Blooming Brains Educational Psychology Inc.

07/28/2026

Reflections from Little Miss Educational Psychologist 🌼🌸💕🧠

Grateful! 🥹

07/25/2026

We are so proud to introduce our new team member, Lillian Garverick! 🌸🌼🧠

Lillian is working as our Practice Support Specialist. You might chat with her in the office, on the phone, or via email. She has quickly become an integral part of Blooming Brains and we are beyond lucky to have her!

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A quick note from Lillian: Hello! My name is Lillian, and I am Dr. Merenda’s Practice Support Specialist. I graduated from Sacramento State in 2025 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and I now attend the University of the Pacific’s PsyD- School Psychology program. I have always had a passion for psychology, and am so excited to work with Dr. Merenda and for Blooming Brains!

Some fun facts about me:
I love music and going to concerts! Some of my favorite artists are Harry Styles, Morgan Wallen, and Ella Langley.

I love baseball and am a big Red Sox fan. My favorite player is Jarren Duran.

I am a huge fan of coffee! I work as a barista on the weekends, when I am not working with Dr. Merenda or in school.

I love anything Snoopy & Woodstock and the whole Peanuts gang!
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Welcome Lillian! We are so happy to have you support our work for children and families! 💕

07/07/2026

Every day in this job is different - but here’s what today looked like! I am so grateful for every day I get to lead the business and life I want at the same time as helping kids and families! 🧠🌼

07/05/2026

Sunday counseling session essentials 🌼🧠 Today we crafted with pipe cleaners and beads! It was a blast and my clients made many different shapes (squares, circles, hearts, triangles) and practiced using them for deep breathing and a quiet fidget 😮‍💨😌

06/26/2026

Are you looking for answers about how your child learns, processes, and experiences the world?

An evaluation can be the key to unlocking the right support. At Blooming Brains Educational Psychology, we specialize in neurodiversity-affirming ADHD & Autism Evaluations designed to empower parents, not overwhelm them.

We focus on delivering results that are:
Warm and compassionate 💚
Easy to understand (jargon-free!)
Actionable for home and school 📝
Now booking families in the Galt and Loomis areas!

📲 Reach out today to connect with our team and get the clarity your family deserves.

05/17/2026

The reason why I work so hard ❤️🥹

05/15/2026

Come hang out with me in October! ☺️🧠🌸

Dr. Amy Merenda is one of those rare voices in the field who can challenge how clinicians think while making them feel supported in the process. Colleagues across Northern California school districts have called her sessions some of the most impactful professional development they've attended — and at the Bridging of the Minds Assessment Summit 2026, she's bringing that same energy across three connected sessions spanning both days.

With nearly a decade in public schools, a doctoral dissertation on the social impacts of ADHD, and a private practice built entirely around neurodiversity-affirming assessment, Dr. Merenda doesn't just talk about strengths-based work — she lives it. As the founder of Blooming Brains Educational Psychology and a Certified Facilitative Leadership Coach, she coaches neurodivergent youth and adults and trains clinicians to see what traditional assessment frameworks often miss: the whole person.

Her three-session arc at the summit takes attendees on a progressive journey — from the foundations of the neurodiversity movement, to affirming executive functioning strategies, to putting it all into practice in IEP meetings where it matters most for kids and families. Each session builds on the last, so by the time you walk out, you're not just thinking differently — you have the language, the tools, and the confidence to practice differently.

This is the kind of training that changes how you show up for your clients.

Early Bird Registration: $450 (through July 31) | Regular Registration: $500 | Student Tickets: $400 (limited availability)
Register today: www.bridgesofthemind.com/events
October 8–9, 2026 | Kimpton Sawyer Hotel | Sacramento, CA

www.bridgesofthemind.com | [email protected] | 530-302-5791

04/26/2026

Blooming Brains has been welcoming people to our new office in Loomis for almost one month now, and folks are loving it! Almost as much as I love coming in to work each day 🌸🧠 Hope to see you here in our waiting room soon!

03/24/2026

Come learn about PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy/Pathological Demand Avoidance) and hang out with me! See you on April 17!

Learn about our upcoming event: April Lunch and Learn with Dr. Amy Merenda. Fusion Academy is a private school that focuses on personalized learning to help middle and high school students reach their full potential.

01/10/2026

Every child deserves the tools to bloom in their own unique way. 🌸 At Blooming Brains, we don’t just look for answers—we look for a path forward that celebrates who your child is.

Whether you’re seeking clarity through a neurodiversity affirming evaluation or looking for practical executive function coaching to build skills, I’m here to support your family’s journey.

✨ Our services include:

ADHD, Autism & Learning Disability Evaluations

Executive Function Coaching

Neurodiversity-affirming counseling

Ready to help your child thrive? Click the link in our bio to learn more! 🔗

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