CLINICAL TEAM
Brianna Gomez, MS
Pre-Licensed Counselor
I’m Brianna Gomez, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern born and raised in Miami, Florida. I hold dual master’s degrees in Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana Monroe. My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed care with a strong foundation in narrative therapy. I also integrate techniques from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), grief counseling, and attachment-based practices. This combination allows me to help clients make sense of their experiences and move forward with greater clarity, purpose, and confidence.
My clinical experience comes from working in a trauma center where I have supported children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting athletes in managing emotional and performance-related challenges. In our work together, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to reshape your story and explore new ways of being. I believe that healing is not a linear process — there will be ups and downs — and that’s okay. Learning how to navigate life’s difficult moments can lead to growth, resilience, and lasting change.
No one should have to face life’s challenges alone. Together, we can work toward healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self — one day at a time.
Matthew Reyes, M.A.
Pre-Licensed Counselor
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and first completed my Bachelor of Arts in Tampa, Florida at the University of South Florida majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, with a concentration in Psychology and Sociology. Then I obtained a dual Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology from Webster Vienna Private University in Vienna, Austria, and Webster University in Missouri. My training abroad allowed me to practice holistic counseling in diverse settings such as international social hubs, LGBTQIA+ cultural centers, and a university counseling center. I worked with clientele from different cultural backgrounds and age groups, where I utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches including individual counseling, group counseling, expressive arts interventions (music, art, dance, poetry), and guided meditations.
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My therapeutic approach focuses on client-centered, humanistic philosophies that aim to explore and treat the individual as a whole: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. My approach is grounded in a stance of empathy, acceptance, and respect for self-discovery and self-determination for all clients. Through techniques taken from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Gestalt therapy, I help clients become aware of and identify feelings, emotions, conflicts, and behaviors of the here-and-now.
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Through open and honest communication, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that is both a collaboration and a healing mechanism for clients who may be experiencing: depression, anxiety, relationship stress, substance abuse, or existential issues. Overall, I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable part in the process of therapy. In therapy with me, both client and therapist have the potential to transform the space into their own unique canvas.
Gia Acevedo, Psy.D.
Post Doctoral Clinician
Hello, I'm Dr. Gia. I’m originally from South Florida and proudly embrace my Colombian and Puerto Rican heritage. My journey in mental health began over a decade ago, working with community organizations and advocating for human equality. These experiences deepened my desire to better understand the human condition and support others in their healing. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a focus on the mind-body connection, particularly the brain-gut relationship. My clinical training spans a wide range of settings, including Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Health System. There, I worked across inpatient medical units (Ryder Trauma Center, Christine Lynn Rehab), psychiatric units (Jackson Behavioral Health), crisis stabilization programs, community mental health centers, and outpatient clinics.
I approach therapy through a holistic, person-centered, and strength-based lens, grounded in trauma-informed care. My integrative, individualized approach draws from:
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DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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TF-CBT – Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - CCTP
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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Narrative and expressive techniques
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Mind-body practices
I work with a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Grief and loss
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Trauma (PTSD and Complex PTSD)
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Life transitions
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Chronic illness and medical adjustment
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Neurodivergent experiences (including ADHD and learning differences)
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Relationship and interpersonal challenges
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Low self-esteem and identity development
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you’re not alone. You may be longing for more clarity, balance, or a deeper connection to yourself. In therapy, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s holding you back and take steps toward lasting, meaningful change that aligns with your values and your true self. Let’s take the next step together.
"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." – C. Jung
Jess Aleman, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
(305)200-3921
I am originally from Miami, Florida. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from NOVA Southeastern University, where I specialized in long-term mental illness, and got my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida State University. I have had the privilege of treating clientele from diverse backgrounds in both English and Spanish, and have experience working in a variety of settings such as inpatient programs, crisis units, community mental health centers, and outpatient clinics. While my theoretical orientation is eclectic, I lean toward Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Rogerian (or Person-Centered) approaches.
I am proficient in treating several mental health issues, including:
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schizophrenia other related psychotic disorders,
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bipolar disorder and other related mood disorders,
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substance abuse including dual-diagnosis,
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gender dysphoria.
I help clients identify their problematic thinking patterns, develop coping mechanisms, process trauma, and understand how past experiences affect their current level of functioning. I value the transformative nature of strong therapeutic relationships, and am proficient in providing therapy for individuals and groups. My goal is to apply my compassion and expertise to the therapeutic process, while helping my clients improve their lives, ultimately attaining a sense of peace and fulfillment.
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In therapy, I am empathetic, nonjudgmental, and personable; I create a safe space in which clients can begin the process of healing. When needed, I know how to gently guide people through the exploration of their vulnerabilities, losses, grief, and trauma. The philosophy behind my therapeutic approach is best captured in Ernest Hemingway’s famous words: “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”