Adult Individual Therapy

Therapy is a space to step back from daily demands and look closely at what is and isn't working in your life. Whether you are dealing with a specific clinical diagnosis, a painful life transition, or a chronic sense of stress that you can't seem to shake, our goal is to help you understand your patterns and find a clearer way forward.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. We work collaboratively to understand your specific history, strengths, and goals, tailoring our approach to what you actually need right now.

Areas of Focus

Emotional & Internal Struggles

Managing internal distress, emotional regulation, and personal history.

Anxiety, Panic, & Phobias | Depression & Persistent Low Mood | Burnout, Stress, & Fatigue | Trauma, PTSD, & Complex Grief | Self-Criticism & Low Self-Esteem

Life Transitions & Relationships

Navigating external pressures, major shifts, and interpersonal dynamics.

Life Transitions (Career, Divorce, Loss) | Relationship Patterns & Dating | Professional & Academic Stress | Parenting Stress & Identity | Interpersonal Conflict

Specialized Clinical Care

Evidence-based protocols for specific diagnoses and neurotypes.

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts (ERP) | Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism) | Disordered Eating & Body Image | Perinatal & Postpartum Support

How We Work

Understanding the "Why"

We look at the roots of your current struggles. Exploring your history and relationship patterns helps clarify why certain thoughts or behaviors developed, and why they might no longer be serving you.

Managing the "How"

Insight is most powerful when paired with action. We incorporate concrete, evidence-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you interrupt anxiety spirals, manage intense emotions, and change behavioral patterns in real time.

The Mind-Body Connection

Because stress and trauma are held physically in the body, we use mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and specialized modalities like EMDR to help you feel more grounded and secure.

Comprehensive Care Under One Roof

Human problems rarely fit neatly into a single category. You might come to therapy for anxiety, only to realize that an underlying attention issue or an old pattern of disordered eating is complicating things.

Because PPG is a multi-specialty group practice, our adult therapists don't work in isolation. We have testing specialists, eating disorder experts, and child and family clinicians all on the same team. When complex needs overlap, our providers consult with one another behind the scenes — ensuring your care is seamless, comprehensive, and coordinated without you having to start over with a new practice.

Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

Emily Bly, PhD

Emily Bly, PhD

CEO, Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As practice founder and clinical supervisor, Dr. Bly integrates advanced psychodynamic insight, CBT, and Gottman methods to guide individuals and couples through complex life transitions and family-building.

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Eva Leighton, PhD

Eva Leighton, PhD

CFO, Training Director

As a clinical psychologist specializing in complex relational dynamics, Dr. Leighton utilizes a blend of psychodynamic psychotherapy, evidence-based behavioral tools, and Gottman frameworks to support individuals and couples navigating trauma, substance use, and chronic loneliness.

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Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Art Therapy Program

A dual-licensed psychologist, board-certified art therapist, and tenured professor utilizing 25+ years of mastery to treat complex trauma, childhood anxiety and behavioral challenges, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.

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Gerard Micera, PsyD

Gerard Micera, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As a humanistic clinician and veteran performing arts educator, Dr. Micera integrates creative engagement strategies, structured CBT, and Gottman methods to guide youth, families, and couples through anxiety, life transitions, and communication barriers.

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Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As an integrative clinical social worker specializing in youth and adult empowerment, Jessica Duffy utilizes tailored CBT, ACT, and relationship frameworks to support families and couples navigating ADHD, acute anxiety, and complex life transitions.

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Emily Mudge, LCSW

Emily Mudge, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As an integrative psychotherapist and parent coach, Emily Mudge combines child behavior therapy with structured parenting frameworks to help families master emotional resilience, break old patterns, and cultivate intentional connections.

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Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a certified EMDR therapist and trauma specialist, Marissa Caldarola utilizes gold-standard somatic reprocessing, trauma-informed care, and addiction frameworks to guide individuals and families through anxiety, substance use, and deep-seated trauma.

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Lorens Hidalgo, LCSW

Lorens Hidalgo, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a bilingual psychotherapist and relational clinician, Lorens Hidalgo integrates attachment-focused psychodynamic insight, Gottman methods, and culturally attuned care to guide individuals and couples through trauma, life transitions, and relationship conflict.

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Megan Sedita, PsyD

Megan Sedita, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Resident

As a trauma specialist and relational clinician, Dr. Sedita integrates evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Gottman methods to guide individuals and couples through complex PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and relational discord.

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