Exposure Therapy at Aspire Psychotherapy
Whether you are struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, or phobias, exposure therapy can help. At Aspire Psychotherapy, we specialize in a form of Exposure Therapy that often yields rapid results and sustainable change. Learn more about our program below, or Book a 15-Minute Free Consultation below.
We offer Telehealth and Hybrid Therapy (In-Person / Telehealth) sessions.
As featured in
What is exposure therapy?
Exposure therapy is treatment for anxiety disorders, phobias and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This evidence-based approach works by gradually and systematically exposing individuals to feared memories, emotions, or situations in a safe and controlled environment. Over time, exposure therapy helps reduce avoidance behaviors, rewire fear responses, and build emotional resilience. A specific type of Exposure Therapy, called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Exposure therapy can help with:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Fear of Failure
Performance Anxiety
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
What types of exposure therapy do you do?
Our clinicians are trained in the following treatments:
“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. If you’re reading this review and trying to decide if you should seek therapy or not, I would say do it. What’s the worst that can happen? You’d go a few times and then decide it’s not for you. What’s the best that can happen? Your life changes for the better and there’s no turning back, only looking forward.”
Patient Testimonials
“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 thought this would never happen, but behavioral therapy is something I recommend to everyone around me!! Dr. Scolaro is amazing and I couldn’t be more thankful for her compassion and knowledge. Give it a shot with them!”
“Dr. Scolaro is great therapist and clearly cares about her patients!”
“Dr. Scolaro is an incredibly gifted therapist who has helped me learn and practice vital CBT skills that have changed my life.”
“Brie’s focus on opening up to difficult feelings WHILE taking committed action is what therapy needs, especially during the pandemic when so many feel stuck. Brie makes their clients feel safe, comfortable and like someone is truly in their corner rooting for them the entire way.”
Meet Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D
Dr. Scolaro is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist that specializes in Exposure Therapy for OCD, BFRB, Phobias and Panic Attacks.
Meet Brie Scolaro, LCSW