A Life-Changing Experience with Karen Fortuno

My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Karen Fortuno. From the very first session, her warmth, professionalism, and deep understanding of The Gottman Method made us feel completely at ease. She created a safe and supportive space where we felt heard, understood, and empowered to work through our challenges. She was amazing at remaining neutral while challenging us both equally to look at our own coping mechanisms. 

Karen’s ability to blend research-based techniques with genuine compassion is truly remarkable. She helped us develop healthier communication patterns, deepen our emotional connection, and navigate difficult conversations with newfound understanding. Her insights were always spot-on, and she guided us with patience and kindness every step of the way. We were both divorced and worked through the trauma of that in her loving care. 

Thanks to Karen, our relationship is stronger, more resilient, and filled with a renewed sense of love and appreciation. WE JUST GOT MARRIED! If you’re looking for a therapist who is not only highly skilled but also deeply caring, Karen Fortuno is the one. She is a true gift to couples seeking to strengthen their bond and build a lasting, fulfilling relationship.

 - Jenn Piroth, Hixson, TN

client testimonial

My husband and I came to Karen at a real crossroads in our marriage. We were in a place where we both had to ask ourselves — are we going to move forward together, or are we going to go our separate ways?

For me, it meant letting go of trying to control something that felt completely out of control. For him, it meant being willing to shift some long-standing habits. We both had work to do.

Karen introduced us to the Gottman Method, and to say it helped is truly an understatement. The idea of “turning toward” each other is something I think about every single day — it’s become a practice we both lean on regularly.

We’re so grateful for Karen’s clarity, compassion, and the way she held us both accountable for what our marriage needed to survive — and to grow. We recently celebrated 12 years of marriage, and we carry the tools she gave us with us every step of the way.

-Former Couples Therapy Client

client testimonial

I was honestly very skeptical that Karen (or any other therapist) could help my husband and I work through our conflict issues and find our way back to one another. I was wrong. When we met Karen for the first time she welcomed us to her office, exuded kindness and comfort, and created a safe and trusting space for us to share our relationship woes. She explained that she applies the Gottman Method to help couples communicate productively, resolve conflict, and create a shared meaning in the relationship. The way she guided us step-by-step through each session was very helpful as my husband and I are both introverts.

Karen is definitely not a typical therapist – she is not one to just sit back, stay quiet, and nod her head. She’s proactive and provides valuable feedback, suggestions, and never once made us feel uncomfortable even during the moments we felt most vulnerable. Karen is truly the reason my husband and I are still together today. She helped us find more effective ways to share our points of view and have meaningful conversations that have, in turn, led to a healthier relationship. Our marriage is more solid than it has ever been and it’s all thanks to Karen and the help she provided.

-Former Couples Therapy Client