J Russell Ramsay, PhD, ABPP
Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. Before retiring from the University of Pennsylvania to launch his solo virtual practice in 2023, he was professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry and co-founder and co-director of PENN’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, one of the first such specialty programs.
Dr. Ramsay has authored many peer-reviewed professional and scientific articles, research abstracts, and book chapters. He is author of six books related to various aspects of adult ADHD, including his most recent, Once I Get Started: The Adult ADHD Program for Turning Your Intentions into Actions (2026, Avery/Penguin Random House). His self-help guidebook, The Adult ADHD Tool Kit, has been translated to Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, and is in the process of being translated into German and Russian. The Tool Kit is a recommended self-help book of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Dr. Ramsay was an invited contributor to the APA Psychotherapy Video training series with a live demonstration of his CBT approach for adult ADHD.
Dr. Ramsay is an inductee in the CHADD Hall of Fame and received the Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching & Research from the University of Pennsylvania. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Attention Disorders and is frequently sought out as an ad hoc reviewer for other journals. Dr. Ramsay has served previous terms on the Professional Advisory Boards of the major ADHD organizations in the U.S. He has lectured worldwide and is regularly sought out by media outlets and podcasts for his insights on topics related to ADHD in adults.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: J. Russell Ramsay maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He receives royalties as a published author. J. Russell Ramsay receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations. Non-financial: J. Russell Ramsay serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Attention Disorders. He is a member of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, the World Federation of ADHD, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy.
