The Testing Psychologist Podcast

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 history of the diagnosis and why it’s so misunderstood Differentiating pediatric bipolar from ADHD, DMDD, and ODD Communicating with families about a pediatric bipolar diagnosis Treatment options for pediatric bipolar Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Dr. Charles Popper’s paper on differentiating ADHD from bipolar Demitri Papolos’s work Child Bipolar Questionnaire Janie and Jeffrey illustrated interview for children Pittsburgh Sleep Questionnaire Featured Resource 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 Elizabeth Errico Elizabeth founded the Children’s Mental Health Resource Center after more than 20 years as a mental health professional. Throughout those years she saw countless families struggle to find answers and support from a complex mental healthcare system that often ignores or minimizes their concerns. CMHRC grew out of the awareness that these families and their providers deserve better access to information, resources, and expert guidance as they seek accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Get in Touch Email: info@cmhrc.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensMentalHealthResourceCenter YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChildrensMentalHealthResource 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’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 Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Link to YouTube video Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. 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. Chris Barnes Dr. Chris Barnes is a clinical psychologist & innovator. His venture, The Lazy Psychologist, streamlines admin tasks for mental health pros. He also provides ADHD-focused clinical supervision. Beyond that, Dr. Barnes helps clients navigate life’s challenges & embrace change through therapy. He’s passionate about empowering individuals to find their passion & achieve personal growth. 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’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 from his recent book, Applying Decision Research to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Prediction. These are just a few topics that we cover: Why decision research is important for us What are base rates, and how do we use them? The role of overconfidence in clinical judgment Strategies to integrate subjective and objective data in our evaluations Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting David’s book: Applying Decision Research to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Prediction. Featured Resource 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. David Faust David Faust is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island and Fellow of the Ryan Institute of Neuroscience, with an affiliate appointment in the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He has published numerous books and articles, has lectured nationally and internationally on such topics as psychology and law, neuropsychology, and clinical judgment and decision making; and is the recipient of various awards and honors in his field.  Dr. Faust most recent work, with co-authors Hal Arkes and Chad Gaudet, on clinical judgment and decision making is intended to provide various tools to increase the accuracy of assessment and prediction.  The book has been described by the eminent psychologist and test developer, Cecil Reynolds, as, “The best book on clinical decision-making ever written.”  Get in Touch Email: faust@uri.edu   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

Saul Marquez, a healthcare marketing expert with 20 years of experience, shares innovative strategies tailored for practitioners. He emphasizes the importance of actionable tips—like email marketing and building relationships for referrals—to enhance client engagement. Saul breaks down how to navigate local marketing ethically and connect with physician groups effectively. The conversation also highlights the significance of a clear marketing strategy and explores how to tackle practice capacity challenges for improved revenue.

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 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. 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. These are a few areas that we discuss: Some of the most common applications of AI for school-age kids School attitudes toward adoption of AI Parent attitudes toward AI Philosophical approaches to AI: is it ultimately good or bad for learners? 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! 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 Rachel Kapp Rachel is a Board Certified Member of the Association of Educational Therapists and the owner of Kapp Educational Therapy Group in Beverly Hills, California. She is a co-founder and co-host of the Learn Smarter Podcast. Rachel grew up in Los Angeles, California, and after having a wonderful public school experience in LAUSD, Rachel went on to attend UC Berkeley. She found educational therapy after teaching preschool for 7 years and is obsessed with helping struggling learners thrive in school. In her free time, Rachel loves spending time with her husband, Adam, sons, Elliot and Owen, and their dog, Fritzy, watching Cal Football, cooking for friends, and spinning. About Stephanie Pitts Stephanie Pitts is a Board Certified Educational Therapist and the owner of My Ed Therapist, a group practice in Redondo Beach, as well as a co-founder and co-host of the Learn Smarter Podcast. Known as “The Game Whisperer,” with a collection of over 200 games she uses with her clients, Stephanie expertly weaves fun and play into her work. Stephanie is a Los Angeles native and received her B.A. in Sociology from USC and a Master’s Degree in Education from Pepperdine University. She completed her Certificate in Educational Therapy at CSUN and has been trained as an Academic Coach. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her two dachshunds, traveling, and spending time with friends. Get in Touch Learn Smart Website: www.learnsmarterpodcast.com Kapp Educational Therapy Group: www.kappedtherapy.com My Ed Therapist:www.myedtherapist.com Rachel’s Instagram: @kappedtherapy Stephanie’s Instagram: @myedtherapist 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. 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 consulting Essentialism book. 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. Thousands of developmentally delayed adolescents and young adults are transitioning out of high school and into the “real” world every year. Unfortunately, it’s a big leap for many of them to go from a well-supported educational environment to a relative absence of support after they turn 18. My guest today, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, cares deeply about these folks and how neuropsychologists can help them transition more successfully into adulthood. Here are a few topics that we dive into: Why this transition period is so important for young adults The importance of self-advocacy How neuropsychologists can help and support these young adults Advocacy within private practice Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Podcast w/ April Rehrig on strengths-based school psychology www.thinkcollege.net Rebecca’s book: A Family’s First Guide: ADHD Featured Resource 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. Rebecca Resnik Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, specializes in neuropsychological assessment in her group practice, Rebecca Resnik and Associates LLC, with offices in North Bethesda, MD. She is former President of the Maryland Psychological Association, co-founder of the Computational Linguistics and Clinical Psychology workshop (10 years running at the North American Association for Computational Linguistics). Dr. Resnik loves conducting Continuing Education for psychologists and educators. Get in Touch Website: www.resnikpsychology.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. Today we’re tackling an age-old chicken or egg question: do you hire first and hope the new clinician gets busy, or do you build out a lengthy waitlist before hiring? As usual, the answer is “it depends”! We’ll talk about when it makes sense to choose one strategy over the other, and when to forget about hiring altogether. 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. 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 is another business episode focusing on finances. The longer I do this, the more convinced I am that having a good handle on finances drives literally everything in your practice. Unless you’re running a practice as a hobby with no regard for profit or financial sustainability, you have to know your numbers. The trouble is that many people don’t know how to start getting a handle on finances. Today, we’ll talk about the financial model that I use and how it can be helpful in your practice. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Jennie Schottmiller’s Simple Profit services Financial Model spreadsheet (make a copy before editing) YouTube video explaining the sheet 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