About Me

Hello and welcome! My name is Adela Stone. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I'm passionate about helping both neurotypical and neurodivergent couples learn how to reconnect, rebuild trust, deepen mutual understanding and empower their intimacy. 

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The perspective I bring to therapy is deeply shaped by my own life journey. I moved to the U.S. by myself in my twenties, navigating a world of unknowns and pushing through fear to build a life here out of a few suitcases. Along the way, I married a man from a culture different from my own. Learning to bridge cultural differences in our marriage taught me how values, traditions, and worldviews can shape a relationship—and how understanding and communication can transform those differences into strengths.

I’ve also survived childhood abuse and the profound loss of my mother when I was just a toddler. In my early twenties, I became a caregiver to my first husband who became terminally ill—a role I never expected to step into so young—and experienced an extremely difficult period of grief after his passing.

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These challenges taught me the undeniable importance of support and connection that kept me afloat. They showed me how living relationally—whether in love, friendship, therapy, or family—helps us navigate adversity and find resilience. This understanding drives my passion for helping couples mend and strengthen their relationships, creating foundations that can withstand life’s most difficult moments.

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I have always been a very inquisitive, curious person who wants to understand how people think and feel. I never stop learning and you will often find me listening to therapy podcasts, participating in workshops and hoarding new trainings purchases. I consider this my special interest. I can be frequently spotted at the barn, in the woods foraging for mushrooms, on walks with my dog, at home playing with my other animals or in any cool coffee shop. 

As a therapist, I strive to meet each couple where they are. My specialized training in neuro-affirmative approaches and my own experience with neurodivergence makes me uniquely equipped to help couples embrace their differences and foster understanding. I also draw on proven therapeutic models such as Relational Life Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Imago, Internal Family Systems, The Gottman Method, and more to tailor therapy to your unique needs. Bits and pieces of these methods can be helpful for both neurotypical and neurodiverse couples after careful consideration of your brain types and goals. 

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I’ve lived the complexities of relationships myself. Having grown up in a blended family, I understand the joys and challenges that come with it. Having been a client in couples therapy once, I know firsthand how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for help. But choosing to work on your relationship is an act of hope—and I’m here to nurture that hope into real, meaningful progress. 

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I believe therapy can be a space for honesty, humor, and even irreverence. Sometimes laughter breaks the tension and opens the door to deeper understanding. Whatever challenges you're facing, my door is open. Together, we can create a path toward a stronger, more connected partnership.

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