Dr. Russell Ramsay, shares what is CBT and how it can help an ADHDer

My guest is Dr. Russell Ramsay is co-found and co-director of the PENN Adult ADHD Treatment & Research Program as well as a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

He is author of 6 books related to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ADHD.  As of July 1, 2023, he will officially retire from the University of Pennsylvania to launch his solo, independent, completely virtual telepsychology practice. I invited Dr. Ramsay on the podcast today to share what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  is and how it can help a person with ADHD.  You can find more about Dr. Ramsay at cbt4adhd.com.

 

In this episode, Dr. Ramsay and I discuss the following:

• What is CBT which stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
• How can CBT help a person with ADHD?
• What is difference between CBT and an ADHD coach?
• What is an adequate dose of CBT?
• How CBT can help with depression, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma, stress, etc?
• Is a level of maturity or readiness required for CBT to be effective?
• Can CBT “plant seeds” that may support a young person?
• How can a parent find a CBT therapist that is a good fit?
• Health insurance may cover CBT?
• Russ words of wisdom?
• Resources to find a CBT therapist include -  CHADD.org, ADD.org, APSARD.org, nacbt.org, academyofct.org.

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