Dr. Emily Bly is the founder and director of Psychology Partners Group, a highly collaborative practice she built on the foundational belief that transformative psychological growth requires a harmonious balance of precise clinical expertise and deep relational fit. Her own therapeutic style is warm, interactive, real, and deeply collaborative. Operating from the premise that absolute comfort and safety in the therapist-client relationship is essential to change, Dr. Bly seamlessly integrates deep psychodynamic insight with the structured, goal-oriented strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This flexible, customized methodology allows her to meet clients exactly where they are, helping them unpack deep-seated life patterns while equipping them with the practical tools needed to achieve tangible goals.
A master clinician dedicated to advancing the field, Dr. Bly serves as a clinical supervisor within her practice and as a supervisor for the next generation of psychologists at her graduate alma mater. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Graduate Center, City College of New York, before completing a prestigious pre-doctoral internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. She further sharpened her clinical acumen through advanced post-doctoral training at Columbia University’s Counseling and Psychological Services.
Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Bly has developed extensive experience providing individual, couple, and group therapy to a diverse population spanning adolescents, adults, and couples. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, complex relationship concerns, and major life transitions. In her work with couples, she utilizes the evidence-based Gottman Couples Therapy Method to dismantle maladaptive interaction loops and provide healthy, lasting communication toolkits. Additionally, Dr. Bly holds a niche subspecialty in helping individuals, couples, and modern families navigate the profound emotional landscapes of infertility, adoption, and surrogacy.