Welcome
Co-founded by Dr. Carolina Pataky and Dr. Max Riv, Love Discovery Institute is a leading therapy practice in Miami specializing in couples and individual therapy. We serve discerning individuals and partners seeking deeper relational connection, emotional clarity, and meaningful transformation. Our team of highly trained therapists offers a refined, confidential space where self-discovery and relational healing unfold with intention and depth.
Our integrative and relational approach addresses both individual and collective dynamics, guiding clients toward lasting emotional growth, secure attachment, and more fulfilling partnerships. We offer individual therapy, adolescent therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy tailored to foster sustainable change.
Located in Coral Gables, we provide in-person sessions as well as secure Telehealth services throughout Florida, ensuring access to exceptional care for those ready to elevate their emotional and relational well-being.
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
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
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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
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
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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.
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Improve relationships and interpersonal communication.
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Learn about your family dynamics and see how they affect your current relationships.
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Identify unhealthy patterns and behaviors in your life.
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Learn new tools to solve everyday or longstanding problems.
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Process and heal from difficult emotions and/or events.
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Grow into a more grounded and authentic being.
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Raise your emotional IQ and improve your influence and connection.
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Learn how to manage life transitions.
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Find more purpose and love in your life.
