In-Law & Extended Family Therapy

We are told it "takes a village," but what happens when the village is overstepping? Conflicts with in-laws and extended family are among the top stressors for couples in Westchester. Whether it’s boundary-crossing on holidays or unsolicited advice on parenting, PPG provides a neutral ground to navigate these complex loyalties without damaging the relationships that matter.

Our approach

The Insight

We help you identify "Loyalty Conflicts." We look at the family-of-origin patterns that make it hard to say "no" to a parent or an in-law, helping you understand the emotional weight behind the boundary.

The Action

We provide Communication Scripts. We help you and your partner get on the same page first, then we practice the actual words needed to protect your nuclear family’s peace while maintaining a respectful connection to the extended system.

Clinical methods

Boundary Calibration

Learning the difference between "Building a Wall" and "Setting a Gate."

Holiday & Event Planning

Proactive clinical strategies to survive (and enjoy) high-stakes family gatherings.

The "United Front" Protocol

Ensuring you and your partner are never "split" by outside family pressure.

How specialties work together at PPG

The PPG Difference: Extended family stress often bleeds into the marriage. Our family therapists can bridge your care into our Couples Pillar to ensure your partnership remains the priority, even when the "Village" is loud.

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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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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Megan Sedita, PsyD

Megan Sedita, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As a compassionate trauma and relational clinician, Dr. Sedita utilizes evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Gottman frameworks to help individuals and couples safely process complex stress, regulate intense emotions, and restore intimacy.

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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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