Anxiety, Depression & Burnout

Anxiety tells you that everything is a crisis; Depression tells you that nothing matters. Both are exhausting. At PPG, we specialize in helping high-functioning adults navigate the heavy fog of low mood and the frantic pace of chronic worry. We don't just help you "cope"—we help you understand the roots of your distress and build a sustainable path back to yourself.

The PPG Approach: Insight + Action

This is the heart of our philosophy. We believe that lasting change requires both self-discovery and tangible skills.

The Insight

We look under the hood. Why does your anxiety flare in specific situations? What are the underlying beliefs driving your low mood? By identifying these internal "scripts," we take away their power to run your life.

The Action

Insight without tools can lead to over-analysis. We provide a concrete "toolkit" for the real world—strategies to stop a panic attack in its tracks, techniques to break the cycle of depressive rumination, and habits that protect your mental energy.

Our Power Tools: Evidence-Based Resilience

We utilize proven methods to help you regulate your nervous system and reframe your perspective.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

The gold standard for identifying and challenging the "cognitive distortions" that fuel anxiety and depression.

DBT-Informed Skills

Focus on emotional regulation and distress tolerance—perfect for those moments when life feels "too much" to handle.

Mindfulness & MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

Integrating physiological grounding techniques to help you stay present and reduce the physical toll of chronic stress.

The Collaborative Benefit: Supporting the Support System

Individual anxiety and depression often ripple outward, affecting your role as a partner, a parent, or a professional.

The PPG Difference: You aren't healing in a vacuum. Because PPG is a multi-specialty practice, your therapist can seamlessly coordinate with our in-house child specialists or couples therapists if your personal struggles are impacting your family life. We provide the "Executive Support" for your mental health so you can show up fully for the people who matter most.

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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Kate Testa, MA

Kate Testa, MA

Art Therapist in Residence

Utilizing creative art therapy to help children and adolescents process big emotions, build confidence, and safely navigate learning and behavioral differences.

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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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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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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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Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As an anxiety and OCD specialist and family systems clinician, Dr. Scelsa integrates gold-standard ERP, CBT, and parent-led SPACE frameworks to guide youth, young adults, and parents through phobias, obsessive-compulsive loops, and behavioral challenges.

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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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