ST. PETERSBURG, FL AND TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / The Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute (NEI), an affiliate of Bionic Bloom and Florida's newest center for integrative neurodivergent care, is proud to announce that it is now an approved provider for SUFS Direct Pay through Step Up for Students.

This expansion makes neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments, accommodations planning, and holistic treatment services more accessible for Florida families using SUFS scholarship funding.

Empowered, Evidence-Based Care for Neurodivergent Individuals

NEI offers a comprehensive range of services grounded in Empowerment-Based Integrated Treatment (EBiT)-a neurodivergent-affirming model developed by Angela Fisher, PhD, that integrates clinical psychology, somatic therapy, psychedelic integration, and creative expression.

Families can now use their SUFS Direct Pay account to cover services such as:

• Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations

• Formal diagnostic services for autism, ADHD, OCD, learning differences, and more

• Actionable accommodations plans for schools and workplaces

• Individualized treatment planning with interdisciplinary support

• Integrative health interventions, including peptide therapy and nutrition consultation

• Access to therapy modalities such as IFS, hypnosis, sound therapy, and expressive arts

NEI's team of licensed clinicians, educational specialists, and integrative medicine providers deliver care that is sensory-conscious, trauma-informed, and rooted in belonging.

How to Use SUFS Direct Pay at NEI

Families with SUFS funding can now apply their scholarship balance directly to eligible services at NEI through the Step Up for Students Direct Pay Provider Portal.

To get started or to schedule a consultation, families may contact the clinical team at NEI directly.

Location & Contact Information

Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute (NEI)
2200 2nd Ave S, Suite 134
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-371-8355
clinical@empowerautism.me
www.empowerautism.me

NEI is honored to expand access to ethical, effective, and empowering care for neurodivergent individuals through this partnership. For more information, media inquiries, or to make a referral, contact us at clinical@empowerautism.me.

SOURCE: Bionic Bloom