The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Ruth Young from Northwestern University about the NIH Toolbox family of assessments: powerful, research-backed instruments that many clinicians still overlook. We explore how these tablet-based and mobile tools can bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, reduce examiner error, and simplify workflow without sacrificing rigor. Stephanie also walks us through the new Baby Toolbox for infants and toddlers and the Mobile Toolbox for remote data collection, sharing how these innovations may shape the future of neuropsychological and developmental testing. Main Topics Covered 00:01 – Introduction: Stephanie’s background and motivation for bridging research and practice. 02:38 – Overview of the NIH Toolbox: Purpose, development, and structure. 05:06 – The Suite of Tools: NIH Toolbox, Baby Toolbox, and Mobile Toolbox. 06:35 – Barriers to Adoption: Why clinicians haven’t heard more about these tools. 09:47 – Misconceptions: Addressing misconceptions about “brief” measures and the value of integrated domain coverage. 13:34 – Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT): How it works and why it matters. 17:52 – Deep Dive into the Baby Toolbox: Tasks, materials, and examiner advantages. 24:46 – Clinical Utility: Validation, norming, and clinical utility across the NIH Toolbox family. 31:46 – Mobile Toolbox Use Cases: Research and clinical potential for the Mobile Toolbox. 33:36 – Validation vs. Norming: What clinicians need to know. 39:15 – Assessment Advantages: Common examiner errors and benefits of computerized assessment. 45:11 – Future of Testing Technology: AI, automation, and cognitive load reduction. 51:09 – The Human Role: The irreplaceable human role in psychological interpretation. 53:03 – Getting Started: How to access, pilot, and collaborate on Toolbox projects. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists NIH Toolbox official site: www.nihtoolbox.com Contact for access/support: help@nihtoolbox.com REDCap research data-capture platform: www.project-redcap.org Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Stephanie Ruth Young Stephanie Ruth Young is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Clinically trained as a bilingual pediatric neuropsychologist (Spanish-English), Dr. Young earned her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, completed her clinical internship at Dell Children’s Medical Center, and her clinical fellowship at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Since joining Northwestern in 2021, her research has focused on advancing the accuracy and efficiency of psychological assessments for clinical workflows. To this end, her team has created and validated dozens of assessments of various domains of functioning, designed for the youngest infants to the oldest adults. Dr. Young serves as Multiple Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on several large NIH-funded projects, primarily focused on tracking cognitive trajectories and early detection of cognitive impairment. Get in Touch & Resources: For questions about the NIHTB products email: help@nihtoolbox.org For questions about mobile toolbox email: help@mobiletoolbox.org To speak with Stephanie directly email: stephanieruth.young@northwestern.edu Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieruthyoung/ About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I tackle one of the most time-consuming challenges in assessment psychology: report writing. I explore why many psychologists spend 5–30+ hours per report creating comprehensive documents that research suggests referral sources aren’t fully reading, and offer a data-driven roadmap for reclaiming that time without sacrificing clinical integrity. Drawing on stakeholder surveys and readability research, I challenge the field’s ingrained belief that quantity equals quality, and make the case that conciseness is actually a mark of clinical expertise. I share practical tactics, from modular templates and voice dictation to AI tools like Reverb (which I co-founded), while addressing the mindset shifts, ethical considerations, and philosophical questions that make this transition so difficult for many practitioners. Main Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction to Report Writing Challenges 02:53 Understanding the Time Investment in Report Writing 05:46 Core Principles for Efficient Report Writing 09:12 Tactics to Cut Writing Time 12:00 Mindset Shift in Report Writing 14:47 Ethics and Liability in Report Writing 18:08 Tools and Technology for Report Writing 21:07 Philosophical Reflections on Time Management 24:13 Conclusion and Call to Action Cool Things Mentioned CRAFT: The Membership Community for Testing Psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!fer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Albert “Skip” Rizzo, one of the world’s leading innovators in using virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance psychological assessment, rehabilitation, and clinical training. We trace the history of VR in mental health from a 1990s Game Boy inspiration to today’s immersive, data-rich tools, and explore how conversational AI and virtual humans are changing the way clinicians evaluate, treat, and connect with clients. Skip shares insights from decades of groundbreaking work with veterans, autistic adolescents, and clinical trainees, while addressing ethical guardrails, practical adoption strategies, and why he remains a cautious optimist about AI’s role in our field. Main Topics Covered Why Skip chose VR: the excitement of endless innovation Early history of VR in mental health: from Game Boy/SimCity to immersive rehab Early mental-health use cases: exposure therapy, spatial reasoning, and neurorehab The 1998 Virtual Classroom—first immersive CPT for attention assessment The new frontier: merging VR with conversational AI VA “Battle Buddy”: AI-driven mobile support for veterans (design, naming, de-stigmatization) AI safety and empathy research—why people sometimes prefer virtual agents Paul Meehl’s quote and VR as the “ultimate Skinner box” for systematic experiences What’s commercially viable today (exposure, pain, mindfulness, cognitive rehab) + the “Amazon of Clinical VR” idea Affordable standalone headsets (e.g., Meta Quest 3) as a tipping point for clinical practice Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting: www.thetestingpsychologist.com Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists: www.reverbreports.com Meta Quest 3 headset: www.meta.com/quest Virtually Better (exposure-therapy applications): www.virtuallybetter.com CogniClear cognitive assessment system: www.cogniclear.com U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Immersive Healthcare Initiative: www.va.gov/innovationecosystem RAND Corporation study on AI safety and suicide prevention: www.rand.org JAMA article – VR-based Motivational Interview Training (Rizzo et al., VA Puget Sound): www.jamanetwork.com Dan Marino Foundation Job-Interview VR Trainer: www.danmarinofoundation.org. Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Skip Rizzo Skip Rizzo is a Clinical Psychologist, and directs of the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) Medical VR Lab. He is a research professor in both the USC Dept. of Psychiatry and the School of Gerontology. Over the last 30 years, he has conducted research on the design, development and evaluation of VR systems across the domains of psychological, cognitive and motor functioning in healthy and clinical populations. This work has focused on PTSD, TBI, Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, psychedelic therapy, and Suicide Prevention, and other clinical conditions. Get in Touch & Resources: Email: rizzo@ict.usc.edu Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlbertSkipRizzo/videos About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most tempting moves for private practice owners: diversification. We’ve all felt the pull to add new services like coaching, therapy, or wellness programs, especially when the market slows down. But diversification isn’t always the answer, and it can easily backfire if done reactively or without alignment. I’ll walk you through the data, real-world examples, and a concrete framework to decide whether expanding your services will strengthen or dilute your practice. Main Topics Covered 00:00 Why diversification feels so tempting, and the post-COVID mindset behind it 02:12 The hidden costs: brand dilution, operational complexity, and financial lag 04:36 Real-world example: what happened when I added a medication prescriber 07:01 Culture confusion and team impact during expansion 08:24 When diversification does work: shared client journey, high-margin additions, and partnerships 11:37 The three-part evaluation lens: alignment, margin, and capacity 14:05 Common pitfalls: adding therapy or medical services without infrastructure 16:29 Modeling ROI and minimum margin targets for new services 18:31 Balancing profitability with personal energy and joy 20:45 How to pilot new services, track data, and set a “kill date” 22:30 Final takeaway: clarity beats complexity: double down on your niche Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I walk through four compensation models that work for testing and therapy practices –  percentage split (fee-for-service), salary + production bonus, salary + profit share, and flat hourly – plus when each model makes sense. I break down the math behind forecasting (capacity, reimbursement, payroll taxes, PTO, benefits), show where owners get into trouble (overpaying early, ignoring utilization, fuzzy admin time), and share a step-by-step rollout plan with transparency practices that improve retention and engagement. You’ll leave with clear guardrails to pay people well without sinking the ship. Main Topics Why compensation causes the most stress for owners and how it became confusing (00:00) Percentage split (fee-for-service): ranges, pros/cons, when it fits (02:23) Salary + production bonus: structure, turnover impact, transparency keys (04:24) Salary + profit share: culture/retention upside and owner transparency (06:51) Flat hourly per billed hour: predictability vs. reimbursement risk (09:18) Forecasting the math: eval capacity → revenue → sustainable pay (11:40) Aligning pay with values: quality, timeliness, client satisfaction (16:30) Pitfalls and guardrails: utilization, admin caps, COL raises, communication cadence (18:55) Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists APA Work in America Report (context on workplace stress): www.apa.org/pubs/reports/work-in-america/2024/2024-work-in-america-report.pdf [American Psychological Association] BLS Occupational Outlook—Psychologists (national wage benchmarks): www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm [Bureau of Labor Statistics] BLS Occupational Employment & Wages—May 2024 (wage tables): www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ocwage.pdf [Bureau of Labor Statistics] Pay transparency and business outcomes (SHRM research summary): www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/shrm-research-pay-transparency-improves-business-outcomes-close-wage-gap [SHRM] Profit sharing & retention (PayScale brief): www.payscale.com/compensation-trends/new-research-finds-profit-sharing-increases-employee-retention-and-engagement [Payscale] WorldatWork Pay Transparency Study (policy approaches): worldatwork.org/research/pay-transparency-study [WorldatWork] Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carrie Singer, founder of www.sellyourpractice.com and the Facebook group Mergers and Acquisitions for Mental Health Professionals, to explore one of the least-discussed but most critical topics for group practice owners: selling your practice. We walk through the full process—from how to know when you’re ready, to identifying who might buy your practice, to understanding valuations, brokers, taxes, and what life looks like post-sale. Carrie brings exceptional clarity to a confusing and often secretive topic, offering practical, compassionate, and financially informed guidance for anyone who might one day consider selling their mental health business. Main Topics Covered Why practice sales are an overlooked topic in mental health Different ways to sell: to employees, peers, or private equity What makes a practice “sellable” and how testing practices fit in Market trends and why 2021–2023 were peak acquisition years How to determine the right time to sell (and why burnout isn’t it) How valuations, multiples, and EBITDA actually work Who’s on your “sale team”: brokers, attorneys, CPAs, and financial planners How rolled equity and earn-outs work—and why cash up front matters The real costs of selling and what you actually take home Managing the emotional and cultural impact of a sale Best practices for communicating with staff and buyers Carrie’s personal lessons learned and advice for future sellers Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting: www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists: www.reverbreports.com Mergers and Acquisitions for Mental Health Professionals Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mergersandacquisitionsformentalhealth Sell Your Practice (Carrie’s consulting site): www.sellyourpractice.com Project Equity (employee ownership models): www.project-equity.org BizBuySell (list or browse small businesses for sale): www.bizbuysell.com Merger & Acquisition firm mentioned (Mertz Taggart): www.mertztaggart.com U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA loans): sba.gov University of Pennsylvania Private Equity Online Course: online.wharton.upenn.edu Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Carrie Singer Dr. Carrie Singer is a Clinical Psychologist and owner of Orchard Mental Health Group, which has 165 clinicians in 10 locations throughout Maryland. Carrie has a particular interest in the intersection of business, technology, and mental health. She regularly mentors and speaks about parity and regulatory challenges in the industry, AI threats and opportunities, financial literacy for practice owners, and exit planning strategies. Get in Touch & Resources: Email: Carrie@SellYourPractice.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carrie-singer-a4461617/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sellingyourmentalhealthpractice About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In the second episode of my Scaling Smart mini-series, I dig into the tactical question every practice owner faces once they decide to grow: should you hire, or should you optimize the team and systems you already have? Drawing on my own experience—from my very first psychometrist hire 15+ years ago to the painful lessons of building a 45-person team—I break down the conditions that make hiring smart, the efficiencies that can buy you time without adding staff, and the middle path of cross-training and flexible roles. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “we need more people” and “we should be running leaner,” this episode will help you clarify your next move. Main topics covered When hiring truly makes sense (capacity, stepping back, profitability) Why busy staff don’t always equal profitable staff Lessons learned from hiring too quickly and without financial modeling Practical examples of optimization: AI tools, automation, time blocking, and systems fixes The “middle path”: using contractors and cross-training staff How to run a simple capacity audit before making your next hire Why right-sizing is personal and must align with your goals and lifestyle Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this first part of my Scaling Smart mini-series, I dive into one of the hardest decisions we face in private practice: should you grow your practice, or should you hold steady? I share candidly about my own journey—including the “live” challenge I’m facing right now with long waitlists and clients declining to book—and unpack both the green lights for growth and the red flags that signal it’s better to pause. You’ll also hear about times I expanded too quickly and how ego, scarcity, and shaky systems created more problems than solutions. If you’re trying to decide whether expansion is right for you, this episode will help you evaluate your own practice with clarity and intention. Main topics covered Why “right-sizing” is such a tough business decision Signs that it might be time to grow (capacity, waitlists, financial cushion) Signs to hold steady instead (burnout, shaky systems, ego-driven growth) The role of mindset: abundance vs. scarcity decisions Practical reflections and exercises to guide your next step Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Testing Psychologist episode on capacity and hiring Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Eadie and Dr. John Briere, co-authors of the third edition of Principles of Trauma Therapy. We dive deep into how trauma assessment has evolved over the past 20 years, exploring both clinical nuances and broader societal issues. From differentiating trauma from other diagnoses, to understanding complex PTSD, to assessing trauma in marginalized populations, this conversation is packed with insight for psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals. We also highlight new tools and approaches for assessing trauma in adults, discuss the importance of feedback and relational context, and examine how social oppression and systemic discrimination can function as trauma. Topics Covered Evolution of trauma conceptualization over the past 20 years Differences between trauma exposure, response, and diagnosis Why some individuals develop PTSD while others don’t after similar events Assessment principles: clinical interview + standardized tools Trauma-specific vs. broad-band measures (e.g., TSI-2, MMPI-2-RF, PAI) Complex PTSD and dissociation in assessment Feedback practices: balancing assessment with therapeutic impact Cultural humility and trauma in marginalized communities The Social Discrimination and Maltreatment Scale (SDMS) and new assessment tools Practical takeaways for clinicians working with trauma survivors Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (3rd Edition) by John Briere & Erin Eadie: https://www.guilford.com/books/Principles-of-Trauma-Therapy/John-Briere-Erin-Eadie/9781462553853 Trauma Symptom Inventory-2 (TSI-2): https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/422 MMPI-2-RF (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form): https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Personality-%26-Biopsychosocial/Minnesota-Multiphasic-Personality-Inventory-2-Restructured-Form-%7C-MMPI-2-RF/p/100000322.html Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI): https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/238 Social Discrimination and Maltreatment Scale (SDMS) – included in Principles of Trauma Therapy (3rd Ed.) Broadband Trauma and Adversity Review (BTAR) – included in Principles of Trauma Therapy (3rd Ed.) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Erin Eadie Erin Eadie, Ph.D. is a Clinical and Health psychologist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is a Staff Psychologist at the South East Toronto Family Health Team, an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and she is the Head of Child and Adolescent Care at Fairmarc Psychology Centre. She conducts and publishes research on the impact of interpersonal trauma on mental and physical health with a specific interest in posttraumatic stress, attachment, dissociation, and emotion dysregulation. Her clinical work and consultation focus on evidence-based assessment and treatment of trauma survivors across the lifespan. About Dr. John Briere John Briere, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. A past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, he is recipient of the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association, the William N. Friedrich Lecturer: Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Child Psychology from the Mayo Clinic, and the Presidential Award for Contribution to Methods from the Association for Scientific Advancement in Psychological Injury and Law. He is author or co-author of over 140 articles and chapters, 18 books, and 9 trauma-related psychological tests. Get in Touch & Resources: Erin’s Email Address: drerineadie@gmail.com John’s Website: johnbriere.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? 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Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this special crossover episode, I joined my friend Dr. Tara Vossenkemper on her podcast, Culture Focused Practice. We dug deep into what it really means to slow down as a business owner, and the emotional whiplash that can come with choosing rest. This was one of the most real, unscripted conversations I’ve had on air—we talked openly about identity, achievement, grief, and the restless energy that often follows when things finally get quiet. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing “enough” or struggled to hold stillness without losing your sense of self, this episode will resonate. Main topics covered What “falling behind” really means for entrepreneurs The role of “enoughness” and the pressure to always do more Right-sizing a large practice and the identity shift that follows The emotional cost of slowing down: agitation, restlessness, grief Family of origin, personality, and achievement-driven identities How productivity, usefulness, and self-worth intertwine The tension between visionary work and integrator tasks Practical and personal strategies for managing stillness The beauty and pain of grief in business evolution The push-pull between sprinting through life and slowing down Resources mentioned Deep Work by Cal Newport: www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters: www.eosworldwide.com/rocket-fuel Tara’s podcast – The Culture Focused Practice: https://taravossenkemper.transistor.fm/ Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Tara Vossenkemper Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPC, is a consultant, podcast host, and speaker who helps group practice owners build thriving teams and cultures (without losing their minds in the process). Known for blending humor with actionable insights, Tara leverages her own experience running a successful mid-size group practice to help other leaders tackle hiring challenges, streamline their systems using EOS, and create workplaces people genuinely love. When she’s not podcasting about practice ownership or facilitating masterminds, you’ll find her traveling the country in an RV, homeschooling her kids, and dreaming of one day planting a chestnut orchard and getting back into homesteading. Get in Touch & Resources: Website:www.taravossenkemper.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/drtaravossenkemper Podcast: [https://open.spotify.com/show/0IPKCRqiKLiF3xE0jY3Big?si=2c6f48ec352c43d2]  About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I talk with Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, about how to create neurodiversity-affirming schools. Drawing from her dual background in education and mental health—as well as her personal experience with ADHD—Emily breaks down how schools can shift from deficit-based models to strengths-based, inclusive practices that actually work. We talk universal design, accommodations that empower (not enable), navigating school systems with private evaluations, and why changing the language we use might be the most powerful intervention of all. Topics Covered: What “neurodiversity-affirming” really means The role of universal design in inclusive classrooms Why deficit-based language harms students—and how to reframe it Accommodations that promote independence vs. enablement Building metacognitive skills through collaborative planning How private evaluation recommendations translate (or don’t) into school settings Common pitfalls in IEP/504 expectations The importance of including neurodivergent educators in systemic change Sensory accommodations and overlooked supports Staying hopeful amidst resistance to change Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb report-writing software Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools by Emily Kircher-Morris & Amanda Morin: Buy on Amazon Neurodiversity Podcast (hosted by Emily): www.neurodiversitypodcast.com Limited series podcast Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Listen on Spotify Lives in the Balance (Ross Greene): www.livesinthebalance.org Dr. Ross Greene’s book The Explosive Child: Buy on Amazon Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin are the co-authors of Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported. Emily is a licensed professional counselor and educator who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals in both clinical and school settings. Amanda is an educator, author, and advocate with expertise in universal design for learning and inclusive educational practices. Together, they provide practical strategies to help schools create environments where neurodivergent students feel understood, valued, and supported. Get in Touch & Resources: Emily’s Websitehttps://emilykirchermorris.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmilyKircherMorris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilykm_lpc Facebook: www.facebook.com/NeurodiversityPodcast Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theneurodiversitypodcast/ Amanda’s Website: https://amandamorin.com Amanda’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaMorinTeaches Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandarmorin/ About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I walk through my draft framework for AI competencies in psychology, designed to help clinicians and trainees navigate ethical, secure, and effective AI use. With AI adoption spreading rapidly in mental health, psychologists need clear benchmarks for what competence actually looks like. Drawing on my experience running an APA-accredited internship program, I outline seven domains of competence—from foundational knowledge to professional advocacy—that can guide both training and practice. This episode is a practical roadmap for supervisors, trainees, and clinicians looking to integrate AI responsibly into their work. Main topics covered: Why psychologists need defined AI competencies Ground zero: foundational AI knowledge for clinicians Transparency and informed consent when using AI Bias mitigation and equity in AI-supported services Privacy, security, and HIPAA concerns with AI tools Accuracy, misinformation, and safeguarding judgment The clinician’s role in maintaining human oversight Liability, ethics, and continuing education in AI Professional development and advocacy for responsible AI Resources Mentioned The Testing Psychologist consulting Reverb: AI report-writing software APA guidelines for AI use The Testing Psychologist proposed AI Competencies Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I step back from the nuts and bolts of AI tools and dig into the ethical, supervisory, and professional development challenges of using AI in psychological assessment. I share insights from aviation, medicine, and radiology to highlight risks like automation bias, skill decay, and over-reliance on AI. I also discuss how clinicians and trainees can protect their critical thinking, balance workload reduction with deliberate practice, and frame AI as a thought partner rather than a replacement for judgment. This conversation is designed to spark reflection on how AI is shaping not just our workflows, but our ethics, training practices, and professional identity as psychologists. Main topics covered: Does reducing cognitive load always help—or can it erode clinical skill? Strategies to prevent skill decay and maintain clinical proficiency Over-reliance, automation bias, and how to resist it Structured reflection exercises to improve judgment The role of deliberate practice in training and supervision Using AI as a thought partner versus a worker How AI-supported education can preserve skill development pathways Frameworks for trainees: explain-to-verify and reflective reasoning Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting “Panel on AI & Testing (AAPdN Annual Conference, April 2025)”: https://www.theaapdn.org/ “We’re All Wrong Sometimes: Blindspots, Biases, & Getting Better w/ Dr. Stephanie Nelson (The Testing Psychologist #276)”: https://thetestingpsychologist.com/276-were-all-wrong-sometimes-blindspots-biases-getting-better-w-dr-stephanie-nelson/ “Reverb (AI-assisted report writing for psychologists)”: https://reverbreports.com/ “Automation bias: a systematic review of frequency, effect, mediators, and mitigators (JAMIA, 2011)”: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3240751/ “Humans and automation: use, misuse, disuse, abuse (Parasuraman & Riley, 1997)”: https://web.mit.edu/16.459/www/parasuraman.pdf “Automation-induced complacency: NASA review and experiments (Prinzel et al., 2001)”: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20020021642/downloads/20020021642.pdf “Cognitive forcing strategies in clinical decisionmaking (Croskerry, 2003)”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12514691/ “Effect of availability bias and reflective reasoning on diagnostic accuracy (Mamede et al., JAMA 2010)”: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/186585 “The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance (Ericsson, Krampe, & Tesch-Römer, 1993)”: https://cseweb.ucsd.edu/classes/fa08/cse599/Papers/Ericsson.pdf “Care to Explain? AI Explanation Types Differentially Impact Chest Radiograph Diagnostic Performance and Physician Trust in AI (Radiology, 2024)”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39560483/ “Does AI help or hurt human radiologists’ performance? (Harvard DBMI summary of Agarwal et al., 2024)”: https://dbmi.hms.harvard.edu/news/does-ai-help-or-hurt-human-radiologists-performance-depends-doctor Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I dive into the real-world ways psychologists can harness AI in their practices. As a practice owner, consultant, and co-founder of Reverb, I share how AI can streamline report writing, organize clinical data, and improve efficiency across workflows. I walk through specific tools and examples—from summarizing evaluations and tailoring reports for different audiences to using AI for business tasks like financial analysis, scheduling optimization, and even creating visuals. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, this conversation highlights the most practical wins and pitfalls to be aware of right now. Main Topics Covered What AI can and cannot do for psychologistsUsing AI in report writing: background/history, tables, interview summaries, document reviewsGenerating recommendations and tailoring reports for different audiencesAI tools that enhance clinical workflows (Reverb, Bastion, Microsoft Copilot, Notebook LM, etc.)Creating visuals, handouts, and simplified reports for parents, teachers, and clientsAI outside of testing: email writing, financial analysis, scheduling workflows, stock photosPractical first steps for AI beginners in clinical practice Cool Things Mentioned Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the new standard in report writing AAPDN (American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology): www.aapdn.org Dr. Liz Angoff’s Resources: www.drlizangoff.com Productive Therapist (Uriah Guilford): www.productivetherapist.com Notebook LM (Google Workspace): notebooklm.google.com Microsoft Copilot (HIPAA Version): www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot BastionGPT: www.bastion.ai Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this special experiment, I let AI take over my podcast. That’s right—ChatGPT wrote the script and ElevenLabs generated my voice. No humans were harmed (though one was a little unsettled). This episode kicks off a four-part series on AI in clinical assessment. I explore why AI matters for our work as testing clinicians, how it’s already creeping into our workflows, and what questions we need to be asking now about ethics, liability, and clinical voice. It’s equal parts thrilling and terrifying, but either way, the future is here. Main Topics Covered Why I created a fully AI-generated episode The role of AI in psychological and neuropsychological assessment Six practical applications of AI for clinicians: Report drafting Data summarization Diagnostic formulation support Tailored language templates Scheduling and communication Thinking partner/decision support Ethical and clinical risks: homogenization, liability, nuance, and confidentiality The experiment of letting AI “write” parts of a behavioral observation section Key questions about authorship, responsibility, and data security Why AI should be treated like any other clinical tool—validate before use, keep the human in the loop What’s coming in the next three episodes of the AI series: Practical tools and workflows Ethics, supervision, and clinical judgment AI competency rubric for clinicians and trainees Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb AI report-writing software ChatGPT ElevenLabs Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!e from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I talk with school psychologist–turned–tech entrepreneur Rich Brancaccio, creator of the Revibe wearable device (now available through Pearson). Rich shares his remarkable journey from problem-solving in the school setting to soldering circuit boards at his kitchen table and eventually building a company that integrates psychology, AI, and wearable technology. We dive into how the Revibe helps kids and adults stay on task, how it collects and personalizes real-time behavioral data, and what this might mean for the future of psychological practice. Whether you’re curious about interventions for ADHD, excited about innovation in assessment, or just a fellow tech nerd, you’ll find this conversation both fascinating and practical. Topics We Covered Rich’s journey from school psychologist to entrepreneur The origin story of Revibe: identifying a gap in interventions and data collection How the Revibe wearable works: silent vibration cues and metacognitive prompts The evolution of Revibe from simple prototype to AI-driven personalization Executive function reminders and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) features Data collection: fidgeting metrics, on/off-task feedback, and actionable insights Research outcomes and effect sizes from multiple studies How schools, parents, and clinicians are using the device Potential downsides and solutions (subscriptions, warranties, device loss concerns) Rich’s reflections on identity as both a school psychologist and technologist Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Revibe Connect / Revibe Tech (Pearson partnership): https://www.pearsonassessments.com Samsung Galaxy Watch (hardware platform for the latest Revibe version): https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) overview (APA): https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-174R Pearson Giveaway: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/campaign/revibe-TTP-giveaway.html Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Rich Brancaccio Rich Brancaccio leads Pearson’s newly acquired wearable technology group. As a school psychologist passionate about helping children with focus and attention challenges, Rich, invented the original Revibe device help children perform to their fullest potential. Get in Touch & Resources: LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-brancaccio/ About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I welcome back John Sanders, founder of RevKey, to break down what testing psychologists need to know about Google Ads in 2025. A lot has changed since John was first on the podcast five years ago—Performance Max campaigns are replacing traditional search campaigns, costs per click have shifted, AI is starting to shape the search market, and the rules for writing effective ads are more nuanced than ever. John explains how testing practices can get a strong ROI, what pitfalls to avoid, and why thinking like your clients (not like a psychologist) is key when writing ads and website copy. If you’ve ever wondered whether Google Ads are worth it for your practice, this conversation brings the numbers and strategies into focus. Main Topics Covered What has changed in Google Ads over the last 5 years The shift from keyword-based search campaigns to Performance Max campaigns Why testing psychologists often have an advantage in Google Ads compared to therapy practices How much a private practice should expect to spend each month The importance of website structure and content for ad success Key metrics to track to know if your ads are working Common pitfalls that sabotage campaigns ROI potential for testing practices (and why it’s often higher than in therapy) The role of AI in search and advertising—and what’s coming next Advice for DIY advertisers vs. working with an agency Writing ad and website copy in client-friendly language Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb AI report-writing software RevKey (John’s company): https://revkey.com Google Ads Performance Max campaigns: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/10724817 Google Ads ROI Calculator from RevKey (provided by John): https://revkey.com/roi-calculator Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About John Sanders John is an expert in paid search, specifically, Google Ads (which used to be called Google AdWords). He holds a BBA and MBA, and he has put this education to work in a variety of positions in the marketing field, including inside sales, purchasing, E-Commerce, and marketing management. Once he found Google Ads, John was hooked. He enjoys helping businesses generate leads through Google Ads that will help their companies grow, and he has partnered with businesses in a range of professions, including medical offices, B2B companies, and national product brands. John can help your business achieve its full potential. Get in Touch & Resources: Website: revkey.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Ryan Van Patten, board-certified neuropsychologist, podcaster, and researcher, about the increasingly recognized but still misunderstood condition known as Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD). We unpacked its place within the broader Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) umbrella, explored the core concept of “internal inconsistency” as a positive diagnostic sign, and discussed how clinicians can compassionately assess, diagnose, and treat FCD. We also delved into mechanisms like metacognition, abnormal Bayesian priors, and the nocebo effect. Ryan shared incredibly practical insights for assessment and feedback sessions, along with an honest look at what research and clinical resources are still missing. Topics Covered Why FCD represents the “quintessential neuropsychiatric disorder” The biopsychosocial model and the “Four P’s” of formulation FND vs. malingering: clinical and neurological distinctions Internal inconsistency as a diagnostic hallmark of FCD How to assess FCD using interviews, behavioral observations, and testing Differentiating FCD from MCI and dementia Metacognition, memory perfectionism, and nocebo effects Providing compassionate, validating feedback to clients with FCD Treatment strategies clinicians can use today Research gaps and future directions for the field Resources Mentioned Harriet Ball et al. (2020) – Diagnostic criteria for FCD Navigating Neuropsychology Podcast: FCD w/ Dr. Laura McWhirter – Episode 128 FND w/ Dr. Mark Hallett – Episode 108 Functional Seizures w/ Dr. Curt LaFrance – Episode 112 Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms w/ Dr. Noah Silverberg – Episode 147 FND Society Education Hub – www.fndsociety.org/fnd-education FND Hope (patient education and advocacy) – www.fndhope.org Functional Neurological Disorder education portal – www.neurosymptoms.org KnowNeuropsych: Functional Neurological Disorders page Reuber et al. (2009) – Biopsychosocial model of FND Teodoro et al. (2023) – Mechanisms of FCD: Metacognition & Expectancy Cabreira et al. (2023) – Systematic review on FCD vs. dementia Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Ryan Van Patten Ryan Van Patten, PhD is an Assistant Professor at Brown University and a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist at the Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. Ryan is an active researcher, clinician, and educator. As an early career clinical scientist, he has over 60 peer reviewed publications (more than 30 first authored), as well as VA grants, book chapters, and editorial service. His research program focuses on functional neurological disorder, digital neuropsychology, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive rehabilitation. Get in Touch & Resources: E-mail: ryan_van_patten@brown.edu Website: www.navneuro.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Donna Henderson — one of my most popular guests ever — to take a deep dive into pathological demand avoidance (PDA), a concept that’s becoming increasingly relevant but remains controversial in the US. Donna shares the personal case story that sparked her interest in PDA, defines what makes it distinct from typical demand avoidance, ODD, DMDD, and anxiety, and walks us through the core features and practical assessment strategies. We also explore how to support kids and families when PDA is part of the picture and where the field might be headed next. If you’ve ever scratched your head over a child who “must be in charge” and deeply struggles with demands, this conversation is for you. Topics We Cover Donna’s journey: the first child who led her to discover PDA What PDA is (and what it’s not) The historical origins of PDA and why the term might need an update How PDA differs from typical demand avoidance, ODD, DMDD, anxiety, and trauma Core features of PDA and vivid real-life examples How to assess for PDA: interview approaches, testing adaptations, and pitfalls to avoid Communicating PDA findings to families without over-pathologizing Recommendations for families, schools, and clinicians — what actually works Future directions for research and how to stay curious in your practice Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb AI report-writing software PDA North America — support and resources for professionals and families PDA Society (UK) — original hub for information on PDA Is This Autism? by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, and Jamell White — isthisautism.com Dr. Donna Henderson’s website — drdonnahenderson.com Donna’s handout on core features of PDA Stixrud Group practice — stixrud.com Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Donna Henderson Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over 30 years. She is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals, particularly those who camouflage, and she is co-author (with Drs. Sarah Wayland and Jamell White) of two books: Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else and Is This Autism? A companion guide for diagnosing. Dr. Henderson’s professional home is The Stixrud Group in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she provides neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for children, adolescents, and adults who would like to understand themselves better. She is a sought-after lecturer on the less obvious presentations of autism, autistic girls and women, PDA, and on parenting children with complex profiles. She also provides case consultations and neurodiversity-affirmative training for other healthcare professionals. Get in Touch & Resources: Website: isthisautism.com Website: stixrud.com E-mail: drdonnahenderson@gmail.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this conversation, I catch up with Dr. Linda McGhee, psychologist, assessment expert, and now the host of The Multicultural Psychologist podcast. We talk about why she felt compelled to create a space for honest conversations about culture, identity, and assessment — and how the changing demographics in the U.S. make it more important than ever for clinicians to work competently and ethically with multicultural populations. Linda opens up about the joys and challenges of podcasting, her mission to help other clinicians break down systemic barriers, and her vision for supporting the next generation through lending libraries, scholarships, and thoughtful, holistic assessment practices. Topics We Cover Linda’s journey from attorney to psychologist and podcast host The “storm” of cultural, demographic, and political changes shaping mental health Why podcasts are a safe space for learning about multicultural practice How to balance discomfort, vulnerability, and growth when addressing bias Practical ways to incorporate cultural nuance into assessment reports The barriers clinicians of color face when entering the field — and what Linda’s doing about it Why the EPPP licensing exam is under fire and how states are responding The mental health implications of young men falling behind and how culture shapes these trends How rest, community, and self-care keep clinicians resilient in tough times Dr. McGhee’s vision for the future: lending libraries, low-cost assessments, and multicultural certification Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb AI-powered report-writing software The Multicultural Psychologist Podcast: multiculturalpsychologist.com “Essentials of Culture in Psychological Assessment” edited by Jordan Wright “Assessment of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders” edited by Kleiger and Weiner Society for Personality Assessment: www.personality.org APA Guidelines on Multicultural Education and Practice: Link Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Linda McGhee Linda McGhee is a clinical psychologist and nationally recognized moderator, mental health expert and speaker. McGhee was recently elected as APA President of the Assessment Psychology section of Division 12, the Society of Clinical Psychology. She was the Past President of the Maryland Psychological Association.Dr. McGhee is one of the nation’s foremost experts on culturally sensitive testing and assessment for diverse populations. Dr. McGhee currently teaches assessment and diversity at GWU’s Forensic Psychology program and is Visiting Faculty with the GWU Psy.D. program. Get in Touch & Resources: Website: www.lindamcghee.com Website: www.themulticulturalpsychologist.com E-mail: drlinda@drlmcghee.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call