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Aspire Psychotherapy is a mental health practice led by Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D., and Brie Scolaro, LCSW. Whether you’re looking for therapy for anxiety, OCD or ADHD, or for psychological testing, your care begins with a thoughtful intake with a Clinical Director.
What brings you here?
In person in NYC and the Hudson Valley. Virtual across NY, NJ, PA & DE.
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Why Aspire
Delivering the expert care that you deserve.
Dr. Anya Scolaro and Brie Scolaro founded Aspire to create a space grounded in both community and the highest quality of care. Too often, people come to us after trying therapy elsewhere and finding it ineffective, too surface-level, or simply not the right fit. We built Aspire to change that.
Care that actually works
Using research-backed treatments to move you towards your goals. Whether you begin CBT or a specialized protocol like ERP, your care begins with your intake evaluation and is carefully tailored to you.
Built for people with purpose
Reconnecting you with what matters most in your life so that you can keep making the world a better place. Our clients care deeply about social impact, activism, the arts, politics and their community, and so do we.
LGBTQIA+ owned and affirming
Cultivating therapy spaces that affirm and honor your identity. Move from isolation back towards connection and belonging. Our staff includes openly LGBTQIA+ and queer therapists.
Meet our Clinical Directors
Leadership That Cares
Your Goals, Our Expertise. A personalized matching process that keeps the focus on you.
Dr. Anya Scolaro (she/her)
Psy.D., LCSW, BCN
Licensed Psychologist · Clinical Director
Dr. Scolaro specializes in anxiety treatment, OCD therapy, and psychological testing, including IQ testing for giftedness, twice-exceptional (2E) and neuropsychological evaluation for ADHD, dyslexia, autism and more. She integrates Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and phobias to help clients achieve lasting change.
Focus areas
Anxiety
OCD & ERP
Phobias
Psychological testing
Giftedness & 2E
Brie Scolaro (they/them)
LCSW
Clinical Social Worker · Clinical Director
Brie brings expertise in anxiety therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, perfectionism and performance psychology, and oversees our client matching process. Brie also offers biofeedback therapy and sports psychology for athletes and high performers.
Focus areas
Anxiety
LGBTQIA+ care
Perfectionism
Biofeedback
Sports psychology
The process
Find the right approach for your needs.
Choosing a therapist in New York can feel overwhelming. We make it easier by matching you with the right clinician, in person in NYC or online.
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Book a 30-minute virtual intake ($175)
Whether you’re seeking goal-oriented therapy for anxiety or IQ testing for giftedness, your first appointment is a thoughtful intake with one of our Clinical Directors.
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Share your goals
In this initial virtual assessment, you will have a chance to talk about what is bringing you to therapy, what you’d like to achieve and any questions you have.
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Begin with confidence
Your Clinical Director will then provide a careful treatment recommendation. Begin your therapy journey with trust and confidence.
Our expertise
Therapy and evaluation, done well.
We treat a wide variety of areas including mood and anxiety, ADHD and executive function problems, and provide support for parents and partners.
Psychological Evaluation
Comprehensive evaluations for diagnostic clarity, neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disorders, and giftedness.
Exposure Therapy & ERP
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard therapy for OCD, plus exposure techniques for anxiety disorders and phobias.
Anxiety Treatment
CBT, exposure, and somatic strategies for generalized anxiety, social anxiety and perfectionism, including CBT sports psychology for athletes.
ADHD Therapy
Behavioral therapy and diagnostic clarification for focus, memory, organization, and executive functioning, from a neurodivergent-affirming stance.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Affirming therapy for individuals and couples, grounded in lived experience and evidence-based care. Openly LGBTQ therapists.
Couples Therapy
Deepen connection, repair communication and rebuild trust through Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method.
In their words
What our clients say.
Aspire has been instrumental in helping my family. From the initial intake to further sessions, the team has been supportive, empathetic, and attentive to our family’s needs. The practice is flexible with finding appointment times that work for our challenging schedules. Dr. Scolaro, Paula, and Shunya provide excellent care in a non-judgmental fashion. I would highly recommend the practice without any reservations.
— Past Client
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.
— Past Client
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.
— Past Client
Dr. Scolaro is an incredibly gifted therapist who has helped me learn and practice vital CBT skills that have changed my life.
— Past Client
Frequently asked questions
Questions people often have before reaching out.
Still wondering about something? A Clinical Director can answer it during your intake.
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We provide comprehensive mental health services, including individual, couples/partners, group and family therapy, as well as neuropsychological assessment for children, teens, and adults of all ages.
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Yes. CBT is one of our core approaches for treating anxiety, OCD, ADHD and depression. It helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, creating lasting improvements in mental health. We also integrate Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ExRP) for OCD and other evidence-based strategies.
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Start with our matching form and book a 30-minute virtual intake with a Clinical Director. From there, we connect you with an experienced therapist who specializes in your needs, whether that’s phobias, panic attacks, LGBTQ+ affirming care, or relationship issues.
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Yes. We offer comprehensive assessment for diagnostic clarity and for identifying giftedness, dyslexia, learning differences, autism, and more.
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Both. We provide in-person therapy at our Upper East Side and Hudson Valley offices, and secure telehealth sessions across NY, NJ, PA, and DE.
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We are a self-pay practice and not in network with insurance. We can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement, and we’re happy to share a script for what to ask your insurance company.
Insights from our team
Expert-written guidance, from licensed NYC therapists.
Therapy tips, mental health strategies, and real-world tools to help you navigate your mental health and know what to look for in care.
OCD
Anxiety
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ADHD
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Read moreAll blog content is written or reviewed by licensed NYC therapists at Aspire. View all posts →
Office locations
In person in NYC and the Hudson Valley, or from home.
Stone Ridge
Hudson Valley
Healing Arts Center
3457 Main St, Floor 2
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Telehealth
Virtual sessions
Secure online therapy and intakes across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delaware
Ready to begin?
Your first step is a 30-minute virtual intake with a Clinical Director. You’ll leave with a clear recommendation for therapy, testing, or both.
Self-pay practice · Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement