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I’m Alicia, a pediatric occupational therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience and a PhD in Child Development and Early Education. Through Blooming Little Minds, I combine clinical expertise, research, and compassionate support to help children and families better understand development and navigate their unique journey.
Experience in early intervention, pediatric outpatient and acute care, supporting diverse developmental needs.
Grounded in research on child development, play, attachment, social-emotional growth, and maternal mental health.
Blooming Little Minds began during COVID, born out of a desire to give parents real, research-backed resources and strategies they could trust.
Not long after starting this project, I found out I was pregnant with my first child — and began my PhD program. I made the decision to pause Blooming Little Minds so I could focus on what mattered most at the time: becoming a first-time mom, finishing my doctorate, and continuing my work as a pediatric occupational therapist.
Four years later, I’ve completed my PhD — and I’m ready to bring this project back, with even more to offer.
Every child develops differently. Our approach considers the many factors that shape development, from movement and sensory processing to emotions, relationships, routines, and environment.
Understanding how routines, relationships, and environments influence development.
Honoring each child’s unique strengths, needs, personality, and developmental path.
Equipping parents with knowledge and strategies that extend beyond each session.
Supporting everyday skills that help children participate with greater confidence.
Helping families understand sensory and emotional needs with practical strategies.
Using meaningful play to encourage exploration, connection, and skill development.
A world where every parent feels confident, supported, and equipped with the knowledge to nurture their child’s development — where research and real life meet, and no family feels like they’re navigating it alone.
I meet each family exactly where they are, without judgment, and with genuine empathy for their unique journey.
Strong relationships — between parent and child, therapist and family, and within family systems as a whole — are at the heart of meaningful growth.
Every family I work with deserves to feel seen, supported, and cared for.
I believe in the potential for change and development at every stage, for children and parents alike.
Every family deserves access to quality information, support, and care, regardless of background or circumstance.
