About Us
Our Mission is to Empower Every Child’s Learning Journey.
Our Team
Nahomi Rosas
Founder & CEO
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
Diplomate, American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP)
Autism Education Specialist (MA)
Nahomi is a bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) with over 20 years of experience serving students and families in public schools. Her journey began as a special education teacher, where she earned a Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential and a Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism.
Over time, she discovered a passion for understanding how children learn, which led her to earn a Master’s degree in School Psychology. She advanced her expertise by becoming a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, which deepened her ability to conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and better understand the connection between brain function and learning. She’s also proud to be a native Spanish speaker and to have completed a Bilingual Certificate Program at UC Berkeley, deepening her commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive services.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband and three kids, and exploring new cultures together.
Fluent in Spanish, offering inclusive evaluations that honor each child’s background.
Specialized in connecting brain function with learning and behavior to deliver meaningful insights.
Scout Smit
School Psychologist
Scout Smit is a School Psychologist with over a decade of experience working in the field of education. She holds both a Master of Arts in Education and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. Her professional background includes working in public, private, Waldorf, and charter school settings. Her experience spans a broad range of student populations, including those with differing abilities, backgrounds, and stages of development. Scout is deeply passionate about helping students succeed and advocating for their needs within school systems.
She is committed to collaborating closely with families and school teams to create targeted, strengths-based interventions. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each child’s lived experience to every evaluation and consultation she conducts.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, sewing, and hiking.
Extensive experience supporting diverse student populations in public, private, Waldorf, and charter school settings.
Committed to working closely with families and school teams to design personalized, strengths-focused interventions that foster student success.
Alessandra Andrade
Clinical Psychologist
Alessandra Andrade is a bilingual Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in diverse mental health settings. Her practice is rooted in compassion, trauma-informed care, and a deep understanding of developmental and emotional challenges faced by youth.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, along with advanced certifications in Play Therapy. Alessandra began her professional journey as an Applied Behavioral Therapist, working directly with children diagnosed with autism and developmental delays. Her passion involves working with children affected by trauma, abuse, anxiety, and depression. She has provided individual and group sessions helping youth process and overcome complex emotional and behavioral struggles.
Outside of work, she enjoys maintaining a balanced life by practicing yoga, reading and working on her personal growth.
Extensive background working with children, teens, and families in therapeutic settings.
Providing direct support to children with autism and developmental delays.
Understand, Support, and Empower Your Child's Learning Journey
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Brain Matters Here.
A psychoeducational evaluation focuses on identifying academic challenges and learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. It typically includes cognitive testing, academic achievement, and behavioral screening.
A school neuropsychological evaluation goes deeper by examining how brain function impacts learning, behavior, and emotional development. It includes an in-depth analysis of memory, processing speed, executive functioning, attention, and more. At Brain Matters, we help you choose the right assessment based on your child’s needs.
We provide educational evaluations and consultations to individuals from birth through age 22, young adults (18–25), and adults (25+) for educational-related purposes.
Our evaluations are designed to inform Individualized Education Plans (IEP), 504 plan teams, and families about supports, recommendations, and interventions on how to best support the child.
Absolutely. Nahomi Rosas is a native Spanish speaker and has completed a bilingual certification through UC Berkeley. Evaluations and reports can be conducted in Spanish, ensuring language and cultural accuracy for families from diverse backgrounds.
The process typically includes:
• A parent consultation
• Review of educational and medical records
• One-on-one testing sessions with your child
• Teacher input (when applicable)
• A comprehensive written psychoeducational report
• A final meeting to review results and recommendations
We take a collaborative, compassionate approach to ensure you feel supported and informed every step of the way.
The entire process usually takes 3–5 weeks from intake to final report, depending on the complexity of the referral and testing needs. We work efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of care and precision.
Yes. After the assessment, we offer follow-up consultations to help you understand the results and assist with the implementation of the report recommendations at home or in school.
At this time, Brain Matters operates as a private pay practice. However, we can provide you with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network coverage.
The cost of a comprehensive educational psychology evaluation typically ranges from $1,500 to $4,000 USD, depending on the type of assessment, the complexity of the case, and the specific needs of the individual. A personalized quote will be provided following an initial consultation.