Lina Budilov, RMFTI

Lina Budilov is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (RMFTI) in the state of Florida, providing therapy at Genesis Counseling’s Delray Beach office and virtually throughout Florida. She joined Genesis Counseling in 2023 and brings nearly a decade of experience working with children, families, and adults across a variety of therapeutic settings. Lina is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate interpersonal conflict, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.

Lina earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Holy Family University and is currently working toward completing her licensure hours. Throughout her career, she has provided therapy in elementary schools, mental health agencies, private practice settings, and in-home environments. She has extensive experience facilitating individual, couples, family, group, and psychoeducational therapy sessions.

Lina creates an attuned, therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and understanding, believing that a safe and nonjudgmental space is essential for meaningful change. She integrates various evidence-based approaches, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Her specialties include:

• Children & Families – Lina incorporates play therapy, SandTray therapy, guided imagery, sensory play, and movement-based techniques to help children express emotions beyond verbal communication.
• Couples & Relationship Therapy – She is formally trained in the Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2) and uses emotion-focused therapy and communication strategies to strengthen relationships.
• Cognitive & Behavioral Approaches – She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy to support emotional regulation and personal growth.
• Trauma & Healing – As a certified Bikram Yoga teacher and Trauma-Informed Yoga practitioner, she incorporates movement and meditation techniques to promote holistic healing and self-awareness.

Lina believes that everyone has the ability to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives. She understands that each client responds to different therapeutic approaches, and she is dedicated to finding the right key to unlock each individual’s healing process. Through collaborative goal-setting and ongoing communication, she ensures that therapy is tailored to each client’s needs, fostering self-awareness, empowerment, and emotional well-being.

Lina is fluent in both English and Russian and is committed to providing culturally competent therapy to diverse populations.

She is in-network with United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Florida Blue, and Tricare East. Lina also accepts private pay clients, offering a reduced or sliding scale fee ranging from $125-$175 per session.

Contact us today to begin your therapy journey and gain the support, tools, and guidance needed for lasting emotional well-being and personal growth. Lina is available for in-person sessions at our Delray Beach office and virtual therapy throughout Florida. Reach out to get started. Lina can be found on Psychology Today.