Welcome to the Sensitive & Neurodivergent Blog
For Those Who Experience the World Deeply
Here you’ll find articles grounded in lived experience, clinical expertise, and current research, exploring sensitive and neurodivergent nervous systems, sensory experiences, relationships, burnout, health, and making sense of ourselves.
My hope is that these words help you better understand your nervous system, feel less alone, and discover gentler ways to support yourself.
Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity and autism assessments for late-discovered women, dedicated to helping people better understand and support sensitive and neurodivergent nervous systems.
Author of Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support (W. W. Norton, 2027).
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Browse the blog to find articles about autism, sensitivity, masking, nervous system regulation, burnout, and self-understanding.
You may discover language that helps explain experiences you’ve carried for years.