Support for Sensitive & Neurodivergent People

I’m Julie Bjelland, LMFT, a psychotherapist, life coach, adult autism assessor, and author. I’m also the founder of the Sensitive & Neurodivergent Community, Podcast, and Blog.

If you’ve spent years hearing that you’re “too sensitive,” or you’re recognizing autism, ADHD, or AuDHD in yourself later in life, you’re welcome here. I’ve gathered these resources to help you make sense of your experiences, find words for what you need, and connect with people who understand.

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What brings you here today?

Explore autism
I’m wondering if I might be autistic.Explore all autism resources
I’d like to take the free autism quiz.Take the free adult autism quiz
I’d like to explore my experiences in more depth.Explore the guided self-assessment
I’m ready for a formal assessment.Explore adult autism assessments
Will insurance cover an assessment?Review assessment details
Late discovery and everyday support
I’ve recognized my sensitivity for years. Could autism fit too?Explore sensitivity and autism
I’m making sense of a late discovery.Common patterns in autistic women
I’m deciding whether to tell someone I’m autistic.Free disclosure guide
I need support after an energy crash.Free energy crash recovery guide
I need to explain my needs at a medical appointment.Free medical support letter
I want to read or listen to more about autism.Autism articles
I’d like to hear conversations about autism.Autism podcast episodes
I want to process discovering I’m autistic in adulthood.Explore the self-paced course
Everyday support
I’m exhausted and everyday things feel harder.Explore burnout and capacity resources
I feel anxious or overwhelmed.Find anxiety and overwhelm support
I’m grieving.Explore grief and loss
I’m navigating perimenopause or menopause.Explore menopause resources
I’ve always been told I’m too sensitive.Understand your sensitivity
I notice everyone else’s needs before my own.Recognizing and communicating my needs
I’m hard on myself.Try Julie’s self-compassion practice
I’m struggling to sleep.Explore sleep and rest
I want to make daily life easier on my senses.Explore sensory-friendly favorites
I’m preparing for a hospital stay.Get the hospital support letter
More tools for daily life
Understanding High Sensitivity: Resources & SupportSupport Your Sensitive Nervous SystemThe Burnout & Capacity GuidePractical Tools for Needs, Health & Daily Life
Course and community help
I bought a course but lost my password.Find my course access email
How do I get into the community?Get membership access help
Personal support
I want to work one-on-one with Julie.Explore Life Coaching with Julie
I want to connect with other sensitive and neurodivergent people.Explore the Community
I’m looking for the provider directory.Find a Provider
I’m a professional seeking consultation.Explore Professional Consultations
Workplace & business support
I want work to fit my energy.Explore entrepreneur and professional resources
I’d like support at work.Get the workplace guide

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Recognizing and communicating my needs

If you know what everyone around you needs but struggle to name what you need yourself, start here.

Listen or read · Meeting Everyone Else’s Needs, but Not Your Own

Free guide · How to Explain Your Needs

Read more about boundaries   Listen to more about boundaries

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I’m grieving

I’m grieving the loss of my mother

I’m grieving the loss of a pet

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Meet Julie

I’m highly sensitive, late-diagnosed autistic, and a self-identified AuDHDer.

More about Julie

My forthcoming book with W. W. Norton is Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support.

A community where you can participate at your own pace

You can read quietly, join a written conversation, or come to an optional gathering. The Sensitive & Neurodivergent Community is private, ad-free, and open to adults.

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New From the Podcast & Blog

Praise for Julie’s Brain Training

“Julie’s Brain Training is full of thoughtful, warm-hearted, and useful suggestions for calming and fortifying the nervous system. Julie Bjelland is a master of her craft.”

Rick Hanson, PhD

“Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person is a valuable support in opening to the challenges and potentials that come with high-level sensitivity.”

Tara Brach, PhD

As seen inFortune, Psychologies, mindbodygreen, Insider, Byrdie, Counseling Today, Tiny Buddha, and Highly Sensitive Refuge.