Meet Your Therapist

Ruben Lima

MS, LMHC-QS, BA

he, him · Licensed Mental Health Counselor

10+

Years in Practice

MS, LMHC-QS

Credentials

English & Español

Languages

In-Person & Online

Availability

1-888-673-89698000 West Flagler Street, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33144Available both in-person and online
Free 15-minute consultation
Ruben Lima, LMHC-QS — Licensed Mental Health Counselor

"You are not broken. You do not have to carry this by yourself."

About Ruben

A Decade of Compassionate Care

I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we work to develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and build the resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. I invite you to take this important step toward healing.

My approach integrates evidence-based practices with authentic compassion to support you in creating a more balanced and fulfilling life.

With nearly ten years of experience in clinical practice within the behavioral health profession, I am an integrative, holistic, and behaviorist therapist with a strong educational background in human development and behavioral modification. I'm licensed in the State of Florida.

Who I Help

I help adults, teens, and children who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Together we set clear goals, build coping and emotion regulation skills, and strengthen relationships in a structured, warm, and straightforward therapeutic space.

Credentials

  • License: Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — MH18989.
  • Certifications:
    • LMHC Qualified Supervisor
    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
    • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
    • ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
    • Behavioral Lead Analyst
    • Cognitive-Behavioral & Integrative Therapist
  • Professional Affiliations:
    • American Counseling Association (ACA)
    • American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
    • Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA)
    • American Psychological Association (APA)
    • Florida Department of Health (FDH)
    • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (FBCSWMFTMHC)
  • Languages: English & Español

Areas of Focus

Specialties & Expertise

Top Specialties

Coping SkillsAnxietyADHD

Additional Expertise

Behavioral IssuesChild DepressionDomestic ViolenceEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGriefImpulse Control DisordersLGBTQ+Relationship IssuesSelf Esteem

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Adlerian
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital Family Systems
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

"I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Adlerian, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based, and Trauma-Focused therapy. Your experience will be a compassionate, tailored journey to heal childhood wounds, build resilience, and foster self-awareness. Together, we'll create lasting emotional well-being and stronger, healthier relationships."

Ruben Lima, MS, LMHC-QS, BA

Client Focus

  • Ages: Children (6–10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
  • Participants: Individuals, Couples, Family
  • Communities: Gay Allied, Single Parent
  • Ethnicities: Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino

Investment in Your Wellbeing

Session Fees

Individual Session

$175

per session

Couples Session

$200

per session

Group Therapy

$50 – $70 per session

per session

Sliding scale available — apply if you may be eligible

Group Therapy Program

Healing Journey

A trauma-focused group therapy designed to provide a safe, supportive space for individuals who experience anxiety, emotional distress, or unresolved trauma. Through guided discussion, evidence-based techniques, and mindfulness practices, participants explore the connection between past experiences and current emotional patterns.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Reaching out is the hardest part. Call or email for a free 15-minute consultation — I'm here to make the rest feel manageable.