Jessica (Jess) Aleman
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Psychologist, Psychotherapist
As a part of the LGBTQ+ community I openly welcome and strongly affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice.
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, where I majored in Psychology. 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 and Rogerian (or Person-Centered) approaches. I help clients identify their problematic thinking patterns, develop coping mechanisms, process their 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, groups, couples, and families. 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.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Suicide attempt
- Substance use
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Psychosis
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Florida
- Aetna Better Health – Florida
- AvMed – Florida
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Florida
- Cigna – Florida
- Florida Blue – Florida
- Multiplan – Florida
- Optum – Florida
- Oscar – Florida
- United Health Care – Florida
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
PY 10940, Florida
Education
Nova Southeastern University
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2011