Parent Management Training in NYC & New York for Child Behavior Challenges
Struggling with tantrums, defiance, or emotional outbursts? Our therapists provide evidence-based coaching to help parents support their child’s growth with calm, confidence, and consistency. Learn proven tools for ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral concerns—in person or online.
Evidence-Based Care
CBT, ERP, ADHD Testing
Inclusive & Affirming
LGBTQIA+, Multilingual Therapists
Accessible
No Waitlist, In-Person & Virtual
Offices in both the Upper East Side, NYC and the Hudson Valley
Parent Management Training (PMT) is a proven therapeutic approach designed to equip parents with effective skills and strategies to manage their children's behavior more efficiently. At Aspire Psychotherapy, we offer PMT both virtually and in-person as part of our comprehensive services, recognizing the critical role parents play in shaping their children's development. Through PMT, parents learn techniques such as positive reinforcement, setting clear expectations, and implementing consistent consequences to promote positive behaviors and reduce problematic ones.
Parent Management Training Explained
Parent Management Training (PMT) is here to support you in navigating the challenges of parenting with greater ease and confidence. At Aspire Psychotherapy, we recognize that you play a pivotal role in your child’s growth, and we’re committed to equipping you with the skills you need to foster a positive, supportive home environment. Through PMT, we’ll guide you in using practical tools like positive reinforcement, setting clear boundaries, and maintaining consistent consequences to encourage positive behaviors and reduce frustration.
Our team works alongside you to tailor these strategies to fit your unique family needs. We provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can learn, grow, and find solutions to parenting challenges. Whether you're dealing with defiance, aggression, or behaviors linked to ADHD, PMT offers real, actionable steps to help create lasting positive change in your family’s dynamic. We're here to empower you with the tools and confidence to handle any situation that comes your way.
What Parent Management Training Help With
Improving parent-child communication
Managing challenging behaviors
Setting clear boundaries
Strengthening family relationships
Reducing household conflict
Teaching problem-solving skills
Supporting children with ADHD or anxiety
Boosting parenting confidence
Our Approach to Parent Management Training
We take a personalized, collaborative approach to Parent Management Training. We understand that every family’s dynamics are unique, and we tailor each treatment plan to address the specific challenges you're facing with your child. Our goal is to provide you with effective tools that help move the family forward, fostering better communication and understanding.
We work closely with you, your family, and any other professionals involved, such as caregivers or schools, to ensure a holistic and comprehensive approach to care. With a team of licensed clinical psychologists and social workers, we bring expert knowledge to assess relational challenges and provide practical, goal-oriented solutions that drive meaningful change.
We value your time and are committed to offering timely responses, clear communication, and efficient service from the moment you reach out to us. We know that parents have a lot on their plate, and we’re here to provide the support and guidance you need every step of the way.
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.
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”
Other Services We Offer
Couples Therapy
Psychological Testing
ADHD & Executive Function
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.
Office Locations in NYC and the Hudson Valley
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