About Us
Together, navigating toward a future full of possibilities.
Ahava Shalom Family Counseling Center
Our Mission
To provide professional counseling services focused on restoring relationships and strengthening families by integrating clinical expertise with Christian principles, fostering emotional healing and eternal values.
Our Vision
To be a trusted family counseling center that positively impacts society by extending our services throughout Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida, and beyond—bringing hope, healing, and peace to families in need.
Our Values
Inspired by the refuge and hope symbolized by Noah’s Ark, our values guide everything we do to support children in need of behavioral health and their families. They reflect how we care, communicate, and help every child grow and thrive.
Integrity
We build trust through honesty, transparency, and reliability—steadfast as the Ark’s foundation—always acting in the best interest of the children and families we serve.
Empowerment
Just as the Ark carried life toward new beginnings, we believe in nurturing every child’s potential by providing personalized support and encouragement that empowers children and families to flourish.
Collaboration
The Ark was built through collective effort, and we embrace that same spirit, working hand-in-hand with families, therapists, educators, and communities to create coordinated, personalized care
Excellence
Driven by a commitment to quality and continual growth, we embrace evidence-based practices and ongoing learning to ensure the best outcomes for every person we serve.
Compassion, Dignity & Respect
Like the Ark’s shelter in the storm, we offer kindness, patience, and empathy, honoring each child’s unique journey and treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Customer Reviews
Posted on Pablo GuidoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ahava Shalom has been an incredible support for my family. Their staff is caring, professional, and truly committed to helping their clients grow. Communication is always smooth, and their services are delivered with excellence. I highly recommend Ahava to anyone looking for reliable and compassionate support.Posted on Yilian GarciaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maria is an empathetic and understanding therapist. She’s easy to talk to, offers great guidance, and truly cares about her clients. Highly recommend!Posted on Kathleen NewtonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I were on the brink of divorce after 33 years of marriage. We decided to try marriage counseling. In my mind if we divorced after counseling I knew that we tried everything before giving up. We met and started working with Ms. Maria. She was wonderful! She gave us tools to use to help us see and understand each other again. Understanding each other is the first step of mending a torn relationship. She didn’t hold back either. There were times that she would set us straight. We needed that, someone to look at our relationship objectively and tell us the truth about how they see it. I think most couples that are struggling should try therapy before throwing in the towel. Ms. Maria was a tremendous help in helping us navigate through our issues and understanding each. Thank you so much for your help, Ms. Maria!Posted on Elizabeth RomeroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was great to finally express myself and feel listened to my first day of therapy. Maria reassured me that my negative emotions were normal, helped me to build confidence, and helped me work through some of my worst stresses. Thank you, Maria!