Your first session is a 30-minute virtual intake appointment with one of our clinical directors. It’s a space to explore what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping to feel or change, and what kind of support might be the best fit. We’ll ask about your current concerns, background, and goals, and answer any questions you have. From there, we’ll thoughtfully match you with a therapist on our team who aligns with your needs, personality, and preferences—so you can start therapy feeling supported and confident.

We are an out-of-network practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. However, we’re happy to provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance for possible out of network reimbursement, depending on your plan. Psychotherapy and testing are self-pay services. For testing, we require 50% of the testing fee to begin the assessment and the final 50% is charged before the report of finding is released to you.

Our prices are comparable to other clinical psychologists and therapists in New York. The intake appointment (30 minutes - virtual) is $175.00 charged to a card on file. The cost per session ranges from $150 - $450 per session and varies based on the level of the provider you choose to work with, such as with a Clinical Director, Associate Staff Member or a Student/Intern.

Psychological testing is a structured assessment process that helps clarify mental health, learning, or behavioral challenges. It’s often used to better understand ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, or emotional concerns—and can support accurate diagnosis, school accommodations, or treatment planning. At Aspire, our licensed psychologists offer personalized, comprehensive evaluations for children, teens, and adults. We’ll walk you through every step, from the intake to results, and help you understand what the findings mean for your next steps.

We all have times when anxiety, stress and depression take over our life. Relationships, family or work just feel harder to deal with, if not impossible. That's where therapy can help. Connect with an affirmative therapist at Aspire Psychotherapy to start thriving, not just surviving.

Whether you're looking for tangible tools to manage anxiety, or a safe space to vent about your dating life or work stress, therapy can help you take back control of your life.

We meet our clients where they are at and honor their stories and unique experiences. If you're not sure how to begin, the first step is starting the conversation and trusting that together, we will find the right path for you. text goes here

Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D. and Brie Scolaro, LCSW started Aspire Psychotherapy to provide the high quality, effective and compassionate mental health care they felt was missing in the therapy space. They believed in creating a space that was welcoming and affirming towards all humans, but that equally prioritized expert care and research backed solutions. From providing clear information online to being responsive to our clients, clinicians at Aspire Psychotherapy center their patients in their care. Aspire Psychotherapy is a therapy practice built from love, collaboration and a dedication to facilitate healing, and it is this foundation from which we look forward to helping you reach your goals.

We can work with anyone within New York State and in New Jersey.

Both! We provide in-person, hybrid (in-person / telehealth blend) and telehealth therapy at both our Manhattan (UES) and Upstate (Stone Ridge) office locations. We provide only telehealth for NJ residents.