A Lifelong Advocate for First Responders, Trauma Survivors & Healing Professionals

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / The Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute (NEI) is honored to feature Dr. Meredith Moran, Ed.D., LMHC, CCTP as a speaker at its upcoming "Celebrate & Connect" Grand Opening Wellness Event on Sunday, December 14, 2025 , held at 2200 2nd Ave S, Suite 134, St. Petersburg, FL .

About Dr. Moran
Dr. Moran brings more than two decades of experience in mental health counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and first responder support. She earned her Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. St. Petersburg College+2LinkedIn+2

In her professional work she has focused on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and crisis intervention - with a special emphasis on first responders, veterans, and individuals navigating high-stress, high-risk professions. TherapyDen+2VoyageTampa+2

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Moran serves as Senior Academic Program Coordinator at a local college, leading outreach and training for mental‑health programs for first responders. St. Petersburg College

Her diverse background also includes leading roles in substance-abuse treatment, behavioral health administration, and trauma‑informed care programs - equipping her to bridge clinical, academic, and lived‑experience perspectives in the service of healing. St. Petersburg College+2Front Line Wellness+2

Featured Focus at NEI's Grand Opening
At the event, Dr. Moran will share her insight and expertise in a session centered on trauma-informed care, first responder mental health, and integrated wellness . Her participation underlines NEI's commitment to offering deeply informed, compassionate support for all - especially those who have experienced chronic stress, trauma, or systemic burnout.

Her work aligns with NEI's broader mission: to offer holistic, person‑centered, and neurodivergent-affirming care that integrates mental health, somatic support, and community‑based healing.

Event Details

Event: "Celebrate & Connect" - Grand Opening Wellness Event
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 2200 2nd Ave S, Suite 134, St. Petersburg, FL

The full-day event features a diverse lineup of talks on autism, metabolic health, hormone/neuroendocrine balance, accommodations, functional genetics, trauma, veteran wellness, LGBTQ+ safety, peptides, energy medicine, and more - anchored by community, art, and sensory-conscious spaces.

Tickets & Registration

Tickets and event details are available online: www.empowerautism.me
Event Link: https://events.humanitix.com/celebrate-and-connect-a-grand-opening-wellness-event

For media inquiries, interview requests, or press access to Dr. Moran and other NEI staff, please contact:
Ella Waters
Email: ella@bionicbloom.org
Phone: 727‑371‑8355

Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute
Attn: Ella Waters
Phone: 727‑371‑8355
Email: ella@bionicbloom.org
Website: www.empowerautism.me

SOURCE: Bionic Bloom