Meet Brie Scolaro, LCSW
Brie Scolaro, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and coach with 10 years’ experience that enables their clients to clarify their goals and take action while facilitating healing. Brie adopts a supportive yet goal-oriented approach that is more action focused than your typical therapist. They view the mind and body as interconnected and understand the importance of prioritizing your physical and mental foundation to achieve ultimate wellness.
Brie often works with folx ages 19+ and is trained in the following:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Biofeedback + Heartmath Certified Provider
Coaching (Performance, Career, School, Wellness)
Schema Therapy
The Approach
Brie maintains a small portfolio of clients and adopts a collaborative, human and team-like attitude towards building a relationship with you. They recognize that trust has to be earned, and that while therapy alone can be tremendously helpful, it often lacks a focus on committed action.
Background
Brie is the Co-Director of Aspire Psychotherapy which provides psychotherapy to individuals across New York state, and Founder of their own consulting firm. They have 10 years of experience in coaching, therapy, fitness, management and activism, and often incorporate social justice and anti-oppressive lenses into their individual work.
Brie received their Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor in Psychology from the University of Delaware. They are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from The Graduate Center, CUNY. Additionally, Brie is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Silberman School of Social Work MSW Program at Hunter College. They believe that advocating for policy and societal change is essential to reducing the suffering we each face on a daily basis.
Media Features
Here's Why Experts Say a Growth Mindset Doesn't Work for Everyone - True You Journal
Beyond Dopamine Detox: A Guide to Building Productive Habits
The Ultimate Guide to Succeeding In The New Workplace - Fast Company
How to Find an LGBTQ+ Friendly Therapist - (Video) - MyWellBeing
How to Keep Your Career Moving Even in the Pandemic - Fast Company
11 Ways to Stop Chronic Worrying and Feel More Relaxed - Bustle
Podcasts
Mental Wellness with Brie Scolaro, LCSW (Anchor / Spotify)
Mental Wellness is a podcast to share simple skills and mindfulness meditations to increase mental health and psychological flexibility. Each podcast features a concrete tool to open up to difficult thoughts and emotions, contact the present moment, or take committed towards a more fulfilling life. Use these tools as a preventative way to strengthen your mind or in the hardest moments of your day.
Presentations
Unlocking Potential & Breaking Barriers: CUNY Perspectives on ADHD - CUNY School of Public Health, April 2024
“Mental Health Provider Comfort and Knowledge with Sex and Sexuality,” Research Study, Society for Social Work Research, Jan. 2024
“The Psychological Impact of Forced Migration on LGBTQ+ Persons”, Network for Social Work Management Annual Policy Conference, 2021
“Conducting Culturally Competent Research”, Syracuse University, 2021
“Working with LGBTQ+ Migrants”, LIU Post University Psy.D Program, 2020
Professional Affiliations
Adjunct Faculty / Lecturer (MSW Program), Silberman School of Social Work, 2023 - Present
Field Supervisor (MSW Program), Silberman School of Social Work, 2022 - 2023
Admissions Committee, P.h.D. in Social Welfare Program, Graduate Center - CUNY, 2022 - Present
Alumni Network Mentor, Columbia University School of Social Work, 2015 - Present
Field Instructor, MSW Program, Columbia School of Social Work, 2019-2021
Brie Scolaro, LCSW
Director and Licensed Therapist
Mental Wellness by Brie Scolaro, LMSW is a podcast to share simple skills and mindfulness meditations to increase mental health and psychological flexibility. Each podcast features a concrete tool to open up to difficult thoughts and emotions, contact the present moment, or take committed towards a more fulfilling life. Use these tools as a preventative way to strengthen your mind or in the hardest moments of your day.