Psychotherapy and related services for adults.

For Individuals

Our clinicians provide individualized care that is thoughtful, evidence-based, and responsive to what you need most.

About Psychotherapy:

What it is and how it can help

What psychotherapy is

A structured, collaborative process that helps people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward meaningful change.

What psychotherapy can help with

Psychotherapy can support insight, coping, emotional regulation, and more effective ways of responding to life’s challenges.

Insight paired with practical tools

How we approach psychotherapy

We take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, combining insight-oriented talk therapy with structured, practical tools so clients can better understand the patterns beneath their struggles while also building coping strategies they can use in daily life. For many adults, insight is an important part of the work, but it is not always enough on its own. Change often also requires concrete skills, structure, and practice. At the same time, coping strategies tend to be more effective when they are grounded in a deeper understanding of where patterns come from and what keeps them going.

Beyond traditional talk therapy

When talk alone isn't enough

When concerns are more layered or have not shifted through insight alone, we may draw on additional approaches to support the work. Depending on your needs, that may include methods such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based interventions that help address symptoms in a more targeted way.

Therapy and assessment, together

Therapy and assessment, together

Sometimes what feels like chronic exhaustion, executive dysfunction, or persistent anxiety turns out to be related to adult ADHD, autism, or a learning profile that was never fully identified. Because our neuropsychologists work alongside our therapists, we can pair treatment with diagnostic clarity so your care plan reflects how you think and function.

What we do

We provide psychotherapy, art therapy, assessment, and group support for adults seeking thoughtful, individualized care.

How we work

How We Work

Many adults come to us after trying therapy before and still feeling stuck. Our first step is to understand the full picture — not just the concerns that brought you in, but the patterns, history, and context that shape them.

From there, we match you with a clinician whose training and style fit your needs. Because our team includes therapists, art therapists, and neuropsychologists, care can stay coordinated as your needs evolve. If it becomes helpful, we can move between individual therapy, group support, assessment, or other specialized services without requiring you to start over somewhere else.

This helps care stay responsive, collaborative, and aligned with what is most useful at each stage.

Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

Our team is a carefully selected group of clinicians with complementary specialties, united by a shared integrative approach to care.

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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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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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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Kaitlin Carson, PhD

Kaitlin Carson, PhD

Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dr. Carson is a licensed clinical psychologist who conducts neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Heather Rosen, PhD

Heather Rosen, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Eating Disorders Program

Dr. Rosen directs PPG’s Eating Disorders Program. A certified Family-Based Treatment (FBT) supervisor and former Mount Sinai faculty member, she treats adolescents and young adults and works closely with their families toward recovery from eating disorders.

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Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Scelsa specializes in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ARFID and related behavioral challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults, and coaches parents to support their child’s progress.

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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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Kate Testa, MA

Kate Testa, MA

Art Therapist in Residence

Kate is an art therapist who works with children and adolescents in grades preK–12, with a focus on neurodiverse young people, including autistic children, English language learners, and students with learning or physical disabilities. She also offers individual art therapy for adults, on its own or alongside traditional psychotherapy.

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Common questions

FAQ

How do I know which service is right for me?

We help match people with the service that best fits their needs, whether that is individual therapy, group support, art therapy, or assessment.

How long does therapy last?

It depends on your goals and the concerns you want to address. Some people benefit from short-term work, while others continue for longer-term support.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. Most of our services are available in person and virtually.

Can therapy and assessment be combined?

Yes. For some people, therapy and assessment work best together and can inform one another over time.

How do I get started?

You can schedule a free consultation, and we’ll talk briefly about what you’re looking for and help match you with the right next step.