Therapy, testing, and groups for children and adolescents

For Kids & Teens

Therapy, neuropsychological evaluations, and structured group support — for kids, teens, and the parents supporting them.

Why early intervention matters

We take early signs seriously

Adolescent mental health is in crisis nationally. The data on rising depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidality in teens — especially girls — is real, and it has shaped how we work.

We assess risk explicitly, we document safety plans in writing, we talk to parents when it's warranted, and we never treat "it's just a phase" as a clinical answer. Early intervention is one of the most important things a family can do.

Working with the whole household

Parent coaching alongside the child's therapy

Therapy with a child or teen only goes as far as the household can carry it. That's why almost every case includes parallel parent coaching — separate sessions where parents have a place to think, process, and learn the approaches that actually shift behavior at home.

How we work

The Collaborative Model

Children don't grow up in isolation—they are shaped by parents, teachers, pediatricians, IEPs, and the everyday reality of home life. We look at all of that context from the very start.

Because we are a multi-specialty group, we can build a truly wrap-around support system for your child. With your consent, we collaborate with their schools, doctors, and outside specialists so that everyone is working toward the same goals. Internally, our team can fluidly blend individual therapy, parent coaching, sibling sessions, or specialized art and play therapy for children who process things better through creativity than with words alone.

We believe in transparency, so we share our thinking with you directly and in plain language. Our goal is simple: to treat your family with the same care and respect we would want for our own.

Workshops & Groups

Short-format and group options

Workshops, retreats, and structured groups — focused, time-limited, peer-supported. A different shape than weekly one-on-one therapy.

The ARFID Intensive

A nine-week structured program for adolescents with ARFID and the caregivers supporting them. Part of the PPG Center for Eating Disorder Recovery, led by Dr. Heather Rosen.

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DBT Skills Art Therapy Group for Teens

An art-based DBT skills group for teenagers. Teens learn practical, research-backed tools to manage stress and regulate emotions, using creative expression to process feelings in a…

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ADHD Art Therapy Group for Kids

This weekly group integrates art therapy with evidence-based strategies to help kids with ADHD navigate daily challenges. Through engaging, creative activities, children practice e…

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Art Therapy and Social Skills Group

This group blends art therapy with practical social skills development. Through structured creative activities, participants have a safe, non-judgmental space to practice peer conn…

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Art Therapy Divorce Support Group for Kids

An art therapy support group for children navigating parental divorce or separation. Kids use creative expression to process emotions, build coping skills, and connect with support…

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Building Healthy Relationships for Teens

This group helps teenagers build the practical skills needed for healthy friendships and romantic relationships. Through guided discussions, teens learn about effective communicati…

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Parents of Kids with ADHD Support Group

A supportive space for parents of children with ADHD. This group offers the opportunity to connect with other families, share evidence-based tools for managing ADHD at home and sch…

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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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Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Art Therapy Program

A dual-licensed psychologist, board-certified art therapist, and tenured professor utilizing 25+ years of mastery to treat complex trauma, childhood anxiety and behavioral challenges, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.

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Heather Rosen, PhD

Heather Rosen, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Eating Disorders Program

As a globally recognized FBT supervisor and former Mount Sinai professor, Dr. Rosen utilizes advanced CBT, DBT, and family-based treatments to guide adolescents and young adults through eating disorder recovery.

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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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Kaitlin Carson, PhD

Kaitlin Carson, PhD

Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist

As a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychology specialist, Dr. Carson integrates comprehensive neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations to guide children, adolescents, and adults through diagnostic clarity, school accommodations, and targeted treatment roadmaps.

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Kate Testa, MA

Kate Testa, MA

Art Therapist in Residence

Utilizing creative art therapy to help children and adolescents process big emotions, build confidence, and safely navigate learning and behavioral differences.

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Emily Mudge, LCSW

Emily Mudge, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As an integrative psychotherapist and parent coach, Emily Mudge combines child behavior therapy with structured parenting frameworks to help families master emotional resilience, break old patterns, and cultivate intentional connections.

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Danielle Guerrero, PhD, NCSP

Danielle Guerrero, PhD, NCSP

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

As an expert in school-system dynamics and youth behavior, Dr. Guerrero utilizes specialized CBT protocols, DBT skills, and executive functioning training to empower youth navigating emotional dysregulation and academic hurdles.

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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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Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As an anxiety and OCD specialist and family systems clinician, Dr. Scelsa integrates gold-standard ERP, CBT, and parent-led SPACE frameworks to guide youth, young adults, and parents through phobias, obsessive-compulsive loops, and behavioral challenges.

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