SPECIALIZED THERAPY IN MIAMI FOR AGES 12 to 26

Find Emotional Balance:
Feel Calm, Confident & Connected

Evidence-based therapy that help teens, young adults and families find real change.

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English/Spanish In Person DBT Certified

Are you or your teen overwhelmed by intense emotions, racing thoughts or behaviors that feel out of control?

Does every day feel like an uphill battle?

It doesn’t have to be this way!

The truth is: With the right guidance and tools, you and/or your child, can move from chaos to calm, communicate more effectively, and feel more connected and in control.

We provide effective treatments to help with:

Intense Emotions

ADHD

Racing Thoughts

Persistent Anxiety

Relationship / Family Conflict

Excessive Worrying

Impulsive Behavior

Moodiness

Depressed Mood

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Find calm, joy, and hope.

Find calm, joy, and hope.

HOW WE HELP

Things can get better.

At Lumina, we only use gold-standard treatments, such as DBT & CBT that really help. Our team is dedicated and have devoted their professional career to learning and supporting the unique needs of teens, young adults and their families.

All our sessions are focused on creating lasting change that improves lives and makes your investment worth it.

  • Individual Therapy- One-on-one support to help manage emotions, reduce impulsivity, improve behavior and build healthier relationships.

  • DBT Program- A comprehensive approach that combines individual therapy and skills groups, providing structured tools for lasting change.

  • Parent Support- Coaching and practical strategies to help parents stay calm, connected and effective.

  • Family Therapy- Collaborative sessions to strengthen communication, reduce conflict and rebuild trust.

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HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT

Why Families Choose Us

We believe in every client’s ability to create meaningful change. Our mission is to guide, support, and empower each person to become their best self — and we’re just as committed to their growth as they are.

Our goal is to help clients build a life that feels fulfilling, balanced, and worth waking up to — often for the first time in a long while.

What makes us unique:

  • Specialized – Emotion regulation is our expertise. Our DBT-Linehan Board Certified team brings deep experience helping clients develop emotional and behavioral control.

  • Skills-Focused & Change-Oriented – We teach practical tools that calm reactivity, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.

  • Family-Centered – We help children, teens, and parents reconnect so families feel less stuck and more hopeful.

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Schedule a free 20-minute call with our care coordinator.

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Dr. Maribel Gonzalez
Licensed Psychologist

DBT-LBC, Certified Clinician

Certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider

OUR TEAM

Changing how you think and feel during life’s difficult times is possible.

At Lumina Counseling & Wellness, our mission is simple: to help tweens, teens, young adults, and families find calm, confidence, and connection through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Led by Dr. Gonzalez — a Clinical Director with over 20 years of experience — our DBT-trained team works collaboratively to provide the highest standard of care for emotional and behavioral wellness.

In each session, clients learn practical skills to manage emotions, communicate more effectively, and make choices that support a healthier, more balanced life.

We’re here to help you move forward — whether you’re navigating school stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, or intense emotions — so life can start to feel more manageable, meaningful, and peaceful again.

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Schedule a free 20-minute call with our care coordinator.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We’re honored by our clients kind words and grateful for the opportunity to assist them in their journey.

“I’m so grateful that I committed to DBT and went through with the process. I kept complaining it was hard but now I see it’s so worth it. I feel in control, am able to set healthy boundaries with others and are such a better mom and professional for it. Thanks so much for not giving up on me. I really appreciate it.”


“I wanted to thank you immensely for your interventions in such difficult times. The truth is you saved us from a very stressful and complicated situation. Your role has been very important in the mental health of my child and myself, I’m truly grateful for that.”


“Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to listen and provide me with some tips this morning. Understanding when to push and when to hang back is not easy.”


“I wanted to let you know that I finally reached my goals. Thank you so much for helping me get there. It made me realize that I can work harder and get the life I want. I couldn’t have done it without you and DBT.”


“Just wanted to say thank you. It was a true journey dealing with our teen. We are appreciative that we found you during this journey.”

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Getting started is easy…

STEP ONE

Schedule a call.

You’ll visit with our care coordinator during a quick 20-minute call.

STEP TWO

Get matched.

We’ll learn about your needs and answer your questions so we can connect you with the right therapist for you!

STEP THREE

Book your first session.

We’ll guide you to fill out a few forms and get your first appointment on the calendar so you can start feeling better!

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