Are you looking to heal an emotional wound?
Are you looking to identify a pattern?
Are you looking to improve yourself?
Are you looking to connect with others?
Are you looking to feel less anxious or depressed?
Are you looking to gain insight?
Private and individual psychotherapy sessions are designed to address your unique story. Each service is customized to your needs and specific goals and aspirations. Through a series of 1-on-1 sessions, you will gain unprecedented insight into your life and a deeper understanding of your core self. By exploring the subtleties that have defined your past story, you are able to break free from limiting beliefs and/or self-limiting patterns. This new awareness provides a superior power of discernment, and allows you to recreate a fulfilling life and relationship story.
Whether you are newly single, married, going through a break-up, a separation, experiencing the fallout of an infidelity, or are already in a healthy relationship, our wellness team can help you develop individual awareness and teach you how to approach meaningful connections. Learn how to completely change your level of authentic power as you grow as a person and as a relational being.
Discover Your Unique Story
We all have different stories to tell. But sometimes, life’s challenges make it difficult for us to see our authentic selves. We may become unaware of our own capabilities or struggle to navigate relationships, emotional hardship, and transitions.
Are you feeling hopeless or anxious? Is there a past wound you are looking to heal? Or are you seeking a deeper sense of purpose to connect with yourself and others? Whether you are single, in a relationship, dealing with a painful breakup, or wanting to rediscover yourself, our therapists are here to help.
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy (also known as therapy, psychotherapy, or counseling) is the conventional treatment to address mental health problems. However, therapy doesn’t only have to be about solving issues. Therapy can also help those who are doing “okay” to make improvements and truly thrive.
No matter what life has thrown your way, therapy can help. Individual therapy can help you manage depression and anxiety symptoms, pave the road for a new relationship or life transition, and recover from a heart-wrenching separation or loss. If you have suffered abuse or trauma, therapy can support you to reprocess those disturbing events more healthily.
You don’t have to be struggling for therapy to make a difference. We all have room to plant new seeds and grow. Therapy can grant you tools and strategies for self-discovery and lasting change.
What are some benefits of individual therapy?
Individual therapy offers a multitude of benefits, encompassing finding relief and peace of mind, gaining valuable insight and self-awareness, shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, fostering self-love, acquiring sustainable coping mechanisms, forging meaningful connections, uncovering a sense of purpose, and ultimately feeling empowered and motivated.
Do I need individual therapy?
We know asking for help is a brave choice. Many people have the common misconception that therapy is only for those who are “broken” or “ill.” This myth has reinforced a stigma around mental health—one that, instead of serving us, is alienating us from our core selves and one another. Individual therapy provides a safe haven and a collaborative process to help you navigate obstacles and improve your life.
If you are struggling with these issues, individual therapy can support you:
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Anger or aggression
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Constant worry or anxiety
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Isolation or loneliness
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Low self-worth
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Moodiness or irritability
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Unmanageable stress levels
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Social or relationship problems
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Self-harm or inflicting harm to others
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Suicidal thoughts
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Traumatic events (loss, accident, abuse*)
Our Individual Therapy Specialties Include:
What Clients Say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individual Therapy at
Love Discovery Institute
Our dedication to our clients' mental health care consists of a holistic approach to wellness. We understand that the search for a therapist can be a delicate process. In the context of our work, we can help you find a therapist within the team or help determine if traditional talk therapy or group therapy is right for you. We can also collaborate on care and see if you could benefit from working with a social worker, a clinical psychologist, or if working with the marriage and family therapists on our staff may best support your mental health treatment.
We know how wonderful life can be with the proper support. During your first session, we will get to know each other and assess your needs. We will also gather information to prepare a personalized plan and set up treatment goals, which we can adjust as our journey progresses.
Find the right
therapist for you.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but it is an important step in taking control of your mental and emotional well-being. Our individual mental health services serve the community throughout Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell, and Miami Beach. We also offer telehealth across all of Florida.
