ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD. WS49 From El Paso to Empowerment: ADHD, Advocacy, and Authenticity with Victoria Reyna
May 7, 2025
Victoria Reyna, a licensed professional counselor specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and self-esteem, offers insightful perspectives on navigating adult ADHD. She shares her journey from diagnosis to advocacy, tackling the stigma within the Hispanic community and the importance of community support. Topics include the challenges faced during the pandemic while establishing her therapy practice, the need for comprehensive care, and the impacts of funding cuts on ADHD advocacy. Reyna emphasizes breaking down tasks and fostering connections for better mental health outcomes.
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Victoria Reyna's ADHD Journey
- Victoria Reyna's journey started in El Paso with a strong Hispanic cultural influence.
- She self-started a telehealth private practice amid 2020's challenges, before her own ADHD diagnosis.
Treating ADHD Root Causes
- Untreated ADHD can reduce life expectancy by over a decade due to associated risks.
- Treating only anxiety or depression without addressing ADHD misses the root causes.
ADHD Challenges in El Paso
- El Paso's 80% Hispanic population faces strong mental health stigma, complicating ADHD recognition.
- Victoria highlights local challenges like substance use and underdiagnosed ADHD influencing public safety.