Hector Saavedra, LMFT
Helping adults navigate late-identified ADHD, emotional burnout, and self-doubt with greater clarity, confidence, and practical support.

ADHD can cause you to struggle with:
Forgetfulness
ADHD causes people to forget to:
-Respond to texts, calls, etc.
-Acknowledge their accomplishments
-Plan ahead
-Finish tasks (turn off stove, move laundry from washer to dryer, etc.)
Imposter Syndrome
No matter how well you have done something, you still feel as if you are not worthy of having it. Common examples are:
-A job/promotion
-Relationships
-Parenting
-College acceptance
People Pleasing
The fear of potentially disappointing others causes you to put aside your own needs. This can look like you avoiding difficult conversations, not expressing your needs, disrespecting your own boundaries, etc.
Low Self-Esteem
A combination of ADHD symptoms can lead to low self-esteem by making you feel stupid.
Procrastination
Starting a task can feel paralyzing. Time blindness causes you to not feel a sense of urgency until the deadline is immediate.
Perfectionism
“If I can't do it perfectly, I won't do it at all.” This mindset can make it hard to begin tasks, celebrate accomplishments, or feel content with your efforts. It can lead to self-sabotage and avoidance.
Rejection Sensitivity
Rejection Sensitive Disorder (RSD) causes an intense emotional response to negative situations, which results in the worsening of other ADHD symptoms.
Relationship Issues
Saying something you didn't mean, struggling to respect your significant other's boundaries, and difficulty regulating your emotions are all common ways ADHD can impact your relationship negatively.
Difficulty Completing Tasks
This shows up in many ways; from going all-in on a new hobby and losing interest shortly afterward, to starting household chores but struggling to complete them fully.
Feeling Things Deeply
Strong emotional reactions can make it hard to "let things go", and can cause others to say you "care too much".
Strong Sense of Fairness
Many people with ADHD report experiencing strong feelings of frustration, distress, or anger when confronted with situations they perceive as unfair or unjust.
Constant Burnout
All of these symptoms being processed by a racing mind culminates in a constant feeling of burnout and exhaustion.

Helping Adults Make Sense of Late-Identified ADHD
Hi, I'm Hector. I help adults who have recently discovered they may have ADHD better understand themselves, overcome self-doubt, and navigate challenges such as procrastination, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and
relationship issues.
Many of my clients are smart, hardworking people who've spent years wondering why some things seem harder for them than they appear for others. Despite their achievements, many clients struggle with feeling confident, following through on tasks, or regulating their emotions. We work together on understanding how these thought patterns can lead to self-criticism, and we collaboratively identify strategies that feel doable and help life feel more manageable.
This work is especially meaningful to me because I can personally relate to the experience of late-identified ADHD. I learned I had ADHD as an adult after years of dealing with symptoms that went unnoticed because I overcompensated to work around them. Like many of my clients, I questioned why some things felt harder for me than they did for others. My therapist helped me better understand myself which gave me a fresh perspective on challenges I dealt with for years.
In addition, I spent nearly five years working alongside psychiatrists at a group practice that specialized in working with ADHD. This gave me a better understanding of how ADHD can impact confidence, relationships, and emotional well-being, and not just executive functioning.
I became a therapist because I wanted to do meaningful work, build genuine connections with people, and help them create lasting change. I believe that feeling understood is often the first step toward growth and healing.
If you've spent years feeling overwhelmed, stuck, frustrated with yourself, or wondering whether ADHD may explain challenges you've never fully understood, you're in the right place. You don't have to figure it out alone, and support is available to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
What Therapy With Me Looks Like
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to each client's needs, goals, and personality while creating a space that is supportive, collaborative, and focused on meaningful change.

An Individualized Approach
I believe every client needs a unique style of therapy tailored to them. Some benefit from warmth and support, while others appreciate more direct feedback and accountability. I strive to meet you where you are and adapt therapy to fit your needs.

Understanding the "Why"
Many of our struggles have deeper roots than we realize. Through reflection and exploration, we can better understand the factors that shaped your experiences and begin moving forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.

Personalized Coping Skills
Not every coping strategy works for everyone. Together, we'll identify strategies and approaches that fit your personality, highlight your strengths, and achieve your goals so you can build sustainable change.

ADHD-Informed Support
ADHD impacts more than just attention; it affects self-esteem, emotional regulation, relationships, motivation, everyday functioning, and more. Through an ADHD-informed approach, we'll work together to understand how these challenges are interconnected, reduce self-criticism, and develop strategies that fit the way your mind works.

Building Confidence
Many people spend years blaming themselves for struggles they don't fully understand. We'll collaboratively work to challenge unhelpful beliefs, recognize your strengths, and build a healthier, more balanced relationship with yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, individuals with late-identified ADHD are my specialty, but I have experience working with a wide variety of people.
The most common issues I have helped people with have been: processing being the child of immigrant parents, resolving relationship issues, healing from break ups, navigating major life changes (i.e. college decisions, career changes, becoming a parent, etc.), and improving communication skills.
I am licensed in California and currently provide virtual therapy to clients located in California.
Yes, all sessions are conducted through a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. However, I would be happy to provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Individual therapy sessions are $195 per session.
Yes, I am bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
The first session is focused on getting to know you, understanding your concerns, identifying your goals, and building a comfortable and trusting therapeutic relationship.
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I’d love to hear from you and answer any questions your might have


