Individual Adult Therapy & Counseling

Individual therapy at Psychology Partners Group is confidential, one-on-one work with a licensed psychologist, clinical social worker or postdoctoral resident. It is for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, a major life change, or stress that has become hard to manage. We see clients in person in Chappaqua and Hartsdale and offer virtual sessions.

Therapy gives you room to step back from daily demands and look closely at what is and isn't working. Your therapist will get to know your history, your strengths, and what you want to change, and shape the work around those.

At a Glance

  • Who it's for: Adults
  • Locations: Chappaqua and Hartsdale, NY, plus virtual sessions
  • Approaches: CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based skills, ACT and ERP
  • Clinicians: Licensed psychologists and clinical social workers, plus supervised postdoctoral residents
  • Getting started: A free 15-30 minute consultation call, then a match with a clinician

What We Help With

Adults come to therapy for many reasons, and often for more than one. These are the concerns our clinicians see most often.

Anxiety, Mood & Trauma

Life Changes & Relationships

  • Career, divorce & loss 
  • Relationship patterns & dating 
  • Work & academic stress 
  • Parenting stress & changes in identity (Parent Focused Therapy)
  • Interpersonal Conflict

How Therapy Works at PPG

Your therapist will tailor the approach to you. Most adult work draws on three complementary threads.

Understanding where patterns come from

We look at your history and relationships to understand why certain thoughts, reactions, or habits developed, and why they may no longer be serving you. This work often brings clarity to patterns that have felt confusing or automatic.

Building skills you can use right away 

Insight is most useful when it leads to change. Your therapist may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you interrupt anxious thinking, manage intense emotions, and change behaviors you want to shift.

The mind-body connection

Stress and trauma affect the body as well as the mind, so your therapist may use mindfulness, nervous system regulation, or EMDR to help you feel steadier and more at ease.

What to Expect

You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out.

  1. 1

    A free consultation call

    We'll ask what brings you in, what you hope will change, and any practical questions you have. We then match you with a clinician whose experience fits.

  2. 2

    The first sessions

    You and your therapist review your history, current concerns, and goals, and agree on how to begin.

  3. 3

    Ongoing work

    Sessions are weekly, 45–60 minutes to start. Your therapist checks in on progress regularly, and the plan can change as your needs do.

Care that Connects Across Specialties

People rarely arrive with one neatly defined concern. Someone seeking help for anxiety may find that attention difficulties, or an older pattern of disordered eating, is part of the picture.

Because PPG is a multi-specialty practice, your therapist can consult with colleagues in neuropsychological testing, eating disorder treatment, art therapy, and child and family work. When it would help you, we coordinate within the practice, so you don't have to start over with a new provider if your needs change.

Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

Emily Bly, PhD

Emily Bly, PhD

CEO, Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Bly founded Psychology Partners Group on the idea that people do best when they're matched with the right expertise and feel at ease with their clinician. She works with adults, adolescents, and couples on anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, relationship strain, and major life transitions, including infertility, adoption, and divorce.

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Eva Leighton, PhD

Eva Leighton, PhD

CFO, Training Director

Dr. Leighton is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, couples, children, and families on trauma recovery, substance use, parenting and behavioral concerns, and relationship difficulties. Her style is warm and supportive, with a natural sense of humor.

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Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Art Therapy Program

Dr. Klay is a licensed psychologist and board-certified art therapist with more than 25 years of experience treating complex trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation in children, adolescents, and adults. She directs PPG’s art therapy program.

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Gerard Micera, PsyD

Gerard Micera, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Micera is a licensed clinical psychologist and performing arts educator who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on anxiety, depression, and life transitions. His style is warm, humorous, and engaging.

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Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and family or relationship conflict.

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Emily Mudge, LCSW

Emily Mudge, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Emily is a licensed clinical social worker and parent coach who works with children, adolescents, adults and families on anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. She helps parents turn what happens in therapy into everyday strategies at home.

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Lorens Hidalgo, LCSW

Lorens Hidalgo, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lorens is a bilingual therapist who offers care in English and Spanish to adults, adolescents, couples and families dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. Her approach is attachment-focused and psychodynamic.

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Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Marissa is an EMDR-trained therapist with more than seven years of experience treating trauma, substance use, anxiety, and depression in children, adolescents, adults and couples.

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Megan Sedita, PsyD

Megan Sedita, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Sedita is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and couples on trauma, anxiety, mood, and relationship difficulties. She trained at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, working with Veterans.

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Lily Brown, PhD

Lily Brown, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Resident

Dr. Brown is a postdoctoral resident in clinical psychology who works with adolescents and adults on trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is collaborative, integrative and grounded in CBT and other evidence-based models.

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FAQ

Common questions

What is individual therapy for adults?

Individual therapy is confidential, one-on-one work between you and a clinician. It helps you understand the thoughts, emotions, and patterns behind what you're struggling with and build practical ways to respond differently. It can address a specific diagnosis, a life transition, or a general sense that something isn't working.

How do I know if I should start therapy?

You don't need to be in crisis. People often reach out when worry, low mood, or stress is affecting sleep, work, or relationships, or when the same difficulty keeps coming back. If you're unsure, a consultation call is a low-pressure way to talk it through.

What happens in a first session?

Your therapist will ask about what brought you in, your history, and what you'd like to change. You can ask about their approach and how the work will go. There is no right way to show up.

What types of therapy do you offer?

Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, ACT, ERP and mindfulness-based skills. Your therapist will recommend an approach based on your concerns and preferences, and it can change over time.

How long does therapy take?

It varies. Most people begin with weekly sessions of 45–60 minutes, and some benefit from meeting twice a week at times. Some find that focused work over a few months is enough, while others prefer longer-term work on deeper patterns. Your therapist will review progress with you regularly so the length and focus fit your goals.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. We offer in-person sessions in Chappaqua and Hartsdale and virtual sessions for clients located in New York State. Your clinician can help you decide which format works best.

What should I do if I'm in crisis?

PPG provides outpatient care and is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Who will I be working with?

Your therapist will be a licensed psychologist, a licensed clinical social worker, or a postdoctoral psychology resident who works under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. On your consultation call, we'll match you with a clinician based on your concerns and preferences, and we're glad to answer questions about their training and experience.

Do you offer therapy in Spanish?

Yes. Lorens Hidalgo, LCSW, provides adult individual therapy in Spanish, or in a bilingual format, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.