Russell Ramsay, PhD

Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adults with ADHD. Prior to retiring from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023 to establish a full-time virtual psychology practice, he was co-founder and co-director of the University of Pennsylvania Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program and a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine. Board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Dr. Ramsay is internationally recognized for his contributions to advancing evidence-based approaches to adult ADHD assessment and treatment.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Ramsay has lectured internationally and is widely published, having authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and research publications. He has written six books on adult ADHD, including his most recent, Once I Get Started: The Adult ADHD Program for Turning Your Intentions into Actions. His work has helped shape clinical practice and improve access to effective cognitive-behavioral interventions for adults with ADHD worldwide.

Dr. Ramsay is a CHADD Hall of Fame inductee and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Attention Disorders. His professional mission is to improve the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of adult ADHD while training future generations of behavioral health clinicians.

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