SOBRE MÍ
Matthew Reyes, M.A.
Pre-Licensed Counselor
Matthew@oceanpsychologymiami.com(305)200-3921
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.
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.
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.
Alexander Mull, Psy.D.
Post-Doctoral Resident
DrMull@oceanpsychologymiami.com (305)200-3921
I was born and raised in Indiana and completed my undergraduate degree at Ball State University. I then moved to South Florida to earn my Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at NOVA Southeastern University. Throughout my graduate career, I developed a passion for treating clients with medical issues, substance use disorders, and the complications associated with these challenges. To enhance my ability to assist such clients, I refined my clinical skills to include psychological and neuropsychological testing and brief psychological interventions. My treatment approach has focused on helping individuals identify accurate diagnoses through psychological testing and addressing these issues directly using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
During my training, I was fortunate to work in various settings, including outpatient clinics, Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, and inpatient facilities such as Jackson Memorial Hospital. These experiences allowed me to broaden my therapeutic focus and assist individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including chronic insomnia, pain management, and issues specific to the veteran population. My training provided me with a deep understanding of how medical issues can trigger or complicate mental health challenges. I have developed a profound empathy and a strong desire to help those facing these issues.
In therapy, my personal values and personality are clearly reflected. I hold my relationships with friends and family close to my heart and prioritize expanding my knowledge of different cultures through travel and continuous learning. I believe that the relationship between a client and their clinician is one of the most important aspects of effective therapy. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel safe to identify and address their unique challenges.
Dra. Jessica Alemán
Psicólogo clínico titulado
Soy de Miami, Florida. Obtuve mi Doctorado en Psicología Clínica de NOVA Southeastern University, donde me especialicé en enfermedades mentales a largo plazo, y obtuve mi licenciatura de Florida State University, donde me especialicé en Psicología. He tenido el privilegio de tratar a clientes de diversos orígenes tanto en inglés como en español, y tengo experiencia trabajando en una variedad de entornos, como programas para pacientes hospitalizados, unidades de crisis, centros comunitarios de salud mental y clínicas para pacientes ambulatorios. Si bien mi orientación teórica es ecléctica, me inclino por la terapia cognitivo-conductual y los enfoques rogerianos (o centrados en la persona). Soy competente en el tratamiento de varios problemas de salud mental, que incluyen depresión, ansiedad, esquizofrenia y otros trastornos psicóticos relacionados, trastorno bipolar y otros trastornos del estado de ánimo relacionados, abuso de sustancias, incluido el diagnóstico dual y disforia de género. Ayudo a los clientes a identificar sus patrones de pensamiento problemáticos, a desarrollar mecanismos de afrontamiento, a procesar su trauma y a comprender cómo las experiencias pasadas afectan su nivel actual de funcionamiento.
Valoro la naturaleza transformadora de las relaciones terapéuticas sólidas y soy competente en brindar terapia a individuos, grupos, parejas y familias. Mi objetivo es aplicar mi compasión y experiencia al proceso terapéutico y ayudar a los clientes a mejorar sus vidas y, en última instancia, lograr una sensación de paz y satisfacción.
En terapia, soy empático, imparcial y agradable; Creo un espacio seguro en el que los clientes pueden comenzar el proceso de curación. Cuando es necesario, sé cómo guiar a las personas con delicadeza a través de la exploración de sus vulnerabilidades, pérdidas, dolor y trauma. La filosofía detrás de mi enfoque terapéutico se captura mejor en las famosas palabras de Ernest Hemingway: "El mundo rompe a todos, y luego, algunos son fuertes en los lugares rotos".