Office Information
Office Information at Aspire
How does the matching process work?
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 (Virtual - $175). 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.
Session cost & out of network
What does it cost?
Our prices are comparable to other clinical psychologists and therapists in New York, and range from $150 - $450 per session. 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. We take your preferences and budget into consideration when we match you to one of our providers!
Out of Network Reimbursement
We are not in-network with insurance and are a self-pay practice. All patients are required to keep a payment method on file. For those with out of network benefits, we can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit. You will be responsible for the full session cost at the time of your appointment, and any out of network reimbursement will be handled between you and your insurance directly. Please email us if you’d like more information on how to check for out of network benefits.
Psychological Testing
I’m interesting psychological evaluation. How does pricing and insurance Work?
Psychological testing is not typically covered fully under insurance. Even though we are not in-network with any insurance companies, it does not mean we cannot see you and that you cannot be reimbursed (at least partially) for our psychological testing services. We are happy to provide our cheat sheet with more information on exactly what to call and ask your insurance to see if you might be eligible for reimbursement! Psychological testing is a self-pay service. We require 50% of the full testing fee to begin the testing process, and we charge the remaining 50% before releasing the report and results to you.
Looking for more information about psych testing? Visit our Psychological Testing Page or email us with your questions.
Office
New York, New York: 312 E. 85th St. Suite 1A, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side - 85th & 2nd)
Upstate NY (Stone Ridge): Stone Ridge Healing Arts Center - Address: 3457 Main St, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Hours: M - F 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM. Typically our earliest appointments are 9 AM and our last appointments are 6 pm. Psychological Testing may be available on select Saturdays and Sundays. Testing intakes are only completed Monday through Friday with Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D. All appointments are based on a first come, first serve basis.
Waiting List: We do not currently have a waiting list (We are accepting new clients). Please note certain therapists may be full or near full.
Phone / Text: (646) 484-9245
Email: info@aspiretherapynyc.com
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin. Please note our office administrative team primarily speaks English, however we offer ongoing therapy in 4 different languages.
Payment method
You will be sent a credit card authorization form via our secure platform within the new patient paperwork. This will be processed at the completion of your session. We do not currently accept Checks or Cash.
Cancellation policy
If you are unable to keep an appointment, please give 48 business hours advanced notice, otherwise you will be charged in full for the time that was reserved for you. Insurance companies do not reimburse for missed appointment sessions. If you are late for an appointment, you will be seen for the remainder of your reserved time.
We understand that life is often unpredictable and there are unexpected circumstances that can arise. With advanced notice, we will try our best to accommodate your schedule change requests.
Confidentiality & privacy
Communications
We use a secure patient portal (Simple Practice) to handle all sensitive data. The patient portal also allows you to access billing documents, share files to your therapist and even request a session at your convenience. Current patients can log into the portal here.
In Session
Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.
However, state law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:
* Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
* If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming themselves or has threatened to harm another person.
Using AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Our practice does not use AI in any capacity, including in-session or after session note taking processes. We would never use AI without asking for your explicit consent, at which point you have the right to refuse.