Every brain is beautiful and deserves to be understood!

Are you or your child struggling to learn to the best of your ability? Are they experiencing challenges in school that cannot be easily explained? Are you experiencing challenges at work that you don't understand? At Blooming Brains, we can help! We use a strength-based lens to assess clients in order to learn about their specific areas of processing strengths and weaknesses. By focusing on strengths, we will help you better understand how every brain works. Your brain is beautiful. Your child's brain is beautiful.

About

Hi, I'm Amy Burns Merenda,

Licensed Educational Psychologist,

Owner of Blooming Brains Educational Psychology Inc.

I believe that all people have value to bring to the world. Only by having a thorough understanding of a person’s strengths can we successfully uplift their areas of need. It is my goal to support all clients with a strength-based lens to ensure appropriate and necessary support is provided so clients experience happiness and contentment in their lives. Check out the welcome video below to learn more.

Learn More About Me

Why choose Blooming Brains?

What makes Blooming Brains Educational Psychology Inc. the best choice for you?

Strength-Based & Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach: Unlike traditional assessment providers who focus solely on deficits, Blooming Brains highlights a child’s strengths while providing clear, actionable insights for improvement.
Warm & Engaging Presence: The founder is approachable, relatable, and has a natural ability to connect with parents and children, making the process feel less clinical and more supportive.
Expertise in Educational Systems: Deep knowledge of how school districts operate and how to advocate for the right accommodations makes this service invaluable to parents navigating the IEP/504 process.
Highly Personalized Reports: Instead of generic assessments, each report includes a personal letter to the student, making results more engaging and actionable.
Multi-Platform Educational Content: Ability to create informative, digestible content via YouTube, blog posts, and social media makes Blooming Brains a trusted resource, not just a service provider.
Quick Turnaround Time for IEEs & Private Evaluations: Faster and more personalized than school-based assessments.
Holistic & Individualized Recommendations: Goes beyond diagnosis to offer practical next steps for parents, educators, and students.