination
Co-occuring Anxiety, OCD, Depression
Getting a Diagnosis
Rejection Sensitivity
Meet Our Clinical Directors
Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D. (she/her), Clinical Director
Dr. Scolaro is a licensed psychologist with advanced training in psychological evaluation, exposure methods and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), excessive worry and other anxiety-related symptoms. For those seeking deeper work, she also integrates elements of psychodynamic theory to address underlying patterns that fuel anxiety and perfectionism,
Brie Scolaro, LCSW, (they/them), Co-Director
Brie specializes in helping clients overcome fear of failure, perfectionism, and stress in high-pressure environments such as career, school, or sports. Their approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with advanced biofeedback therapy in NYC to build coping skills that support lasting change. Brie also leads Aspire’s sports psychology program and oversees our therapist matching process to ensure every client can find the best therapist for their unique needs.
Our ADHD Treatment Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Personalized Support
You’ll begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your history, symptoms, and goals, which happens over the first 2-3 meetings. Whether you're newly navigating an ADHD diagnosis or looking for more effective treatment options, our team of psychotherapists specialize in personalized care that meets you where you are.
Your individual provider will design a tailored treatment plan to address your unique presentation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We use evidence-based modalities—including CBT, ACT, coaching and biofeedback—to help you manage your symptoms, improve planning, prioritization and organization, and regain a sense of control.
Our action-oriented approach offers weekly sessions that provide structure, accountability, and ongoing support, including building ADHD friendly routines. We affirm neurodiversity by focusing on strengths, not deficits—helping individuals with ADHD develop strategies for managing impulsivity, procrastination, and difficulty focusing in real time.
You’ll work with your individual clinician to set goals, create routines, and implement practical strategies that reduce overwhelm and increase confidence. For some clients, the work also includes collaboration with a psychiatrist or counselor for medication management. When appropriate, we’ll offer a referral for ADHD testing or partner with specialists in child and adolescent psychiatry for more complex care.
By building a strong therapeutic relationship and developing a structured treatment plan together, you can shift from burnout to clarity, with a concrete toolbox of skills to use for lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I should start therapy for ADHD?
If ADHD is interfering with your focus, relationships, work, or overall mental health, it might be time to get support. Common signs include difficulty paying attention, procrastination, forgetfulness, and emotional overwhelm. You don’t need to wait until things feel unbearable - starting treatment can help you feel more focused and in control.
What happens in the first session with a therapist?
Your first step is a 30-minute intake meeting with one of our directors. This conversation helps us learn about your concerns and match you with a therapist who’s the right fit. From there, you’ll begin weekly 50-minute sessions focused on building practical tools and insight to manage your ADHD symptoms.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. We provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments so you can meet with your therapist from home or work. This flexibility makes it easier to stay consistent with your treatment, especially with a busy schedule.
What types of ADHD do you help with?
Our team works with many presentations of ADHD, including inattentive ADHD, combined type, hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral impulsivity. We also help with co-occurring conditions like anxiety, OCD, Autism and depression, and how symptoms show up for athletes and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice, which means you pay for sessions directly and can often get partial reimbursement through your insurance plan. We’ll give you a superbill and guidance on how to check your benefits before you begin.
Will I learn tools to manage my symptoms or just talk to someone?
You’ll receive structured strategies tailored to ADHD—like breaking tasks into steps, limiting distractions, and regulating emotions. You’ll also build long-term coping tools with your therapist that create real change.
Ready for Relief? Begin Evidence-Based ADHD Treatment Today
This isn’t just about starting “therapy” - it’s about finding a safe space to face difficult emotions and thoughts. It’s about allowing someone to see you when you are vulnerable, and trusting that they can help you through that process towards real change.
Fill out our quick form to book your New Client Intake (Virtual - 30 Min - $175) with an Aspire director.
What Our Clients 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”
Office Locations in NYC and the Hudson Valley
We offer telehealth and hybrid sessions at two locations in New York State. Reach out today to schedule your intake appointment and start seeing your therapist remotely or in-person.
Upper East Side Office - Manhattan
312 E 85th St Suite 1A, New York, NY 10028
Hudson Valley Office - Stone Ridge
Healing Arts Center, 3457 Main St Floor 2, Stone Ridge, NY 12484