As a consultant, coach, therapist, educator, author and presenter, Alan R. Graham has over two decades of experience helping thousands of individuals, families and organizations navigate life's challenges, and gain the tools they need to manage emotional and business issues. Uniquely trained in business, education and psychology, Dr. Graham obtained his Ph.D. at Northwestern University and completed his training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Graham is a graduate of the MentorCoach training program and teaches ADHD Coaching as a member of the MentorCoach Training Team.

Dr. Graham's experience has included working with  individuals, families and organizations in a variety of settings. He has consulted to many large and small organizations including Deloitte Consulting, Abbott Labs, Leo Burnett, Wrigley, Melvin Secutiries, and Magellan Behavioral Health. While creating his group practices, ACP Consultants and the ADD Centers, he also held the position of adjunct professor at the University of Illinois School of Medicine and at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. With Dr. Bill Benninger, Dr. Graham created ADDvisor.com, a coaching organization for individuals with ADHD and their families. He is certified by the Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching (IAAC) as a Senior Certified ADHD Coach (SCAC).

As a way of sharing his skills and experience, Dr. Graham serves as the chair of the steering committee for the American Psychological Association Business of Practice Network (BOPN) and is a member of the Illinois Psychological Association Consulting Section.  Dr. Graham is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation.

Recognized for his work by peers and clients alike, he presents and writes on psychological, positive psychology, child and family, and business issues throughout the United States. He is currently completing a book with co-authors Karlin Sloan, Kevin Cuthbert and Niles Engerman entitled, "Lemonade: How Resilient Leaders Make Challenge into Opportunity." Dr. Graham is married and has three grown children.

 

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Illinois

Ph.D./M.A.T.: Northwestern University

Chair: Steering Committee, American Psychological Association Business of Practice Network 

Author * Lecturer * Consultant