Dr. Laura E. Knouse
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Profile
Dr. Laura Knouse is a clinical psychologist with expertise in studying and treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. She is an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD, particularly for college students. Her recent work aims to better understand how certain types of thoughts contribute to task avoidance and procrastination in daily life and how CBT for adult ADHD can be made more accessible through technology and the popular press.
Dr. Knouse is also engaged in collaborative work aimed at using smartphone data to better understand ADHD, identifying how leaders can most effectively cope with personal crisis and understanding how growth mindsets are related to mental health and coping. Most recently, she has begun to partner with Japanese researchers on projects related to adult ADHD and on work aiming to better understand how cultural factors impact mental health-related stigma.
A recipient of the University of Richmond’s Distinguished Educator Award and the School of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Mentor Award, Dr. Knouse is dedicated to teaching and mentoring UR psychology students—particularly in her research lab.
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Awards
Outstanding Mentor Award University of Richmond School of Arts and Sciences 2025
Distinguished Educator Award 2020 University of Richmond
Omicron Delta Kappa – Faculty Member of the Year 2018 University of Richmond
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Certifications
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia, license #0810004438
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Awards
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Selected Publications
Books
Books
Knouse, L.E. & Barkley, R.A. (2025). Living well with adult ADHD. Guilford Press. https://www.guilford.com/books/Living-Well-with-Adult-ADHD/Knouse-Barkley/9781462555123?srsltid=AfmBOopUEgbsh_UpzyQlU9AExREgF_C_Cpw2Fx7tJhTve_rCP517XJYy
Knouse, L. E., Canu, W. H., Flory, K. & Hartung, C. M. (2023). Thriving in college with ADHD: A Cognitive-behavioral skills workbook for students. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003149620
Canu, W. H., Knouse, L. E., Flory, K. & Hartung, C. M. (2023). Thriving in college with ADHD: A Cognitive-behavioral skills manual for therapists. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003149590
Hickman, G. R. & Knouse, L.E. (2020). When leaders face personal crisis: The human side of leadership. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429326578
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Canu, W. H., Flory, K., Johnson, M. W., Knouse, L. E., McClure, K., Miller, E. A., Bodalski, E. A., de Arellano, A., Rother, Y., Nelson, J. M., Abu-Ramadan, T. M., Vasko, J. M., Blum, J. E., Killius, E., & Hartung, C. M. (2026). Efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral group intervention for ADHD in college students via telehealth. Journal of American College Health.
Maeda, C., Knouse, L.E., Takeda, K., Masudomi, C., Takahashi, E., Katsuragawa, T., & Kumano, H. (2026). A narrative review of stigma and masking in ADHD: Insights from English-language research and the Japanese cultural context. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1807337
Antshel, K.M., McBride, H., & Knouse, L.E. (2026). Bridging the gap: Digital CBT for adults managing ADHD challenges. Journal of Attention Disorders, 30(3), 370-385. https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547251384462
Ware, S., *Baun, A., *Wang, P., *Kwakye, C., *Dimotsi, S., *Swift, E., *Gvelesiani, N., & Knouse, L.E. (2025). ADHDSymTracker: Predicting ADHD symptoms using Apple HealthKit data. Smart Health, 36, 100563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smhl.2025.100563
Knouse, L.E., *Fan, Y., *Narayanan, A., & Ellison, W.D. (2025). Avoidant automatic thoughts are associated with task avoidance and inattention in the moment: Replication in a community sample. Journal of Attention Disorders, 29(7), 529-540. https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547251314924
Knouse, L.E., *Ziegler, M., *Lavine, I., *Zhang, J., *Cheng, Y. & *Ul Ain, H. (2023). Avoidant automatic thoughts are associated with task avoidance and inattention in the moment. Cognitive Therapy and Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-023-10410-8
Burnette, J., Billingsley, J., Banks, G., Knouse, L.E., Pollack, J., Hoyt, C.L., and Simon, S. (2022). A systematic review and meta-analysis of growth mindset interventions: For whom, how, and why might such interventions work? Psychological Bulletin, 149(3-4), 174–205. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000368
Knouse, L.E., *Hu, X., Sachs, G., & Isaacs, S. (2022). Usability and feasibility of a cognitive-behavioral mobile app for ADHD in adults. PLOS Digital Health, 1(8): e0000083. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0000083
Knouse, L.E., Rawson, K.R., & Dunlosky, J. (2020). How much do college students with ADHD benefit from retrieval practice when learning key term definitions? Learning and Instruction, 68, 101330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2020.101330
Burnette, J., Knouse, L.E., Vavra, D., O’Boyle, E., & *Brooks, M.A. (2020). Growth mindsets and psychological distress: A meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 77, 101816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101816
*Bodalski, E., Knouse, L.E., & *Kovalev, D. (2019). ADHD, emotion dysregulation, and functional outcomes: Examining the role of emotion regulation strategies. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 41(1), 81 – 92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-018-9695-1
Knouse, L.E., Mitchell, J.T., Kimbrel, N.A., & Anastopoulos, A.D. (2019). Development and evaluation of the ADHD Cognitions Scale for adults. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(10), 1090-1100. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054717707580
Knouse, L.E., *Teller, J., & *Brooks, M. (2017). Meta-analysis of cognitive-behavioral treatments for adult ADHD. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 85(7), 737-750. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000216
Knouse, L.E., Rawson, K. A., Vaughn, K. E., & Dunlosky, J. (2016). Does testing improve learning for college students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Clinical Psychological Science, 4, 136 – 143. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167702614565175
Knouse, L.E. & Mitchell, J.T. (2015). Incautiously optimistic: Positively-valenced cognitive avoidance in adult ADHD. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 22, 192–202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.06.003
*Denotes undergraduate student co-author.
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In the News
For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference.
Thu., Apr. 2, 2026You, me, & ADHD. [Audio podcast episode]. In Explain It to Me. Vox.
Sat., Mar. 7, 2026Stuck in procrastination mode? Turn intention into action with ADHD. [Webinar recording and audio podcast]. ADHD Experts. ADDitude Magazine.
Thu., Mar. 5, 2026Masters in practice: Living will with adult ADHD with Laura Knouse. [Audio podcast episode]. In Psyched to Practice.
Fri., Jan. 9, 2026The truth about adult ADHD: What it is, what it isn’t, and what works with Dr. Laura Knouse. [Audio podcast episode]. In Mentally Stronger with Amy Morin.
Mon., Nov. 17, 2025CBT for Adult ADHD. [Audio podcast episode]. Pocket MD Podcast: Training on ADHD in Children and Adults.
Fri., Aug. 22, 2025ADHD in adults is challenging but highly treatable – a clinical psychologist explains. The Conversation.
Mon., May. 9, 2022Dr. Gill Hickman and Dr. Laura Knouse. [Audio podcast episode]. In ILA Presents: 10 Minutes on Leadership.International Leadership Association.
Wed., Oct. 21, 2020Research hints at promise and difficulty of helping people with A.D.H.D. learn. The New York Times.
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