Testimonials
“James is a talented business and life coach. He has an uncanny ability to think outside the box, and he holds each of his clients accountable to their goals and objectives.”
“I knew that I was suffering from PTSD from a sequence of traumatic events that spanned seven years. I had seen several therapists, and found some support and comfort, but nothing that seemed to help me find my way back to the person I once was. However, in just two sessions with James, I felt better and stronger than I had in years. James explained how my ADHD was contributing to my trauma, creating an obstacle to my recovery. I feel like I’ve gotten my fight back.”
“James is effective–he does not waste time! He identified my problems and moved quickly to workable solutions. Any executive wanting personal or professional traction should strongly consider working with James.”
“James has been the biggest positive influence in my career. He has also been my personal coach and mentor for the past twelve years. I highly recommend his integrity and know-how.”
Testimonials Focused Forward Book
“There are not enough words to express my love for this book.”
“This book offers real solutions to help adults deal with the emotional issues that can be the most pernicious aspect of this otherwise kind-of-wonderful way of being.”
“The missing manual for the emotional side of ADHD.”
“Among all the research papers, organization books, and ADHD articles, this book is what I keep coming back to.”
“Filled with hope and humor.”
“The tools in this book are what I have been looking for ever since I was diagnosed with ADHD. . . I was missing the techniques for dealing with my internal world but could not find them, until now. I dove into the middle of the book as James suggested for someone like me and found techniques that I was able to immediately put to use.”
“[James Ochoa] truly understands how I feel because he has been there/is there himself. The way he describes the experiences of ADHD made me feel like I’m OK, not a freak and perhaps I even have a chance at a fulfilling life.”
“Insightful and plain spoken, this book goes to the heart of what can be the crippling self-doubt and self-sabotage of adult ADHD. The analogy in the title to a ’storm’ is very powerful image for the ADHD individual who has often struggled for years. The diagnosis of Emotional Distress Syndrome captures that overwhelming sense of private hopelessness with a public face that is maintained to attempt functioning with a crippling emotional distress.”
“Oh my goodness, after beginning to read your book, I feel like I understand my son at a more profound level than I ever have. . . I don’t know if there’s a single book out there that evokes this much compassion from family members of those diagnosed with ADHD. I think it’s going to be a great resource.”
Testimonials The Complex Podcast
“This podcast made me realize that much of my anxiety and depression in my life came from dealing with the “storms” of adult ADHD.”
“This show departs from the standard interview format to give us a look at the ADHD experience in a funny, charming, and relatable way.”
Testimonials
“This is not an ordinary ADHD training. James’ wisdom and expertise in ADHD is exceptional. I really enjoyed the journey he took us on in this training. I learned so much from him and I am able to apply his teachings both professionally and personally.”
“I experience James as a very knowledgeable, welcoming, personable, and warm instructor. I find his teaching method very engaging, inclusive, and fun. His easygoing nature and authenticity make the training go so fast and is so relatable that next thing I knew, the training was over. The material James presents is invaluable as he has brought to the field, not only extensive, quality, and quantifiable training and experience, but he has also vastly explored an area that addresses emotional distress in ADHD, and went as far as to coin the term Emotional Distress Syndrome of ADHD. I wholeheartedly recommend his Trailblazer Training to anyone who is in any way interested in learning about ADHD for both professional and personal reasons.”
“James Ochoa is a fantastic speaker and wonderful teacher. He offered. . .an experiential journey that led us through the basics of his integrative approach to treating this disorder. In keeping with the wild intensity that can be the ADHD existence, he has crafted interventions that capitalize on imaginative leanings while weaving in evidence-based practices which give the clients solid, concrete skills to practice and
use.”
“As an ADHD therapist in Austin, I had always wanted to study under someone with a masterful understanding of ADHD, and James Ochoa is that person—with over 30 years of experience and rave reviews from clients and therapists alike. His ADHD training is very detailed and has helpful takeaways you can immediately apply with clients. I continually look back at my notes from his training and plan to go through his training again to continue to grow my knowledge. His insight and understanding have fundamentally changed the way I work with ADHD clients and how I view ADHD personally.”
“I learned a ton from James’ training and it has helped me immensely. The time I spent learning from James was invaluable.”