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Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell & Miami Beach

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The Relationship
with Yourself & Others
Begins Here

Dr. Max Riv and Dr. Carolina Pataky  - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell, and Miami Beach

Welcome

Co-founded by Dr. Carolina Pataky and Dr. Max Riv, the institute stands as a pivotal sanctuary for individuals and couples on the path to self-discovery and deeper relational connections. Assembling South Florida's elite interpersonal and relationship therapists, we offer a nurturing space where the journey towards self-love and emotional healing merges with the cultivation of trustful, joyful, and committed relationships.

Our holistic approach is designed to address the individual and collective needs of our clients, inviting you to embark on a transformative journey that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. We provide a spectrum of services, including individual, adolescent, family, and couples therapy, tailored to foster meaningful change.

Situated in Coral Gables, we extend the warmth of in-person sessions alongside the convenience of Telehealth, ensuring comprehensive support for those seeking a more fulfilling and enriched life.

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Our Services

Fall in love with your life.

The Love Discovery Institute is an elite emotional and cognitive wellness center focusing on intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery.

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Individual Therapy

The road to personal growth and authenticity is a courageous decision, but accessing your inner self will lead you to the freedom, joy, and happiness you truly deserve. Private and individual psychotherapy sessions are designed to address your unique story.

Our specialties include: Anxiety & Depression, Relationship Therapy, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Somatic Healing, EMDR, Psychedelic Integration and Coaching.

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Couples Therapy

Our psychotherapists approach your concerns and issues from a sex-positive and inclusive perspective. Psychotherapy, in our opinion, is a co-creative, in-the-moment inquiry and discovery that can improve self-awareness, completeness, and compassionate self-care.

Our specialties include: Affair Recovery, Communication Problems, Conflict Resolution, Life Transitions, Discernment Counseling and New Couples / Premarital.

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Sex Therapy

Sex therapy is a form of psychotherapy focused on addressing concerns related to sexual identity, orientation, function, intimacy problems, and sexual trauma.

Our specialties include: Alternative Lifestyles, Sexless Marriages and Intimacy Issues.

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Family, Child and Teen Therapy

Our therapy office provides comprehensive and compassionate counseling services tailored to the unique needs of families, children, and teens, fostering a supportive environment for emotional well-being and personal growth.

Learn more about therapy for Families, for Children and for Teens.

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The Love Discovery Institute is an elite emotional and cognitive wellness center focusing on intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery. Bringing together South Florida’s leading authorities in the field, the institute incorporates a holistic approach to treat the mind, body, and soul. Offering individual, adolescent, family, and couples therapy. We'll match or help you find a therapist near Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell, or Miami Beach. For your convenience, we also offer statewide Telehealth video sessions which can be taken from your home or office. 

About Us

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Navigating through the process of therapy can be a daunting endeavor, but we are here to help. At the Institute, we work with a number of psychological concerns and provide unprecedented support to clients dealing with life's most challenging circumstances. 

How it Works?

Expert Guidance in Your Journey

Our team, deeply skilled in relational therapies, provides a sanctuary for healing and growth. Our ongoing training and collaborative care, ensures effective and empathetic approaches. Whether through individual, family, or couples therapy, we are dedicated to guiding you toward fulfilling relationships and enhancing your personal development throughout your unique journey.

Holistic Emotional and Cognitive Wellness

We specialize in holistic healing that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. Our approach, deeply rooted in understanding intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery, empowers clients to navigate life's challenges. We aim to foster a deeper understanding and stronger connections, helping clients achieve a harmonious balance in their emotional and relational well-being.

Elegant and Versatile Therapy Settings

Nestled in the serene beauty of Coral Gables, our inviting office space offers a tranquil setting for your therapeutic journey. Serving the greater Miami area, we provide flexible options including in-person, Telehealth, and hybrid models, catering to your individual needs and lifestyle.

Diverse Therapeutic Techniques and Assessments

Our practice offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman Method, Imago Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Care, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches. We also provide targeted assessments to personalize therapy for individual and couples.

Unlike most clinics and therapists that focus on symptom relief, our therapists deliver specialized treatments which aim to ameliorate our concerns at the heart of the problem. Through this process, we gain insight, identify patterns, and improve our understanding of our psychological defenses which may affect our life and our relationships. This also promotes long-term change and keeps us from the cyclical problems that can otherwise consume our world.

 

Through the process of our highly-focused therapies, our therapists will generally help individuals explore their past, show them how it lives in the present, and outline a plan to move forward in healthier, more authentic, and more loving ways.

Our Team

Dr. Carolina Pataky

Dr. Carolina Pataky

Licensed Marriage & Family

Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Gottman III, Specialties: Relationships, Sex, Infidelity, Sexless Marriages, Intimacy

Dr. Max Riv

Dr. Max Riv

Clinical Psychologist, PsyD.

Specialties: Relationship problems, Intimacy Issues, Individuals/Couples, Communication, Assertiveness, Infidelities

Dr. Yamaris Bobe

Dr. Yamaris Bobe

Clinical Psychologist, PsyD.

Individual, Adolescents 12+, Mindfulness, Loss & Grief, Trauma-Informed

Dr. Bacheline Joseph

Dr. Bacheline Joseph

Psychiatric Provider

Psychiatry for Adults, Teens and Adolescents

Dr. Alessandra M. Perez

Dr. Alessandra M. Perez

Clinical Psychologist, PsyD.

Clinical Psychologist, Individuals, Relationships, CBT, ACT, DBT, IPT, Mindfulness, Adults, Couples, Minors

Ana Comerio

Ana Comerio

Licensed Marriage & Family

Specialties: Individuals, Communication, Conflict, Grief, Anxiety, Life Transitions

Daisy Barroso

Daisy Barroso

Licensed Marriage & Family

Specialties: Individuals and Couples, Communication, Conflict, Sexless Relationships, Anxiety, Life Transitions

Arleen Patin

Arleen Patin

Licensed Psychotherapist

Specialties: EMDR, Somatic Healing, Individuals, Parenting, Relationship Issues

Katherine De Leon

Katherine De Leon

Licensed Psychotherapist

Specialties: EMDR, Individuals, Communication, Relational Issues, Anxiety, Life Transitions

Nathalie Vega

Nathalie Vega

Marriage & Family Therapist

Specialties: Individuals, Couples, & Families. Communication, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, LGBTQ+

Samantha Fuchs

Samantha Fuchs

Marriage & Family Therapist

Specialties: Individuals and Couples, Communication, Relational Issues, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+

Clemencia Cartas

Clemencia Cartas

Licensed Psychotherapist

Specialties: Individuals and Couples, Communication, Conflict, Relational Concerns, Anxiety

Victoria Wheeler

Victoria Wheeler

Licensed Psychotherapist

Specialties: Individuals, Trauma Informed, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Sexual Issues & Wellness, Motherhood & Womanhood, Parenting, LGBTQ+

Fabiola Viviano

Fabiola Viviano

Marriage & Family

Specialties: Children & Adolescents, Depression, Couples Therapy, Gottman Method Level I & II, Relationship Issues

Jillian Munson

Jillian Munson

Licensed Psychotherapist

Specialties: Individuals, Trauma Informed, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Concerns

Tiffany Markovitz

Tiffany Markovitz

Psychology Practicum Intern

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Teens & Young Adults

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Join mailing list to download your "Guide to Conscious Relationships" and to stay up to date with tips, events, workshops, and retreats.

How can therapy help?

Having a neutral, but supportive figure in your life helps you identify your blindsides and attain more love and equanimity.

An experienced therapist can help you process your emotions, review your past, outline your future, and develop strong and effective skills to address any challenges you may face. Just like a coach helps an athlete optimize their game, a therapist can help you optimize your life.

  • Improve relationships and interpersonal communication.

  • Learn about your family dynamics and see how they affect your current relationships.

  • Identify unhealthy patterns and behaviors in your life.

  • Learn new tools to solve everyday or longstanding problems.

  • Process and heal from difficult emotions and/or events.

  • Grow into a more grounded and authentic being.

  • Raise your emotional IQ and improve your influence and connection.

  • Learn how to manage life transitions.

  • Find more purpose and love in your life.

What Clients Say

I've found myself again through Love Discovery institute. No words would describe how grateful I am to have found you guys. Ana Comerio is my best friend. I feel comfortable talking to her about anything. She's honest, patient, kind, have an incredible knowledge and awareness. She has always been there for me and helped me pass through the darkest time of my life. I recommend with my eyes closed. I'm very happy that I've asked for help and have found it. Thank you

S. C.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

My daughter needed a therapist to discuss various life events. I did research throughout the city to determine where I could find a therapist that would be a good match for my daughter. After extensive research I came across Nicole and the Love Discovery Institute, which was very a great thing. My daughter's therapist has been responsive to my daughters needs and the office has been supportive and ensuring appropriate insurance claims are filed. Nicole Mendizabal has been an excellent provider and resource. Highly recommend. Ms Mendizabal works well with young adults.

K. B.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

Daisy is a great professional. She can communicate well in English and Spanish which makes therapies easier for my daughter in English and for me in Spanish. Her experience and that gift that God has given her makes my daughter and I focus on improving our relationship. Daisy is very interested in us being able to overcome our issues so we can have a healthy mother-daughter relationship.

A. P.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

Carolina is the most empowering, caring, and knowledgeable therapist I could’ve EVER come across. I started seeing Carolina over a year ago, and from our first session, I never regretted it! She’s helped me grow into an amazing person and help me get through and deal with many situations I had been suppressing my whole life. This past year has been hard but I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist, or a better year of amazing personal and spiritual growth.

J. R.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

I have learned so much about me and my patterns throughout my therapy process with Max. Max has provided a safe environment where I can truly express my feelings without feeling judged. He has helped me identified what I need to work on. I feel blessed for this experience.

D. Q.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

I have been seeing Dr.Carolina Pataky for some time now, and I can't express enough just what a difference she has made in my life. She puts so much passion and soul into helping me out in each session and allows me to open up and feel safe in my space. She is highly trained and always does whatever it takes to help guide me with whatever I may be going through. With each session we have, she makes me feel such peace and tranquility and allows me to break out of my shell to get to the root issues.

Y. M.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

I am so grateful to have found such an awesome therapist. A caring therapist indeed I found myself opening up in my very first session, and thats extremely hard for me. The staff is also very sweet when I have had to call. I recommend the Love Discovery Institute.

I. D.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

I have always been a supporter of therapy, even though I hadn't had the "need" to talk to a therapist. However, recently, I went through a tough time both personally and in my relationship and knew I needed guidance from a professional. Daisy Barroso became that guide and I am so grateful we found her. Her kind approach, her knowledge, and understanding of our situation has made the process easier.

J.B.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

Dr Pataky is an amazing therapist in every way. She is kind and thoughtful while pushing you to do the hard work necessary to discover your own aha moments that allow for deep healing. She has helped me more this past year than I ever believed possible. I trust her 100% and recommend her for any individual or couples therapy you are seeking. She has a gift for healing and is highly in tune with the universe 💛

K. Z.

five stars - individual therapy in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell,

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