The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We’re talking about money again, everyone! My guest today, Carla Titus, has nearly 20 years of experience as a financial professional and CFO that she brings to the discussion. While we chat about some of the basics of financial management in a practice, we spend most of our time talking about compensation and profit sharing. Carla is a dynamic ind...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How many times have you run into an ethical or legal dilemma and wondered how to handle it? Or found yourself in a tricky situation and realized that it could have been largely avoided if your consent form was a little more clear or comprehensive? I think we’ve all been there, including my guests today. Dr. Karen Pavlidis and Fran Schopick, JD, MSW...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Part of my job as the visionary for our practice is to dive deep into trends that could influence our practice, generate ideas for improvement, and keep my finger on the pulse of the industry. Today, I’m sharing some of the topics that I’m thinking about for 2025. Not all of these ideas will directly impact our practice of course, but I think it’s...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s episode is another question that comes from one of my mastermind groups: when do you know that you need to hire another clinician? It’s a deceptively simple question that most of us (myself included) just “feel into” without paying attention to the metrics that are right in front of us to help guide the decision. Stay tuned to learn the eas...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Keith Kurlander, has seen all facets of mental health practice and business ownership, from solo clinician to podcast host to influencer and large-scale business owner. He chats with me today about the journey through each of these stages. We get into the “how” but also the “why” behind some of his choices, giving you a glimpse into...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I talk to a lot of folks during my consulting meetings and coaching groups who are interested in offering an evaluation “menu” in their testing practices. Typically this takes the form of “brief” evaluations answering a specific referral question like, “Does this client have ADHD?” I don’t like this approach, and today I’m digging into research on...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m so fortunate to have my friend and colleague, Dr. Rebecca Richey, here to talk about her journey to becoming a prescribing psychologist. Many of us, myself included, have watched with interest as psychologists have been granted prescribing privileges in more and more states. Rebecca is nearing the end of the process and shares all of the ins an...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. You’ve probably heard business consultants or practice owners talk about “KPI’s,” or Key Performance Indicators. At best, KPI’s are a vague concept to most of us since we didn’t have any business classes in grad school. Whether you’re running a solo practice or a large group, you’ll want to pay attention to at least a few metrics or numbers to keep...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Brenna Tindall returns to the podcast today for a discussion about the gravity of the work that we do. In her work as a forensic psychologist, Dr. Tindall has seen evaluation results literally become a matter of life or death. Like many of us, she has experienced a wide variety of approaches to assessment, including methodology, interpretation,...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Yes, layout and design of your office is definitely a part of your marketing and branding! Today’s conversation with Carolyn Boldt from CrossFields Interior & Architecture was SUCH a blast. We definitely cover some of the basics of layout and decoration, but we also spend a lot of time doing a live consultation where Carolyn looks at photos of...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Dr. Janice Lepore, had the opportunity to spend a year in Congress as an APA Congressional Fellow. She’s here to share her experience during that year, as well as the path that led to it. If you’ve ever dreamt of “doing more” as a psychologist, this episode is for you! These are just a few topics that Janice and I discuss: Janice’s...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Community and among my coaching clients , I wanted to take a few episodes to dive in to some of the major players in the EHR space. Each of these reviews will focus primarily on the testing-specific aspects of each EHR, though I’ll also do an overview of n...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Join me in today’s conversation with Diana Heldfond and Dr. A. Jordan Wright, the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer for Parallel Learning. Parallel offers an ecosystem of tech tools and providers to help increase access to essential services for school-aged kids. Today’s episode covers a broad range of topics: tele-assessment, technology and AI, acces...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Katelyn Reed from Thriving Minds, a group practice in Michigan, is here to talk with me about their intensive treatment model for a variety of anxiety-related disorders like selective mutism and school refusal. While not directly assessment-focused, the episode is great for those of us with multiple service lines in our practice and for anyone work...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “Culture” is such an important part of running a business, but the word itself is also getting a little overplayed and has almost become a cliche at this point. That’s why I’m so grateful to have Dr. Tara Vossenkemper here to dig deep into the idea of culture – what it is, how we define it in a mental health practice, how we create it, and h...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In yet another installment of “Why haven’t we talked about this on the podcast yet??”, I have Dr. Matt Zakreski here to dive into neurodiversity-affirming assessment practices. Matt draws from years of experience and hundreds of speaking engagements on this topic during this conversation. Perhaps most importantly, he makes it okay to not have all t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello all! I’m here today with likely the most anticipated event of the year in the assessment world: the arrival and unboxing of the WAIS-5! Pearson was kind enough to send me a kit a little early so I could check it out and share some thoughts with all of you. Just a possibly obvious note: today’s “episode” is best consumed in video format, so he...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In the summer of 2023, I hosted the first annual Crafted Practice retreat – an “anti-conference” for testing psychologists. It was an incredible experience for me as the host, and by all indications, for the attendees as well. Today, I’m reflecting on the second annual event. I learned a lot between the first and second events, and learned ev...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How could we have possibly recorded nearly 500 episodes of the podcast without talking about pediatric bipolar?? Unbelievable. That’s why I’m so grateful to have my guest today, Elizabeth Errico, to dive deep into one of the most controversial diagnoses in our field. Elizabeth and I talk about several aspects of pediatric bipolar, including: The hi...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s “episode” is a complete departure from the norm. Join me and Dr. Chris Barnes on a video podcast mockumentary of the show, “Hot Ones.” Chris and I love hot wings, so we took the opportunity after Crafted Practice to sit down together for a conversation and some very spicy chicken. We even managed to talk about testing for a bit! Enjoy. Cool...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s topic is incredibly important and useful for clinicians. I think most of us know that we’re subject to any number of biases in our work, but I would guess that an equal number of us are unsure of exactly how to practice differently. My guest, Dr. David Faust, is an expert in clinical decision-making. He’s here to share some of the concepts...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We’ve talked about marketing several times on the podcast, but today’s episode puts a different spin on the standard conversation. My guest, Saul Marquez, brings about 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing to us. Not only does he have a fresh framework for thinking about marketing, but he also gives several concrete tips that you could put...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In April of 2024, I said goodbye to about 20 clinicians and staff from my practice. Today, I’m sharing what led to the decision to scale down instead of scaling up – the hardest decision of my professional career. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Featured Resources I am honored to partne...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts from the Learn Smarter podcast are back to talk about AI in student learning and applications to educational therapy. Rachel and Steph have a unique perspective from working on the front lines with learners of all ages. As usual, our conversation takes a few twists and turns as we explore uses of AI for students. The...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. At Crafted Practice 2024, we focused on the concept of “essentialism,” based on the book of the same name. This episode is a recap of the talk that I gave at Crafted Practice to help folks get clear on the most important, meaningful, and fun parts of their businesses! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business con...