The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Click here to read the transcript In this episode, I have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Taylor Day (Dr. Tay) to explore the logistics, benefits, and clinical nuances of operating an entirely virtual psychology practice. Dr. Tay shares her transition from academic medical research to running a thriving, multi-state private practice through PSYPACT, relying heavily on organic social media market...

Click here to read the transcript In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Krista Brittain about integrating family systems theory and therapeutic assessment into clinical practice. We explore how viewing children and adolescents within their broader systemic context moves clinicians beyond static diagnostic categories and into a deeper understanding of dynamic family interactions. Krista breaks down...

Click here to read the transcript Today, I’m happy to sit down with Monica Corrado to explore Pathological Demand Avoidance, also referred to as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA), within the context of evaluation and clinical practice. We discuss how the intense need for autonomy manifests in testing environments, why traditional standardized measures such as Wechsler intelligence scales often in...

Click here to read the transcript Today, I welcome back pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Robin Peterson to explore why our field continues to struggle with defining and diagnosing learning disorders. We examine the limitations of traditional diagnostic frameworks, such as the IQ-achievement discrepancy model and pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) approaches, while discussing why a conceptual...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this 600th episode of The Testing Psychologist Podcast, I reflect on nearly nine years of hosting the show and synthesize six core principles that drive long-term clinical excellence and practice sustainability. Grounded in literature spanning deliberate practice, therapeutic alliance, systems-level burnout interventions, and knowledge implement...

Click here to read the transcript As clinical evaluators, we frequently encounter cases where diagnostic criteria overlap, leaving us to navigate the complex intersection of co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions. In this episode, Sara Woods and I explore the emerging construct of AuDHD, examining whether the co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorde...

Watch the accompanying video here . Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Today, I’m bringing you another Business Boost episode to highlight a tool that I’ve been using for nearly 10 years: TextExpander. Our work often involves repeating routine phrasing, administrative boilerplate, and complex diagnostic explanations, all of which consume substantial time. I demonstrate how utilizin...

Click here to read the transcript Today, I’m sharing a conversation with psychologist and musician Dave Juncos to explore the nuanced world of music performance anxiety (MPA). We examined how MPA presents across cognitive, physiological, and subtle behavioral spectrums, and we dive into the underlying psychological mechanisms that perpetuate it. Dave shared insights from his research on Acceptance...

Click here to read the transcript Today, I’m talking with Dr. Erika Frieze about the inspiration and structural vision behind the upcoming Bridging of the Minds Assessment Summit in Sacramento. Driven by a desire to bridge the practical gap between clinical, school, and pediatric assessment domains, Erika designed this conference to provide clinicians with immediate, actionable tools rather than p...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Today, I address the pervasive administrative fatigue experienced by testing psychologists and present a strategic transition from inefficient, single-use AI prompts to permanent, customized digital assistants. I break down the core mechanics of custom AI configurations across major platforms, including Google Gems, ChatGPT Custom GPTs, and Claude...

Click here to read the transcript In this episode, I speak with pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Jonathan Mietchen about an innovative approach to addressing the pervasive challenge of lengthy evaluation waitlists. We examine a telehealth triage model developed to shorten wait times by assessing pediatric patients within one month of referral. Dr. Mietchen outlines how a structured, one-hour clinic...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this Business Boost episode, I demonstrate how to eliminate back-and-forth communication when scheduling collateral calls, administrative meetings, and professional consults. By using built-in automated scheduling tools such as Google Calendar’s Appointment Schedules, practice owners can streamline their calendar management without paying...

Watch the YouTube video here . Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I conduct a comprehensive evaluation of ICANotes, a legacy electronic health record system updated for modern clinical practice. I evaluate the software specifically through the lens of a psychological testing and assessment practice, analyzing its onboarding experience, calendar flexibility, client p...

Click here to read the transcript In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Nancy Mather, a leading expert in educational assessment and learning disabilities, to examine the evolving landscape of dyslexia assessment and intervention. We discuss the historical transition in terminology from early concepts like word blindness to modern diagnostic criteria, while contrasting traditional single-deficit vi...

In this episode, I sit down with Ashby Martin to explore the intersection of clinical neuropsychology, neurolinguistics, and language barriers.

When we first launch our private practices, most of us are chasing autonomy and flexibility, yet we frequently find ourselves trapped in what I call the accidental grind.

In this episode, I share my first impressions of Blueprint AI, an emerging, AI-first electronic health record system that introduces a unique usage-based pricing structure to the behavioral health space.

Today, I get to have a conversation with clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Alison Buchholz to explore the complex, rapidly evolving landscape of Functional Neurological Disorder.

In this episode, I sit down with researcher and consultant Dr. Adam Lockwood to explore the rapidly evolving integration of artificial intelligence within psychological assessment and practice.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with renowned author, psychologist, and CHADD Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Kathleen Nadeau to dismantle long-held myths about ADHD. Dr. Nadeau shares her journey as an “accidental ADHD specialist” who helped pioneer the recognition of adult, female, and high-IQ manifestations of ADHD. The conversation explores w...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I’m here with Whitney Owens to discuss the critical financial and operational factors behind transitioning from a solo practice to a successful group practice. We explore the common pitfalls that lead to group practice burnout, including improper compensation structures and premature office space expansion. Whitney shares her data-driven ins...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Watch the YouTube video here . In this episode, I conduct a comprehensive, hands-on review of the Practice Better EHR platform, examining its capabilities for both wellness professionals and mental health practitioners. I walk through the user experience from initial registration and onboarding to client creation, service configuration, calendar sc...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Megan Helmen to delve into the complex clinical landscape of intellectual giftedness and twice-exceptionality. We explore how giftedness functions as a distinct neurotype rather than merely a high score on an intelligence test, emphasizing both its quantitative benchmarks and its qualitative realities. Dr. Helme...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with renowned assessment expert Dr. Cecil R. Reynolds to discuss the upcoming release of the Behavioral Assessment System for Children, Fourth Edition, widely known as the BASC-4. We dive into the complex science behind test construction, examining why regular revisions are necessary to combat the seven year half-life of...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Brewer to discuss a transformative approach to hiring within private practice: the integration of artificial intelligence. Nicole shares her journey from seeking simple efficiency to discovering how AI can expose deep seated biases like overconfidence and the halo effect. We explore her structured four layer...