All relationships experience periods of friction, disconnection, or gridlock. Couples therapy at PPG is not about assigning blame or picking sides; it is a structured, collaborative space designed to help you and your partner understand your dynamic, break destructive cycles, and find your way back to one another.
Whether you are navigating a major life transition, struggling to rebuild trust after a betrayal, or simply feeling like you are having the exact same argument over and over again, our goal is to give you the practical tools needed to communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and deepen your connection.
Areas of Focus
Communication & Conflict Patterns
Breaking cycles of gridlock and negative interaction.
Frequent & Intense Arguments | The "Four Horsemen" (Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, Stonewalling) | Poor Communication | Lingering Resentment | Unproductive Conflict Resolution
Intimacy, Trust & Connection
Repairing the emotional, physical, and spiritual bond.
Decreased Physical & Emotional Intimacy | Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal | Feeling Disconnected or "Like Roommates" | Emotional Withdrawal
Life Transitions & External Stressors
Navigating major shifts and challenges as a unified team.
Transitioning to Parenthood | Career Changes, Relocation, or Financial Stress | Navigating Addiction or Trauma | Managing the Impact of Individual Mental Health on the Relationship
How We Work
The Gottman Method & Evidence-Based Care
We rely on proven, research-backed modalities, prominently featuring the Gottman Method. Instead of relying on guesswork, we use structured assessments to identify the specific strengths and vulnerabilities in your relationship. This allows us to target exactly where your communication is breaking down and introduce actionable strategies to repair it.
Interrupting Destructive Patterns
Many couples find themselves stuck in recurring, exhausting loops of conflict. We help you identify and interrupt harmful interaction styles in real time. You will learn how to express your needs clearly without criticizing, and how to actively listen so your partner feels genuinely heard and understood.
Rebuilding Secure Attachment
Using principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we look beneath the surface of the daily arguments. By identifying the underlying emotional needs and vulnerabilities that drive your conflict, we help you replace insecurity and distance with a renewed sense of safety, empathy, and mutual respect.
Seamless Support for Complex Needs
Relationship challenges rarely happen in a vacuum. Often, the friction within a partnership is compounded by individual struggles, such as untreated anxiety, adult ADHD, or a history of trauma.
Because PPG is a multidisciplinary group practice, your care doesn't have to be fragmented. If one or both partners decide that concurrent individual therapy would be beneficial, we have a diverse team of specialized clinicians right down the hall. With your permission, your couples therapist and individual therapists can consult behind the scenes, ensuring that your personal growth and relationship goals are deeply aligned.
Meet our specialists in this area
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
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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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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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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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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