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About

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Dr. Amy Merenda

Licensed Educational Psychologist & 

Certified Facilitative Leadership Coach

I am a proud alumna of University of the Pacific where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2014), Master of Arts in Education (2015), Educational Specialist in Educational Psychology (2018), and Doctorate of Education (2018). I have been a school psychologist in public schools for nearly a decade and have a personal connection to advocating for children in the school system. I am also a Certified Facilitative Leadership Coach (CFLC) and enjoy coaching neurodivergent youth and adults alike. 

I firmly believe that the only way to support a person’s areas of need is to truly understand their strengths. We all have something to offer the world - every adult and child alike - and educational teams and systems should be working to highlight those unique strengths. Together, my professional and personal experiences make me a passionate, positive, and uplifting voice for you and your child!

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Why Blooming Brains?

Our brains have an inherent ability to grow, transform, and are beautiful in their current state. Just as we admire flowers and nature for their evolution and authenticity, we should extend that same appreciation to our brains. They deserve recognition without the pressure to change.

Let them flourish!

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Let them bloom!

What does it mean to be neurodiversity affirming?

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Our Philosophy

Mission

We 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 our goal to support all students with a strength-based lens to ensure appropriate and necessary support is provided in the home and school settings to help all children experience happiness and contentment in their lives.

Values

  • We value neurodiversity. 

  • We value autonomy. 

  • We value growth. 

  • We value strengths in conjunction with weaknesses. 

  • We value kindness. 

  • We value empathy. 

  • We value an understanding of all.

Areas Serviced

Sacramento County

  • Sacramento

  • Galt

  • Herald

  • Wilton​

Placer County

  • Rocklin

  • Roseville

  • Loomis

  • Lincoln

San Joaquin County 

  • Stockton

  • Lodi

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