Brie Scolaro

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Co-Director of Aspire Psychotherapy, a NYC-based practice specializing in anxiety, high-functioning stress, and performance psychology. My work focuses on high-achieving adults, professionals, and athletes who may appear successful externally but struggle internally with overthinking, perfectionism, and burnout. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, exposure therapy, and biofeedback (nervous system regulation) to help clients change their relationship to anxiety rather than trying to eliminate it. My perspective often focuses on how common advice around productivity, stress management, and burnout can unintentionally reinforce anxiety patterns. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care and work with neurodivergent adults, incl...