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ADHD Therapy Via Telehealth
ADHD and Trust Issues:
Rebuilding Confidence in Yourself and Others

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects more than attention—it can impact how you relate to yourself, your emotions, and your relationships. Many individuals with ADHD experience challenges with trust, both in others and in themselves. Whether you’ve been misunderstood, judged, or have internalized a sense of failure or self-doubt, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
How ADHD Can Impact Trust
People with ADHD often grow up receiving constant feedback that they’re “too much,” “not enough,” or “can’t get it right.” Over time, this can erode trust in yourself, your instincts, your abilities, and your consistency. It can also make it hard to trust others, especially if you’ve experienced rejection, criticism, or emotional invalidation.
Common trust-related struggles in ADHD include:
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Fear of being judged or misunderstood
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Difficulty trusting your memory, focus, or follow-through
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Trouble setting or respecting boundaries
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Feeling like you can’t rely on yourself, or others
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Avoiding vulnerability due to past shame or rejection
ADHD, Attachment, and Emotional Safety
When trust issues show up in relationships, it’s often tied to underlying attachment wounds or emotional regulation difficulties—areas commonly affected by ADHD. These issues can lead to:
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Fear of abandonment or inconsistency
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Difficulty communicating emotions clearly
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Trouble navigating intimacy or maintaining healthy boundaries
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Overcompensating to please others or withdrawing completely
Understanding how your brain works is the first step toward healing, not just your focus, but your sense of self and safety in relationships.
How Therapy Can Help
In therapy, we create a safe, judgment-free space to explore the layers of ADHD and trust. We’ll work together to:
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Understand how past experiences shaped your relationship with trust
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Rebuild self-trust through consistency, self-compassion, and executive functioning support
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Heal attachment wounds and foster emotional safety
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Practice vulnerability and communication in a way that honors your needs
Therapeutic approaches may include:
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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EMDR for past rejection or relational trauma
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CBT and mindfulness-based tools
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Psychoeducation on ADHD, attachment, and emotional regulation
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Strengths-based work to reconnect with your capabilities
You Can Relearn Trust
Having ADHD doesn’t mean you’re broken or incapable of healthy, trusting relationships. It means you may need a new way to understand and support yourself. Therapy can help you build the trust, clarity, and connection you deserve—starting from the inside out.
If you’re ready to explore this journey, I’m here to walk beside you. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation or schedule your first telehealth session today.