Be seen, known, and loved.

Sometimes our toughest experiences lead us to a new path for ourselves and even provide a light for others. That’s the heart of our story.

We know how frustrating it can feel to be misunderstood by a therapist. It’s disheartening to be offered strategies that do not work for your neurodiverse brain, only to feel dismissed—or worse, blamed—when those approaches fall short, leaving you feeling lost and defeated.

We get it.

Our founder, Nonie Rand, has walked that road. After struggling to find support that truly understood her and her loved ones, she turned that frustration into passionate purpose. She pursued her masters degree with dedication, graduating with honors, and went on to establish Neurodiverse Institute (NDI)—a space designed to holistically support neurodivergent individuals.

As a provisionally licensed clinical mental health counselor with a special heart for neurodiversity, Nonie’s passion is making sure no one has to feel as alone or misunderstood as she once did. At NDI, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of research and education to provide the most effective care for ADHD, Autism, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

Our focus is you. Whether it’s navigating relationships, overcoming school or career challenges, or surviving the chaos of parenting, we’re here to walk alongside you.

Diagnosed? Self-diagnosed? Just starting to figure things out? Wherever you are on your journey, you belong here.

Welcome to Neurodiverse Institute. Let’s light the way forward—together.