Relational Therapist
Nicole Stone, LMFT
Helping couples and individuals untangle old patterns so they can feel more connected to each other and themselves.
INFLUENCES AND PERSPECTIVES
(Or, things you might want to know about a therapist)
Therapy Models
I have training in and draw from the following therapeutic models: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Relational Life Therapy, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Feel free to ask any questions about how I use these models.
Specialities
I chose my graduate program because I knew I wanted to work with relationships. The majority of my work is with couples who are working through relationship challenges, and with individuals who are recognizing the need to shift their relationship with themselves.Â
Couples Approach
I see couples therapy as a concurrent, three-part process. There’s an individual process for each of you, which also influences and is influenced by the interactional process between you. Let’s see more clearly what’s happening on to you and between you when something isn’t feeling good, then try to shift what’s happening into something more likely to lead to connection.Â
Individual Approach
I take a very relational approach to individual therapy. I appreciate a “parts” metaphor and mindfulness approaches for deepening self-understanding and expanding our options for responding to life. We’ll explore your history of experience in important relationships and use it to develop a clearer understanding of how you’re showing up in the here and now.Â
Where I'm Coming From
I believe relationships are our most potent venues for healing and growth,
and I’m here to help you feel more connected to the people you love and to yourself.
Training
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Externship (24 Hours) and Core Skills (24 Hours)
The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Year-long Intensive through The Couples Institute
Relational Life Therapy
Levels One and Two with Terry Real
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Level One: Bridging the Couple Chasm
Level Two: Assessment, Intervention, and Co-Morbidities
Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy
with Martha Kauppi and the Institute for Relational Intimacy (30 hours)
Consensual Non-Monogamy in Therapy
with Martha Kauppi and the Institute for Relational Intimacy
Education and Credentials
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
East Carolina University, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies
University of Florida, 2008
North Carolina Professional License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #1723
Commonwealth of Virginia Professional License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #0717002251
Work Experience
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My Portfolio
What My Clients Say
Nicole is a fantastic therapist. She is incredibly smart and can help you through whatever you’re going through. I love how she listens and challenges my point of view, and it often leads to a breakthrough. Nicole has helped me through so many hard times in life and I’m so grateful.
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