The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this solo episode, I dive into what I’ve started calling the “referral recession” – the noticeable dip in testing referrals many practices have seen since 2024. I unpack national data from the APA and NASP, explain why these shifts are happening, and share both short- and long-term strategies for navigating slower seasons. From economic trends a...

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 te...

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 ligh...

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 PTS...

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 ide...

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 ta...

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-accr...

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...

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 tailor...

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...

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...

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 m...

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...

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 fro...

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...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Christensen, founder of Beacon Media + Marketing, to unpack how mental health practice owners can use AI tools to level up their marketing without losing their human touch. We talk about Jennifer’s journey as an early AI adopter, her “dark night of the soul” reckoning with the ethics of AI, and how small pr...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this conversation, I reconnect with my longtime colleague and friend, Dr. Lisa Lively, to explore how she turned her personal burnout into a creative side hustle as a psychologist and self-published coloring book creator. Lisa shares her story of embracing creativity for her own well-being, navigating the nuts and bolts of self-publishing on Ama...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone, today’s conversation is packed with practical tips and hard-earned wisdom for any psychologist who’s ever dreamed of living and practicing abroad. I’m talking with Dr. Hilary Anand, a licensed psychologist who’s navigated the licensure processes in both New Zealand and Canada while raising two young kids and maintaining her US-based p...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this short solo episode, I reflect on the accidental two-month hiatus from the podcast and the business lessons that came out of it. What started as two missed recording days—one due to website issues and another because of travel—turned into a helpful reminder about systems, perfectionism, transparency, and the power of restarting. I share what...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m back with my friend and repeat guest Uriah Guilford of Productive Therapist to dive deep into the world of AI and its growing role in private practice. We covered a lot in this episode—from voice AI agents and CRM integrations to ethical concerns and training staff to use AI responsibly. Uriah shared what he’s excited about in tech, how h...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I break down one of the most common and anxiety-inducing questions I hear: “How much does it actually cost to start a private testing practice?” I walk through the key categories of startup costs—legal setup, clinical readiness, and marketing/admin—and share detailed estimates based on real-world examples. I also highlight hidden o...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode of The Testing Psychologist, I had the pleasure of hosting a powerhouse group from PAR: Jenny Greene, Nikel Rogers-Wood, Cecil Randy Reynolds, and Randy Kamphaus. We dove deep into the development and features of PAR’s new Digital Record Form —a tool designed to streamline performance-based assessment administration, starting with t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Liz Angoff returns to dive deeply into the art and structure of feedback sessions with parents. Dr. Liz emphasizes the insight that “feedback begins at intake,” sharing practical strategies for preparing families throughout the evaluation process to avoid surprises during feedback meetings. We discuss common pitfalls, such as withho...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Robyn Miller to explore why every mental health practitioner needs a professional will. After experiencing the loss of her closest colleague and being thrust into managing her practice, Dr. Miller shares stories of clients who discovered their therapist’s death only after weeks of unanswered calls...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I dive into the often-confusing world of Pearson’s Q products—specifically Q-interactive and Q-global . What started as a simple comparison turned into a deeper exploration of the origins of the “Q” branding and the roles these platforms play in private practice. I walk through the key differences in functionality, pricing, and int...