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.
Nadia Helewa
Licensed Educational Psychologist
M.A. in Educational Psychology
Nadia is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in education. As a bilingual evaluator, she is passionate about supporting English- and Spanish-speaking students and families.
Nadia specializes in behavioral, social-emotional, ADHD, and autism evaluations. She enjoys partnering with families and educators to better understand each student’s unique strengths and needs.
She is especially passionate about conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and Mental Health Assessments to understand factors that may impact a student’s academic performance and school experience. Her warm, collaborative, and student-centered approach helps families feel informed and supported throughout the evaluation process while providing meaningful recommendations to help students succeed.
Outside of work, Nadia enjoys traveling and is eagerly looking forward to welcoming a dog into her home soon.
A bilingual evaluator supporting English- and Spanish-speaking students and families.
Specializing in behavioral, social-emotional, ADHD, and autism evaluations, including FBAs.
Michelle Fox-Lucas, M.A.
Learning Readiness Specialist
Educational Consultant
M.A. in Special Education
Michelle Fox-Lucas is a Learning Readiness Specialist and Educational Consultant with more than a decade of experience supporting students, families, and educators. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a California Education Specialist Credential.
Michelle has extensive experience in special education, structured literacy, executive functioning, assistive technology, and nervous system-informed practices. She supports students with dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, executive functioning challenges, and regulation and behavioral needs. Her training in Orton-Gillingham, somatic practices, and positive psychology informs her approach to learning and regulation.
At Brain Matters, Michelle provides executive functioning coaching, learning and regulation support, educational consultation, and school-based advocacy.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, hiking in nature, and relaxing with a good book.
Special education, structured literacy, executive functioning, and assistive technology.
Training in Orton-Gillingham, somatic practices, and positive psychology informs her approach.
Brianna Reyes
School Psychologist
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S.)
M.A. in Educational Psychology
Brianna Reyes is a bilingual School Psychologist with experience supporting students across K–8 educational settings. She earned a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from Azusa Pacific University.
Her experience includes psychoeducational assessment, IEP development, social-emotional support, and collaboration with students, families, and school teams. Brianna believes every student has unique strengths and enjoys understanding how each student learns best and identifying supports that promote success and confidence.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Brianna builds meaningful connections with families from diverse backgrounds and provides culturally responsive support throughout the assessment process.
Outside of work, Brianna enjoys traveling, reading, baking, crafting, and cheering on the San Diego Padres with family and friends.
Psychoeducational assessment, IEP development, and social-emotional support across K–8 settings.
Fluent in English and Spanish, building meaningful connections with families from diverse backgrounds.
Scout Smit
School Psychologist
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S.)
M.A. in Educational Psychology
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.
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.