Divorce & Co-Parenting Counseling

Divorce is the end of a marriage, but it is not the end of a family. The transition from "Spouses" to "Co-Parents" is one of the most difficult shifts a human can make. At PPG, we provide a structured, child-centered clinical roadmap to help you build a functional, low-conflict co-parenting system that prioritizes your children’s emotional safety.

Our approach

The Insight

We focus on the "Child’s Eye View." We help you process the grief of the split so it doesn't leak into your parenting. By understanding the developmental impact of divorce, we can mitigate the long-term stress on your kids.

The Action

We develop a Co-Parenting Manifesto. This is a living document that outlines how you will handle everything from soccer schedules to screen time. We move the conversation from "legal battles" to "clinical care."

Clinical methods

Parallel vs. Collaborative Parenting

Identifying which model is safest and most effective for your current relationship.

Transition Planning

Concrete strategies for "hand-offs" and the first year of two-home living.

Child-Centered Disclosure

Helping you navigate the "how" and "when" of talking to your kids about the big changes.

How specialties work together at PPG

The PPG Difference: This is where our 360-degree model is critical. While you work on the co-parenting relationship, your children can be supported by our Mood & Identity or Art & Play specialists. We ensure the kids are being held by one team while the parents are guided by another.

Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

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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Emily Bly, PhD

Emily Bly, PhD

CEO, Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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

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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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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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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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