Dr. J. Russell ("Russ") Ramsay, PhD, ABPP, is a distinguished clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in adult ADHD. As co-founder and former co-director of the University of Pennsylvania's Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, and professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine, Dr. Ramsay has shaped the landscape of adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment for over two decades.

Author, Educator, & Clinical Innovator

Dr. Ramsay has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, research abstracts, and book chapters, establishing himself as a leading voice in the field. He is the author of six books on adult ADHD, including The Adult ADHD Tool Kit (translated into Spanish, French, Korean, and German) and The Adult ADHD & Anxiety Workbook (released May 2024). His self-help guidebook is recommended by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), reflecting the practical, evidence-based approach that defines his work.

Board-Certified Excellence

Board-certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), Dr. Ramsay brings the highest level of professional expertise to his teaching and clinical work. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Attention Disorders and is frequently sought as an ad hoc reviewer for leading journals.

Recognized Leader & Influencer

An inductee into the CHADD Hall of Fame and recipient of the Martin P. Szuba Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching & Research from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Ramsay has lectured worldwide and been featured by media outlets for his insights on ADHD in adults. He has served on Professional Advisory Boards of major ADHD organizations in the U.S. and was an invited contributor to the APA Psychotherapy Video training series, demonstrating his CBT approach for adult ADHD.

Precision in Diagnosis, Excellence in Treatment

Dr. Ramsay's professional focus centers on improving the accurate assessment and effective psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD while training future behavioral health clinicians in these essential skills. His approach integrates DSM-5-TR criteria, differential diagnosis, and comorbidity patterns with practical clinical interview techniques to enhance diagnostic precision and ethical communication.