Couples Therapy in NYC & New York for Deeper Connection
At Aspire Psychotherapy, we believe every couple deserves the chance to build a healthy relationship and feel supported through life's challenges. Our licensed couples therapists in NYC provide both in-person couples therapy on the Upper East Side and teletherapy across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Whether you're seeking marriage counseling, premarital counseling, or want to reconnect with your partner, our goal is to help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen intimacy.
- EFT & Gottman for couples
- LGBTQIA+, multilingual therapists
- No waitlist, in-person & virtual
Why Couples in NYC Seek Therapy
Many couples decide to seek couples therapy when they feel distant, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeated conflicts. Common reasons include frequent arguments, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, parenting struggles, and even infidelity. Others come to us proactively for pre-marriage counseling or to explore relationship issues before they escalate.
No matter your situation, couples therapy can help. Our couples counselors and marriage counselors provide a structured, supportive environment to slow down, understand each other, and work toward greater relationship satisfaction.
- Communication problems, arguments, and feeling misunderstood
- Intimacy issues and ways to deepen intimacy
- Rebuilding trust after infidelity or secrecy
- Managing conflict in parenting, finances, or life transitions
- Supporting married couples navigating stress or relationship distress
Common Relationship Issues Couples Face
Premarital counseling
Premarital and pre-marriage counseling for couples preparing for long-term commitment.
LGBTQIA+ couples
LGBTQIA+ couples therapy and affirming care for gay couples.
External stressors
Coping with external stressors such as illness, fertility challenges, or caregiving.
Trauma, anxiety & mental health
The treatment of trauma, anxiety, or other mental health concerns impacting the relationship.
Our Approach to Couples & Relationship Counseling
When a couple comes to therapy, it's common to feel nervous or uncertain. You may worry about being blamed, about one partner not participating, or that the relationship is "too far gone." Therapy is often most effective when both partners agree to explore change together.
Our approach is rooted in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, two evidence-based models shown to help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and increase closeness. We also integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other methods for the treatment of trauma and emotional injuries that affect couples.
Because every couple is unique, we tailor our psychotherapy services to the needs of each relationship. Some couples arrive in crisis, while others simply want to strengthen their bond. We offer individual and couples therapy, as well as individual therapy for folks seeking additional support alongside relationship therapy.
Couples Therapy for All Identities & Relationships
Our couples therapists work with partners across all identities, orientations, and relationship styles. We welcome LGBTQIA+ partners, and have specific expertise in supporting transgender and nonbinary individuals seeking affirming care. Our team includes openly LGBTQ therapists who understand the unique experiences of the community and provide a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.
We also specialize in polyamorous relationships, ethical non-monogamy, and kink-affirming support. Whether you're navigating boundaries, communication, or sex within nontraditional relationship structures, our therapists provide compassionate, nonjudgmental guidance tailored to your values.
From monogamous couples to those exploring BDSM- and kink-affirming therapy, from intercultural relationships to long-term partnerships, we honor the diversity of love and connection in New York. We recognize the pressures couples face in a fast-paced city — whether you live in Lower Manhattan or elsewhere in the metro area — and we provide flexible options including sliding scale therapy sessions, in-person couples therapy, and teletherapy across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Starting Couples Therapy
Share your story
Your first session is a chance to explore your story, share your goals, and get matched with the right therapist for you.
Feel heard and supported
From the beginning, we create a safe space where both partners feel heard, respected, and supported.
Follow a structured plan
We'll guide you through structured treatment plans that help address conflict, restore connection, and strengthen your bond.
Take the next step
If you're ready to take the next step, we invite you to book a virtual intake or request a free consult. Whether you're starting couples counseling NYC for the first time, or searching for the best couples therapy to rebuild your connection, we are here to provide the professional help you deserve.
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.
Leadership That Cares
Aspire Psychotherapy is led by Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D., licensed psychologist, and Brie Scolaro, LCSW and clinical social worker. Each psychotherapist brings years of experience in individual and couples therapy, with advanced training in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning. Our full team of therapists in New York is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based counseling and therapy for both individuals and couples.
Dr. Anya Scolaro (she/her)
Psy.D., LCSW, BCNDr. 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)
LCSWBrie 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
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.
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 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.
In person in NYC and the Hudson Valley, or from home.
Hudson Valley
Healing Arts Center3457 Main St, Floor 2
Stone Ridge, NY 12484 View on Google Maps
Virtual sessions
Secure online therapy and intakes across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delaware Start with a virtual intakeReady to Strengthen Your Relationship?
If you're ready to take the next step, we invite you to book a virtual intake or request a free consult. We are here to provide the professional help you deserve.
Self-pay practice · Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement