About Us
Where Clinical Insight Meets Whole-Child Learning
Every child has the potential to thrive—with the right support, that potential becomes reality.
Our Mission
Growing Nurtured Minds provides integrated, individualized support to help children and adolescents grow academically, emotionally, and cognitively.
We combine clinical expertise with evidence-based, personalized strategies to support each learner’s unique profile—building the skills, confidence, and independence needed for long-term success.
We’re Here to Support the Whole Child
Welcome to Growing Nurtured Minds. We understand that learning challenges are rarely isolated—they are often connected to cognitive, language, and emotional factors.
Our multidisciplinary team of educational psychologists, therapists, clinicians, and academic interventionists works collaboratively to support both students and families. Our goal is to ensure care is aligned across home, school, and clinical settings.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every learner—regardless of their challenges—has access to the support they need to succeed with confidence.
As a trusted resource for families, we provide integrated, clinically informed services that go beyond traditional tutoring—addressing academic, cognitive, and social-emotional development as a whole.
Our Integrated Approach
We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every plan is tailored to the individual, combining academic, cognitive, and therapeutic support when needed.
Our services include:
- Structured, evidence-based literacy support for dyslexia and reading challenges
- Executive functioning support focused on organization, planning, and independence
- Academic tutoring and skill development
- Speech and language support
- Counseling and trauma-informed care
- Parent coaching and advocacy
This integrated model allows us to address not just symptoms, but the underlying factors impacting learning and development.
The Team
Dr. Maria Diana, Ph.D.
Co-Founder/ Educational Therapist
Nicole Soto, MSW
Co-Founder/Child & Adolescent Specialist
Angela Amico M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist
Erica Bluestone, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Certified Parent Coach
Get Started Today
Contact us today to get started.