Breaking Generational Cycles Therapy

We all carry a "Family-of-Origin Blueprint"—a set of behaviors, beliefs, and traumas handed down through generations. Sometimes, that blueprint is a burden. If you’ve ever thought, "I don’t want to parent the way I was parented," or "I want to stop this cycle of anxiety," you are a Cycle Breaker. At PPG, we help you heal the wounds of the past so you can raise your family with intention, not reaction.

Our approach

The Insight

We engage in Intergenerational Mapping. We look at the patterns of communication, trauma, and emotional regulation in your family tree. By identifying the "ghosts in the nursery," we help you understand why certain triggers feel so intense.

The Action

We focus on Reparenting. We give you the "Action" steps to regulate your own nervous system so you can respond to your children (and yourself) with the patience and presence you may not have received. We help you build a new legacy.

Clinical methods

Genogram Mapping

A visual clinical tool to identify multi-generational patterns.

Narrative Therapy

Re-writing the "Family Story" with you as the hero of change.

Somatic Regulation

Learning to "stop the transmission" of stress through your own body.

How specialties work together at PPG

The PPG Difference: As you break these cycles individually, our Parent Coaching & SPACE specialists can help you implement these changes in your daily parenting. We turn your "Insight" into their "Future."

Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

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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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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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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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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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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