Join an Online Anxiety, CBT or ACT Therapy Group in NY
Our virtual group therapy sessions in NYC offer a supportive space to build skills and connect with others facing similar challenges. While groups are not currently active, we’re planning new sessions soon. Join our waitlist to get notified when enrollment opens.
Evidence-Based Care
CBT, ERP, ADHD Testing
Inclusive & Affirming
LGBTQIA+, Multilingual Therapists
Accessible
No Waitlist, In-Person & Virtual
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for LGBTQ+ Folx - Zoom
Start Date: Not currently recruiting. Please check back again or reach out for individual ACT Training!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or “ACT” is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that focuses on psychological flexibility and valued engagement in life. ACT in a nutshell can be summarized as be present, open up, and do what matters. The goal of ACT is not to eliminate certain parts of one’s experience of life, but rather to learn how to experience life more fully, without as much struggle, and with vitality and commitment.
In this group, we will explore the core elements of ACT like defusion, acceptance and committed action, and walk through examples of how to apply the tools and techniques in our daily lives. Group participants will be assigned weekly homework.
Who is this group for?
Those experiencing stress, anxiety and depression
Anyone looking to work towards a fulfilling and meaningful life
Those looking to stop “fighting” with their thoughts and feelings
LGBTQ+ Folx ages 21 and older
Group Details
This group is specifically for LGBTQ+ Folx (ages 21+) looking to change the relationship with their anxiety, stress and depression. The group will run via Zoom on a weekly basis for 60 minutes.
Meet Our Clinical Directors
Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D. (she/her), Clinical Director
Dr. Scolaro is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director of Aspire. Her approach to therapy focuses on the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and anxiety, OCD and ADHD. With her extensive training in diagnosis, assessment and treatment planning, Dr. Scolaro meets with each new patient to personally match you with a clinician on our team. She offers counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Her therapeutic approach is non-judgmental and client-centered, creating a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Dr. Scolaro is dedicated to helping clients feel empowered and achieve self-acceptance, utilizing evidence-based practices and mindfulness techniques.
Brie Scolaro, LCSW, (they/them), Co-Director
Brie Scolaro, LCSW, is a nonbinary identified clinical social worker and the Co-Director of Aspire. They specialize in action-focused, behavioral therapies for perfectionism, performance anxiety, fear of failure, executive function, ADHD and more. With extensive experience in therapy for anxiety, goal-setting and life transitions. Brie understands the unique needs of the LGBTQ community, including diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. They are dedicated to creating a judgment-free environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. Brie also offers therapeutic services like biofeedback therapy for emotional regulation and sports psychology for athletes, ensuring everyone finds the right therapist for their journey.
Other Services We Offer
Exposure Therapy
Psychological Testing
Biofeedback Training
What we help with:
Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Attention & ADHD
Career, School Related Stress
Sports & Performance Anxiety
Phobias
Depression
Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence
Loneliness
Sleep, Insomnia
Mood
Coming Out
Body Image
Transitioning
COVID-19 Stress
Dating / Romantic Life
Family Dynamics
Immigration, New to New York
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”
Office Locations in NYC and the Hudson Valley
We offer telehealth and hybrid therapy 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
