Couples therapy + Gottman workshops

For Couples

Gottman-trained therapists and evidence-based workshops for couples at every stage — from new parents to the empty nest.

When kids arrive

The transition every couple feels

Research consistently shows relationship satisfaction drops sharply after the first child — and the drop can persist for years if it isn't named.

This isn't a failing. It's a predictable squeeze: less sleep, less time, more logistics, and two people slowly becoming co-managers of a household instead of partners in a life. Naming the shift is the first move toward navigating it.

Other ways to start

Workshops, groups, and short formats

Not every couple is ready for ongoing therapy on a Tuesday night. Many begin with a structured, weekend workshop—like Gottman's Seven Principles or Bringing Baby Home—to build a shared toolkit in an intensive, focused format before committing to deep relational work.

How we work

The PPG Couples Method

We don't take sides. We don't assign blame. We don't tell you whether to stay or go.

What we do is help you see the pattern you're both caught inside — the loop where one person's bid for closeness reads as criticism, or one person's request for space reads as abandonment. Once that loop is visible, it stops running the show.

Our couples clinicians are trained in Gottman Method, EFT, and Discernment Counseling. We choose the approach that fits your moment — whether you're rebuilding after a betrayal, navigating a major transition, or quietly drifting and want to come back.

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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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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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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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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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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Ready to take the next step?

Schedule a free consultation — we'll match you with the right clinician for what you're working through.

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