Psychology Partners Group

Bios

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  Emily Bly, PhD

  CEO, Clinical Director

  Dr. Bly works from the premise that comfort and safety in the relationship between psychologist and client is essential to change and growth. Her style is warm, interactive, respectful, real, and above all collaborative. Dr. Bly has found therapy to be most effective when both the psychologist and the client are working together to increase insight and to identify realistic goals as well as the most helpful means of reaching those goals. In her work with adults, teens, couples and families, she endeavors to bring to clients a focused dedication, a sense of humor and an abiding belief, through experience, that change and growth are possible.

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  Eva Leighton, PhD

  CFO, Training Director

  Dr. Eva Leighton believes that successful therapy is built on a foundation of deep trust and close collaboration between the client and the therapist. Her warm and supportive style also embraces humor as a path to discovery and acceptance. Dr. Leighton builds an in-depth understanding of the root causes of each client’s unique problems using theories from developmental psychology and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She then develops a treatment plan that draws from her extensive experience with a variety of treatment techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and relational/psychodynamic therapy.

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  Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

  Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Art Therapy

  Dr. Melissa Klay is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed, registered, and board-certified art therapist. She received her Masters in Art Therapy and Creativity Development at Pratt Institute and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Throughout her career she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice and in an alternative high school. She completed her psychology internship at the Child and Family Institute in St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and her post-doctorate at Metropolitan Center for Mental Health.

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  Gerard Micera, PsyD

  Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  Dr. Micera believes that within every individual lies the potential to achieve personal goals. The therapeutic process fosters awareness and insight which serve to help in meeting those goals by providing a wider range of available options . He views psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which client and therapist work together, honestly and creatively, exploring various pathways leading to effective solutions. Dr. Micera recognizes the uniqueness of each client and supports individualized treatments catered to each client’s specific needs.

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  Jessica Duffy, LCSW

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  Jessica Duffy’s passion for unbiased support and meeting people “where they are” helps to foster a therapeutic environment where clients can feel supported and heard. Jessica not only has a broad knowledge of evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance/commitment therapy, she is also a firm believer in the healing influence of the alliance between therapist and client throughout the therapeutic process. Working collaboratively to create a person centered treatment plan, Jessica is dedicated to empowering clients to move forward with increased self-regulation and mastery over their lives.

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  Marissa Caldarola, LCSW

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  Marissa Caldarola is deeply committed to empowering individuals by honoring their unique experiences and strengths. With a strong belief in the transformative power of self determination, Marissa recognizes that each person is the expert and decision-maker in their own life. Her approach is collaborative and honest, and emphasizes building a trusting relationship between therapist and client with the goal of providing inclusive, non-judgemental care that respects the dignity and autonomy of every individual. She believes that through empowerment and connection, individuals can build resilience and skills to better navigate through life’s difficulties and challenges.

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  Kaitlin Carson, PhD

  Clinical Psychologist, Assessment Specialist

  Kaitlin Carson, PhD, is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in clinical neuropsychology. Dr. Carson has experience in providing psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of developmental, socio-emotional, neurological, and medical conditions. Through her training in academic medical centers in neurology, psychiatry, and education, Dr. Carson has learned to integrate information from various perspectives to best help children and families receive the services and accommodations they need.