Born and raised in Colombia, Luis is a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist in Michigan and a licensed psychologist in Colombia. He holds undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Psychology. His graduate credentials include master’s degrees in Clinical and Health Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, where his doctoral research focuses on chronic stress and Ulysses syndrome.
Luis provides comprehensive psychological evaluations in English and Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults. His professional experience includes working with immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities. This background contributes to his culturally responsive approach to assessment, with careful consideration of each client’s language, experiences, and individual circumstances.
His assessment approach is individualized, evidence-based, and grounded in a thorough understanding of each client’s history. He integrates clinical interviews, standardized measures, behavioral observations, and collateral information to clarify diagnoses, identify strengths, and develop practical recommendations. Luis emphasizes clear communication throughout the evaluation process, helping clients understand their results and apply recommendations at home, school, work, or in ongoing care.
Current Services Provided by Luis Valencia
- ADHD evaluations
- Autism spectrum disorder evaluations, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Learning disability evaluations
- Immigration psychological evaluations, including VAWA, U visa, and hardship evaluations
- Bariatric presurgical psychological evaluations
Age of Population Luis Serves
Children ages 5 and older, adolescents, and adults.
Areas of Focus
- ADHD and attention concerns
- Autism and social communication differences
- Learning and academic difficulties
- Diagnostic clarification
- Immigration-related psychological concerns
- Psychological readiness for bariatric surgery
Languages
English and Spanish.