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About Dr. Luis Miguel Velasquez, Ph.D.
Dr. Luis Miguel Velasquez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in the Bay Area. As a scientist-practitioner, Dr. Velasquez employs evidence-based practices, such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, to treat various psychological disorders. Dr. Velasquez uses a candid, culturally sensitive, and compassionate approach in the care of his clients. With a strong background in systems theory, Dr. Velasquez aims to help clients better understand their relationships with themselves, their family, and the myriad overlapping systems that directly and indirectly influence their overall well-being. Moreover, Dr. Velasquez empowers patients by teaching effective problem-solving techniques and assertive communication to help them advocate for their needs with family members, healthcare professionals, and others.
Dr. Velasquez strives to treat all of his clients with dignity, empathy, warmth, and respect. Through this approach, Dr. Velasquez aims to build strong rapport with his clients to effectively provide keen insights into their current functioning, teach coping skills, and support them in implementing strategies in their daily lives.
Dr. Velasquez is bilingual and provides clinical services in both English and Spanish.
In his spare time, Dr. Velasquez enjoys weightlifting, skincare, the beach, hiking, watching new shows and movies, spending time with friends and family, gaming, frugal shopping, and caring for his plants
Background & Experience
Dr. Velasquez received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2016, and earned his Ph.D. in School/Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. Dr. Velasquez completed his APA-accredited internship at a Child and Family Guidance Center. Dr. Velasquez then completed postdoctoral training focused on chronic pain management in injured workers, which led to additional specialized training in the cognitive rehabilitation of clients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Dr. Velasquez enjoys working with a diverse range of clients to treat chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Velasquez has served his clients across multiple settings, including schools, psychiatric hospitals (i.e., psych wards), clinics, and community health centers. In addition, Dr. Velasquez has experience in providing consultation services to teachers, healthcare professionals, and company stakeholders.
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