Love Discovery Institute

The Love Discovery Institute in Coral Gables, Florida, is a premier emotional and cognitive wellness center dedicated to fostering self-discovery, relational growth, and holistic healing. Co-founded by Dr. Carolina Pataky and Dr. Max Riv, the institute offers a sanctuary for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents seeking to navigate life transitions, heal from trauma, and improve intimacy and emotional well-being. With a focus on both in-person and Telehealth services, the institute provides accessible therapy options throughout the greater Miami area, including Coral Gables, Brickell, and Miami Beach.

Love Discovery Institute specializes in evidence-informed and holistic approaches, combining therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, EMDR, somatic healing, and sex therapy. The center addresses a wide range of mental health and relational concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, intimacy and sexual identity challenges, affair recovery, and communication difficulties. Offering individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as retreats and personalized assessments, the institute supports clients in achieving meaningful, long-lasting change. Each therapy plan is tailored to the unique needs of the client, integrating a holistic focus on mind, body, and soul for comprehensive emotional wellness.