Dr. Paula Gable, LMFT, LAC, AAMFT-S
Over 30 years ago, Dr. Paula set out to answer one question: what does a family actually need to heal? Not a program. Not a label. A real answer — tailored, evidence-based, and built to last.
She founded MFI as a 501(c)3 nonprofit because she believed quality mental health care should never be gated by income, geography, or insurance status. Today the institute serves families across the globe through counseling, coaching, workshops, and telehealth.
- D.Min. — Marriage & Family Therapy, Eastern University
- LMFT — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- LAC — Licensed Addiction Counselor (Colorado)
- AAMFT-S — Approved Supervisor (AAMFT)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy — Level II Trained
- LGBTQ+ affirming · Conversational Spanish
Our principles
Four things we refuse to compromise on
Our mission
Stronger families.
Healthier relationships.
Better lives.
We believe healing is possible for every family — regardless of where they are starting from, how long the struggle has lasted, or how complicated the road ahead appears.
Eduardo Flores
Eduardo is MFI's family educator and workshop facilitator. He leads the Strengthening Families and Step-Parenting workshop tracks, bringing a systems-oriented perspective built on years of direct work with blended families and youth in high-stress environments.
His facilitation style pairs psychoeducation with practical skill-building — participants leave each workshop with a written action plan, not just ideas.
- Family Systems Educator
- Strengthening Families Workshop Lead
- Step-Parenting Workshop Facilitator
- Youth & Adolescent Program Specialist
How we work with every client
Three commitments, every session
We listen without an agenda
The first priority is understanding your actual situation — not fitting you into a pre-built program. Assessment precedes prescription.
We build from your strengths
Progress happens faster when we amplify what is already working in your family than when we spend every session on what isn't.
We equip, not create dependency
The goal is that you need us less over time — because you have internalized the tools, frameworks, and patterns that sustain change.
Where to go next
Explore what MFI offers
From one-on-one counseling to group workshops, coaching, and self-paced courses — every pathway is designed around your schedule, your goals, and your family's reality.