Christine Hargrove, PhD, LMFT, CFT, is Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the Love and Money Center at the University of Georgia, and President-Elect of the Financial Therapy Association. A licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Financial Therapist™, her research and clinical work address the intersection of neurodiversity, relationships, and financial wellbeing — with a particular focus on how ADHD affects money management and the practical strategies that support real change. She bridges the gap between neurological differences and financial behavior, bringing evidence-based insight to challenges that often remain invisible. A sought-after speaker and trainer, her expertise has been featured in national media including CNN, USA Today, NerdWallet, and Fidelity, as well as professional outlets including the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning and the Journal of Financial Service Professionals. Through conference presentations, professional trainings, and community education, she translates research into accessible strategies that empower both professionals and the public — with a commitment to ensuring that neurodiverse individuals receive informed, compassionate support for their financial wellbeing. As a leading expert on the intersection of ADHD, relationships, and money, Dr. Hargrove serves as President-Elect for the Financial Therapy Association. Her insights have been featured in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, NerdWallet, Fidelity.com, and various other news platforms. She has also appeared on popular podcasts like Hyperfocus, I Have ADHD, and the Healthy Love and Money podcast.
Dr. Hargrove's writing has been published in Attention magazine and academic journals like the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, the Journal of Financial Therapy, and Family Relations. She regularly presents at national, international, and virtual conferences and provides trainings to professional audiences.
When she's not helping her clients, Dr. Hargrove reads research articles, plays chauffeur to her four kids, sneaks peanut butter to her dieting dog, and sends memes to her friends."