The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This conversation delves into the Boston Cognitive Assessment, a self-administered cognitive test designed to measure various cognitive domains efficiently. The assessment aims to provide valuable information for both patients and healthcare providers, especially in the context of aging populations and cognitive decline. The discussion features insights from Kevin Wolfe and Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy about the motivation behind the assessment’s development, its structure, user experience, real-world applications, and billing considerations for clinicians. It highlights the role of clinicians in administering cognitive tests, the challenges faced in identifying cognitive impairment, and the importance of effective triage. The guests share success stories from various practices, address concerns about the validity of results, and explore future innovations in cognitive testing. We end our conversation with insights on the accessibility and affordability of the BOCA tool for providers. Key Points 00:00 Introduction to Boston Cognitive Assessment 02:48 The Motivation Behind the Development 06:03 Development Process of the Assessment 09:55 Structure and Domains of the Test 12:12 Self-Administration and User Experience 20:05 Real-World Applications and Use Cases 24:41 Statistical Analysis and Monitoring Progress 25:31 Billing and Reimbursement for the Assessment 26:28 Introduction to Cognitive Testing in Primary Care 29:57 The Role of Clinicians in Cognitive Assessment 32:32 Success Stories and Challenges in Implementation 36:10 Understanding the Worried Well: Cognitive Concerns in Young Adults 39:44 Future Directions and Innovations in Cognitive Testing 45:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on BOCA Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Discount code to get 50% off: TESTPSYCH50 www.bostoncognitive.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. Andrey Vyshedskiy Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Boston University, and has conducted research in neuroscience, cardiopulmonary acoustics, optical vibrometry, and developmental psychology. He has co-founded several successful companies, received numerous awards from the NSF, the NIH, and the DOD, and directed the development of several FDA approved medical devices. He has authored over 100 scientific publications, book chapters, and conference presentations. His work has appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Thorax, Chest, the Journal of Neuroscience and other leading scientific journals. About Kevin Wolfe Kevin Wolfe is the Director of Customer Solutions at Boston Cognitive. Please email Kevin to learn how to take advantage of the 50% discount and start using Boston Cognitive assessments in your practice. Get in Touch Website: https://bostoncognitive.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

Christine Li, founder and CEO of Mentaya, shares her inspiring journey from Google to mental health advocacy. She discusses her mission to simplify out-of-network billing for therapists and clients, emphasizing the importance of understanding insurance benefits. Christine explores the innovative features of Mentaya, highlighting success stories from practices that have utilized the platform. The conversation also tackles the challenges of dealing with insurance providers and the need for better communication strategies between therapists and clients.

In this engaging discussion, Carla Titus, Owner/CEO of Wealth & Worth Within with 17 years of financial expertise, sheds light on vital financial management strategies for practice owners. She delves into common profit percentages and how to recalibrate excessive compensation structures. Carla also shares practical steps to implement profit sharing and offers ‘level up’ strategies for financially healthy practices. Join in for actionable insights that can transform your approach to practice finance!

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 founded the Working Alliance to provide mental health practitioners with a comprehensive, personal model of risk management services. Today, we’re talking about… The importance of a thorough, clear disclosure form Making informed consent a process, not a document How to navigate informed consent conversations in the intake Benefits of the Working Alliance compared to other risk management options Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Code for 10% off: TPFANS10 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. Karen Pavlidis Karen Pavlidis, PhD, is a psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience, licensed to practice in Washington State. She is the founder of Child and Teen Solutions (CATS) in Seattle, a group practice that offers both assessment and evaluations for children and teens. Karen also serves as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington’s Department of Psychology. About Fran Schopick, JD, MSW Fran Schopick, JD, MSW, is an attorney in Washington State with a unique background in psychiatric research and social work. Fran devotes most of her time representing mental health care providers facing Licensing Board complaints. She is a speaker on ethics and risk management, focusing on strategies for providers to avoid or navigate through Licensing Board investigations. Get in Touch Website: www.theworkingalliance.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. 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 valuable to brainstorm and identify potential areas for growth and monitoring as we continue to level up our practices. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting www.reverbreports.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. 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 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 easy equation that will help you know if and when you need to hire, and how many folks you can bring on. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting The equation: Additional Clinicians Needed = (Current demand – current capacity)/Clinician caseload 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. 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 the decision-making process and execution of these ideas. If you’ve ever thought about expanding your reach beyond one-on-one clinical work, definitely check this one out! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Integrative Psychiatry Institute Higher Practice Podcast Free eBook: How To Get Started With Psychedelic Therapy 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 Keith Kurlander Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is the Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, specializing in integrative mental health and psychedelic therapy education. He also co-hosts the Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health and co-founded the Integrative Psychiatry Centers, a clinic transforming mental healthcare with innovative treatments. With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and coach, Keith’s mental health journey began after a near-suicide at 19 following a psilocybin experience. Now a successful entrepreneur, he’s dedicated to teaching methods that help eradicate mental illness and unlock potential. Get in Touch Websites: psychiatryinstitute.com / KeithKurlander.com LinkedIn: /HigherPractice LinkedIn: ./company/integrative-psychiatry-institute/ Instagram: @KeithKurlander Instagram: @IntegrativePsychiatryInstitute Youtube: /integrativepsychiatryinstitute Facebook: /integrativepsychiatryinstitute 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 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 consumer preferences to explain why. If you’ve ever considered different tiers or “add-ons” for your evals, this is the episode for you! 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. 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 and outs to obtaining prescription privileges. These are just a few topics that we cover: Definition of prescribing authority for psychologists Programs available to obtain prescription authority Logistics, cost, and format of the educational and practicum experience Thoughts on integrating prescribing privileges into an existing private practice 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!dit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Rebecca Richey Dr. Rebecca Richey is a licensed clinical psychologist, a licensed clinical social worker, a certified addictions counselor, and will soon be one of Colorado’s first psychologist prescribers. She is the Clinical Director of Colorado Women’s Collaborative Healthcare, a Colorado nonprofit focused on providing neurodivergence testing to women, girls, and gender diverse folx. Get in Touch Website:cowomenscare.com Email: rebeccarichey@cowomenscare.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. 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 tabs on the health of your business. This episode is meant to demystify KPI’s. We’ll talk about what they are and which ones are most relevant to your practice.  Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Practice Vital Book a Strategy Session with Jeremy 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