Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Erika Velez.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Dr. Velez. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Daughter of two Cuban immigrant parents, passion and perseverance came naturally to me. My parents taught me the value of hard work and helped me cultivate the grit needed to pursue a doctorate degree. My unwavering desire to help others coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit, lead me to open my own private practice soon after graduation; I’ve been helping clients in my community ever since!
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has been very challenging, at times, to manage the complexities of growing a business and growing a family. As a mother of two small children, learning to navigate motherhood and continuing to pursue career goals has been a balancing act.
The Mindful Corner – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I earned a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child Psychology, where my interest in the parent-child dyad grew. Opening my private practice in Miami Lakes and serving the community that I also live in has been especially meaningful. I manage my practice, The Mindful Corner, which provides psychological services for children, teens, and adults. This work is “my calling.” Helping people understand themselves and take control of their lives is something I look forward to every day. I have a particular interest in the area of clinical assessments and evaluations and work closely with immigration attorneys conducting immigration evaluations for clients. Staying true to my spirited nature, I’ll soon be launching a passion project, The Mindful Corner Podcast, aimed at having authentic and unfiltered conversations about the complexities of being human while keeping mindfulness and mental health at the core. I share inspirational quotes and content on my Instagram page (handle- TheMindfulCorner) and enjoy engaging with my followers and answering their questions during my Q&A sessions.
So, what should we be on the lookout for, what’s next in store for you?
Launching my podcast and providing more parenting workshops.
Contact Info:
- Address: 8005 NW 155th Street, Suite B
Miami Lakes, FL 33016 - Website: drerikav.com
- Phone: 786-571-7117
- Email: drerikavelez@gmail.com
- Instagram: themindfulcorner
- Facebook: drerikavelez
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