Patrick J. Kilcarr

Patrick J. Kilcarr, PhD is a writer and therapist. He is a professor at Georgetown University, where he is director of the university’s Center for Personal Development. Kilcarr is also a noted expert on the complications associated with ADHD and addiction. Kilcarr has become an in-demand speaker and consultant for a wide range of organizations and institutions, including professional sports franchises (Atlanta Braves), nonprofit organizations (Wounded Warrior Project, the National Association of County and City Health Officials), and an array of government agencies, including the Veterans Administration, USAID’s Office of Transition Initiative, the Organization of American States (OAS), and The Inter-American Development Bank. Kilcarr is a go-to resource for journalists seeking to better understand emotional intelligence. He has been quoted as a commentator on these issue and others in publications including Time, The Washington Post, The Guardian, USA Today, and The Observer. Kilcarr is the co-author of Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, Sons and ADHD (with Patricia Quinn). Kilcarr lives in Washington, DC with his family. He is licensed in the District of Columbia and offers certification trainings at Georgetown University.