Carol Stoney

At the intersection of science and emotion lies the exceptional work of Dr. Carol Stoney, a licensed professional counselor and mental health specialist who has dedicated her career to understanding and repairing relationships. With a rare combination of training in the world's leading couples therapy treatment programs, including the Gottman Method Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), and the Imago Method, Dr. Stoney offers clients a unique and comprehensive approach to healing and strengthening their connections.

Dr. Stoney's practice focuses exclusively on working with individuals and couples who are taking the courageous step to understand and repair their relationships. She brings to her work not only her extensive clinical training but also her experience as an award-winning researcher and published author in the field of healthy relationships. This blend of academic rigor and practical application allows her to offer clients the most current and effective tools for fostering healthy love connections.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Stoney is a sought-after speaker and educator. She conducts group seminars and lectures on a variety of topics related to dating and long-term relationship health. Her expertise has been recognized beyond the therapy room, as she has been seen consulting on MTV's Teen Mom, Fox's I Do, and as a guest on WRCBtv's Three Plus You. This media presence allows her to reach a broader audience with her message of relationship health and healing.

Dr. Stoney's approach is deeply rooted in research-based methodologies. She has trained extensively with the founders of the top three models of couples therapy in the world and has further enriched her skillset by learning from other leaders in the field such as Michele Weiner-Davis, Drs. Sherod and Phyllis Miller, and Dr. Barry McCarthy, a renowned sex therapist. This commitment to ongoing learning and professional development ensures that her clients benefit from the most current and effective therapeutic techniques available.

A Chattanooga native, Dr. Stoney returned to the area with her family in 2005, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. She now divides her time between Tennessee and the coast of Alabama, balancing her professional life with her roles as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Dr. Stoney's personal commitment to continual growth in her own relationships adds a genuine and relatable dimension to her work, as she strives to love those in her life better every day. For those seeking a therapist who combines world-class training with a warm, approachable demeanor and a deep understanding of the complexities of modern relationships, Dr. Carol Stoney offers a beacon of hope and a path to healing.