The Testing Psychologist Podcast

The Testing Psychologist Podcast

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  • 609. Before You Say “Yes”: Five Questions for Any New Service Line

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    In this episode, I walk through how to decide whether to say yes when a new opportunity shows up, whether it’s a referral partner asking for screenings, a side service that seems like a natural fit, or adding another discipline or age group to your evaluations. I share five questions I run before adding anything to a practice: who will actually do the work, what comes off your plate to make room, whether the math still works once hidden costs like travel, measures, admin time and supervision show up, whether you’d genuinely enjoy the work every week, and whether the deadline is as real as it feels. I also talk about how to play a new service all the way through on paper, and how to run a time-boxed pilot with a clear definition of success before you commit.

    Topics discussed
    • 00:00: A good idea that cost more than expected
    • 02:30: Three common opportunities testing practices face
    • 04:30: Who’s going to do the work, and is it you?
    • 07:30: What comes off your plate when you say yes
    • 10:30: The hidden costs of a new service, and playing it through on paper
    • 14:30: Why enjoyment is a legitimate business criterion
    • 17:00: Testing the deadline and piloting with a clear end date
    • 19:00: Running the five questions on your own next yes
    • Resources Mentioned

      • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
      • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
      • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
      • Featured Resources

        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

        NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

        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!“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 join our Waitlist!

        Join the Waitlist

        20 min
      • 608. Identity, Rituals, and the Art of Intentional Planning w/ Dr. Danielle McGeough

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        In this episode, Dr. Danielle McGeough joins me for an insightful discussion on how high-achieving professionals and practice owners can cultivate fulfilling lives without sacrificing ambition. We examine the intersection of identity, storytelling, and behavioral performance, exploring how daily iterations shape our professional reality. Dr. McGeough shares research-backed insights on gender socialization, human giver syndrome, and the burden of non-promotable tasks in healthcare and helping professions. We also address practical strategies for time management, distinguishing between systemic demoralization and burnout, and establishing clear transition rituals between work and home life using her RISE framework. Finally, we discuss how to thoughtfully evaluate AI tools to streamline administrative load without losing meaningful connection and clinical presence.

        • 00:53: Redefining ambition, growth through practice pruning, and living a fulfilling life
        • 04:25: Storytelling, performance studies, and how daily actions construct professional identity
        • 10:32: Human giver syndrome, gender socialization, and non-promotable tasks in the workplace
        • 16:37: Cognitive dissonance around pricing, clinical boundaries, and financial value
        • 23:05: Transforming time management into personal development through morning planning rituals
        • 29:45: Navigating work-to-home transitions using the RISE ritual framework
        • 35:44: Distinguishing between burnout and demoralization in healthcare and helping professions
        • 41:05: Balancing AI automation with intentionality, creativity, and meaningful clinical work
        • Resources Mentioned

          • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
          • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
          • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
          • Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski: https://amzn.to/4ApDwOe 
          • The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Un-Promotable Tasks by Linda Babcock: https://amzn.to/3V7nMiR
          • Plan Goal Plan Website: www.plangoalplan.com
          • Danielle McGeough, PhD on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemcgeough
          • The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh: www.parallax.org 
          • Featured Resources

            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

            NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

            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. Danielle McGeough

            Danielle McGeough, Ph.D. is equal parts professor, planner, and ritual nerd. She believes that what we are starving for isn’t better behavior, but a life that means something. For over twenty years, Danielle has taught communication and community-building in higher education. She’s the host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% worldwide, and a certified Women-Centered and Elite Life Coach who helps high performers and teams turn everyday routines into transformative rituals that avoid burnout and create sustainable success. With a mix of research-backed strategy, deep reflection, and playful energy, Danielle’s mission is simple: help you realign not just with your goals, but with yourself.

            Get in touch:

            • Website: https://www.plangoalplan.com/ 
            • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-b673334/
            • 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 join our Waitlist!

              Join the Waitlist

              1 hr 3 min
            • 607. How to Build a Virtual Testing Practice w/ Dr. Taylor Day

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              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 marketing and care coordination to build her caseload. We discuss the practical realities of tele-assessment, including battery adaptation using tools like the RIAS-2, DAYC-2, and MIGDAS, while addressing common clinician hesitations regarding observational validity in virtual environments. Additionally, Dr. Tay offers insights on pricing models, fee structures, and the ethical separation between clinical practice and educational consulting offerings.

              Main Topics

              • 01:17: Transitioning from academia to a fully virtual private practice model
              • 06:56: Overcoming overthinking and maintaining transparency with client families
              • 12:58: Building an organic client referral pipeline using Instagram and Facebook
              • 19:18: Strategic networking with non-psychology healthcare providers across state lines
              • 34:02: Legal and administrative separation of clinical care and educational coaching
              • 36:27: Structuring a virtual pediatric autism evaluation battery and workflow
              • 45:56: Addressing observational validity and common critiques of tele-assessment
              • 52:58: Shifting pricing strategies from hourly rates to transformational value models
              • Resources Mentioned

                • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                • PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact): www.psypact.org 
                • Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition (RIAS-2): www.parinc.com
                • Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition (DAYC-2):www.wpspublish.com
                • Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2): www.wpspublish.com
                • Tele-ASD-Peds (Tele-Autism Spectrum Disorder Pediatric Progress): www.vumc.org 
                • Evolve with Dr. Tay Podcast: www.drtaylorday.com
                • Dr. Tay’s Resources:

                  • Register for Dr. Taylor’s upcoming Telehealth CE: Conducting Comprehensive Telehealth Evaluations for Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
                  • Autism Traits Guide: https://drtay.thrivecart.com/autism-traits-guide
                  • High-Masking Autism On-Demand CE Training: https://the-neurodiversity-university.teachable.com/courses/interpreting-autism-assessment?affcode=1040140_j73bfi9v
                  • Join the newsletter: https://link.drtaycoaching.com/widget/form/C0FJzAyo1tn0qbV0tsmE
                  • Featured Resources

                    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

                    NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                    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!e from At Health!edits you purchase from At Health!

                    About Dr. Taylor Day

                    Dr. Taylor Day is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuroaffirming care for autistic children and their families, including very early diagnosis and high-masking presentations. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the founder and CEO of Dr. Tay Concierge Clinical Care and Dr. Tay Coaching. Her work integrates The Whole Family Approach , a framework she developed utilizing evidence-informed principles after seeing significant gaps in autism care. Dr. Tay’s passion for child psychology and her focus on autism are in many ways tied to her own personal experience growing up with a brother who was diagnosed at 23 months of age.

                    Get in touch:

                    • Website: drtaylorday.com
                    • Podcast: drtaylorday.com/podcast
                    • Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the.dr.tay 
                    • 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 join our Waitlist!

                      Join the Waitlist

                      1 hr 3 min
                    • 605. A Family Systems Approach to Assessment w/ Dr. Krista Brittain

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                      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 the four distinct family system prototypes introduced by Dr. Steve Finn: the Scapegoated Child, Sick Child, Orphan Child, and Solomon’s Child. Throughout our discussion, we examine how these prototypes help clinicians manage countertransference, navigate parent shame, and select tailored assessment tools, including consensus tasks and parent measures. Krista also shares a compelling clinical case illustrating how systemic therapeutic assessment can reframe client narratives, guide feedback, and unlock meaningful change for struggling families.

                      Main Topics

                      • 01:29: Defining therapeutic assessment and the transactional model of child and parent development
                      • 07:52: The four family system prototypes in therapeutic assessment
                      • 11:37: Reframing narrative identity and mentalizing parents through testing data
                      • 25:59: Applying levels of feedback to dynamic family systems
                      • 33:29: Selecting assessment measures and intervention sessions for systemic evaluation
                      • 47:27: Comprehensive case study of a gifted, adopted adolescent navigating systemic shifts
                      • 01:04:23: Formulating clinical recommendations tailored to family prototypes
                      • Resources

                        • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                        • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                        • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                        • Therapeutic Assessment Institute: www.therapeuticassessment.com
                        • Society for Personality Assessment: www.personality.org 
                        • BASC-3 Parent Relationship Questionnaire: www.pearsonassessments.com
                        • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory: www.upress.umn.edu/mmpi 
                        • Featured Resources

                          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

                          NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                          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!“TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!edits you purchase from At Health!

                          About Dr. Krista Brittain

                          Krista Brittain is a psychologist in private practice in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area. She uses a Therapeutic Assessment (TA) approach and is certified in TA with children and adults. Dr. Brittain has a passion for working with neurodivergent individuals as well as neurodiverse families and organizations to create neurodiversity-affirming care and community.

                          Get in touch:

                          • Website: www.kristabrittainpsyd.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 join our Waitlist!

                            Join the Waitlist

                            1 hr 3 min
                          • 604. Navigating PDA in the Assessment Process w/ Dr. Monica Corrado

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                            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 induce distress for PDA kids, and how alternative tools like the Differential Ability Scales offer a more valid representation of cognitive potential. Monica shares practical clinical strategies for ceding control, maintaining rapport, and interpreting behavioral process over raw numerical scores. We also examine differential diagnosis, contrast PDA profiles with oppositional defiant disorder, review rating scale patterns across parent and teacher informants, and highlight actionable post-assessment support strategies for families and educators.

                            Main Topics Discussed
                            • 02:40: Personal resonance with autonomy and the fundamental drive for independence
                            • 05:22: Identifying PDA in clinical practice and exploring historical background
                            • 08:09: Conceptualizing PDA, social attunement, and re-evaluating manipulative behavior
                            • 14:36: Distinct clinical features differentiating PDA from classic autistic profiles
                            • 20:27: Evaluating process over scores and using the Differential Ability Scales over Wechsler batteries
                            • 28:24: Managing power dynamics and non-standard administration strategies in testing
                            • 42:27: Differential diagnosis: PDA versus ODD/CD and interpreting parent and teacher rating scales
                            • 56:13: Actionable recommendations, school environment modifications, and community support networks
                            • Cool Things Mentioned

                              • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                              • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                              • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                              • Differential Ability Scales (DAS-II): www.pearsonassessments.com
                              • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V): www.pearsonassessments.com
                              • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2): www.wpspublish.com
                              • Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-4): www.pearsonassessments.com
                              • Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF-2): www.parinc.com
                              • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3): www.pearsonassessments.com
                              • Conners 4th Edition (Conners 4): www.mhs.com
                              • Thrive Autism Coaching: www.thriveautismcoaching.com
                              • Hive Parents: www.hiveparents.com
                              • Colorado Assessment Society: www.coloradoassessmentsociety.org 
                              • Autism Society of Colorado: www.autismcolorado.org 
                              • PDA Society: www.pdasociety.org.uk 
                              • Featured Resources

                                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

                                NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                                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!edits you purchase from At Health!

                                About Dr. Monica Corrado

                                Monica is a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment, particularly psychoeducational assessment. She has experience working with anxious test takers and PDA students who may be hesitant or resistant to testing. She makes it her utmost priority to give families testing results that accurately reflect their child, and not the test or testing environment. She feels strongly that the assessment process, report, and feedback session are just the start of the relationship rather than the end product, and she feels passionately about working with families to implement the best recommendations for them.

                                Get in touch:

                                • Websitehttps://www.marigoldassessmentandpsychotherapy.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 join our Waitlist!

                                  Join the Waitlist

                                  1 hr 3 min
                                • 602. Learning Disorders Aren’t Actually “Specific” w/ Dr. Robin Peterson

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                                  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 shift toward developmental learning disabilities may better serve children. Robin breaks down the high comorbidity between reading disorders and ADHD, addresses the clinical nuances of identifying learning disorders in high-IQ individuals, and candidly details the current measurement challenges surrounding complex written expression. Our conversation offers actionable guidance for clinicians seeking to balance rigorous empirical evidence with meaningful patient advocacy.

                                  Main Topics

                                  • 05:22: Why the field continues to struggle with defining and diagnosing learning disorders
                                  • 13:24: Questioning the specificity of learning disabilities and the limits of traditional models
                                  • 18:10: Navigating the high comorbidity between dyslexia and ADHD in clinical practice
                                  • 23:56: Diagnosing broad learning difficulties versus isolated academic skill deficits
                                  • 39:01: Evaluating the validity of Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) and Response to Intervention (RTI)
                                  • 49:58: Identifying learning disorders in high-IQ populations and defining clinical impairment
                                  • 56:46: Deconstructing writing disorders, basic mechanics versus complex written expression
                                  • Cool Things Mentioned

                                    • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                                    • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                                    • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                                    • Guilford Press: www.guilford.com
                                    • Children’s Hospital Colorado: www.childrenscolorado.org 
                                    • International Dyslexia Association: www.dyslexiaida.org 
                                    • American Psychiatric Association DSM-5-TR: www.psychiatry.org 
                                    • U.S. Department of Education IDEA Information: www.sites.ed.gov/idea 
                                    • Featured Resources

                                      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

                                      NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                                      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. Robin Peterson

                                      Robin Peterson is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado and an associate professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She has clinical and research interests in neurodevelopmental disorders and acquired brain injuries. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and is co-author of the books Diagnosing Learning Disorders: From Science to Practice and Pediatric Neuropsychology (3rd edition): Research, Theory, and Practice from Guilford Press. She is active in teaching and training graduate students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. Prior to becoming a neuropsychologist, she taught kindergarten and first grade.

                                      Get in touch:

                                        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 join our Waitlist!

                                        Join the Waitlist

                                        1 hr 3 min
                                      • 600. Six Principles From 600 Episodes

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                                        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 implementation, this episode provides a high-level roadmap for both early-career psychologists and seasoned evaluators. I explore why experience alone does not equal expertise, how systemic hygiene outperforms individual resilience tactics, and why community consultation serves as a vital clinical engine. Whether you’re seeking to streamline administrative friction or audit your core clinical beliefs, this framework offers actionable strategies to elevate your practice.

                                        • 00:01: Reflecting on 600 episodes and the science of deliberate practice
                                        • 03:52: Principle 1: Epistemic humility and updating mental models
                                        • 07:42: Principle 2: The primacy of working alliance and clinical communication
                                        • 11:14: Principle 3: Prioritizing systemic hygiene over individual resilience
                                        • 14:48: Principle 4: Bridging the knowledge-to-action gap in clinical practice
                                        • 17:11: Principle 5: The power of microinterventions and incremental gains
                                        • 19:29: Principle 6: Leveraging community as a clinical engine
                                        • Resources Mentioned

                                          • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                                          • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                                          • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                                          • Featured Resources

                                            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

                                            NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                                            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!alth 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!st 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 join our Waitlist!

                                            Join the Waitlist

                                            20 min
                                          • 599. Recognizing AuDHD: Avoiding Diagnostic Pitfalls in Co-occurring Autism and ADHD w/ Dr. Sara Woods

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                                            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 Disorder represents a distinct phenotypic presentation rather than merely two additive diagnoses. We discuss qualitative insights from community self-advocates, neurobiological evidence including gray matter variations, and the complex clinical dynamics of diagnostic overshadowing, double-counting, and autistic masking. Furthermore, we address the practicalities of selecting assessment batteries, evaluating sensory profiles, accounting for socioeconomic privileges in special interests, and navigating neurodiversity-affirming practices without abandoning diagnostic rigor.

                                            Main Topics Covered
                                            • 03:02: Defining AuDHD as an emerging construct in clinical and community spheres
                                            • 04:48: Qualitative perspectives on internal tension and the cat-dog analogy
                                            • 11:38: Neurobiological research and gray matter variations in dual presentations
                                            • 19:42: Life-span clinical presentation from childhood masking to adult niche-seeking
                                            • 26:45: Intersections of socioeconomic status, special interests, and sensory needs
                                            • 32:46: Key diagnostic pitfalls: overshadowing, double-counting, and masking
                                            • 44:35: Assessment battery selection and collaborative diagnostic feedback
                                            • 48:34: Navigating client self-identification, social media trends, and ethical boundary setting
                                            • Cool Things Mentioned

                                              • Cool Things Mentioned
                                              • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                                              • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                                              • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                                              • CatDog animated series: www.nick.com
                                              • Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire: www.autismresearchcentre.com
                                              • Embrace Autism website: www.embrace-autism.com
                                              • DIVA-5 Diagnostic Interview: www.divacenter.eu
                                              • Childhood Autism Rating Scale: www.wpspublish.com
                                              • Monteiro Interview Guide for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum: www.wpspublish.com
                                              • Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function: www.parinc.com
                                              • Raising the voices of AuDHD women and girls: exploring the co-occurring conditions of autism and ADHD. Craddock, E. (2024).
                                              • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: www.thechicagoschool.edu
                                              • Featured Resources

                                                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

                                                NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                                                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. Sara Woods

                                                Dr. Woods is a clinical psychologist at the University of Washington Autism Center and in private practice at Discover Psychology. She specializes in neurodiversity-affirming differential diagnosis across the lifespan with special expertise in autism and ADHD. She also offers consultation and training to other professionals and community members.

                                                Get in touch:

                                                • Website: www.laceypsychology.com
                                                • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsarawoods
                                                • 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.

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                                                • 598. Business Boost: TextExpander

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                                                  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 utilizing software like TextExpander allows practitioners to build standardized snippet repositories, insert digital signatures seamlessly, and automate repetitive clinical text blocks. Additionally, I look at my decade-long metric tracking data, demonstrating how even modest shortcut integration generates compound efficiency gains and saves dozens of hours of report-writing time.

                                                  Main Topics Discussed

                                                  • 00:06: Overview of text expansion software and snippet repository organization
                                                  • 01:00: Accessing shared snippet groups for psychological evaluation reports
                                                  • 02:14: Walkthrough of creating custom text expansion shortcuts and prefix selection
                                                  • 04:34: Demonstrating cross-platform functionality in Google Docs and email fields
                                                  • 05:40: Advanced applications for digital signatures and standardized clinical paragraphs
                                                  • 06:50: Cost-benefit analysis of subscription software for practice management
                                                  • 08:45: Analyzing 10-year usage metrics and cumulative typing time saved
                                                  • Cool Things Mentioned

                                                    • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                                                    • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                                                    • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                                                    • TextExpander
                                                    • Jeremy’s TextExpander snippet group: https://snippets.textexpander.com/group/8a09df8dae851d8d57e9ef38bb12f6fd 
                                                    • Featured Resources

                                                      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

                                                      NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                                                      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!st 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.

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                                                      20 min
                                                    • 597. Assessing and Treating Music Performance Anxiety w/ Dr. Dave Juncos

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                                                      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 and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as an effective framework for musicians, highlighting how psychological flexibility allows performers to reconnect with artistic expression rather than engaging in subtle avoidant behaviors. We also discussed the development of the Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (MAAQ) and explored actionable strategies clinicians and educators can implement to support performing artists.

                                                      • 03:58: Defining music performance anxiety through Diana Kenny’s framework and Barlow’s tripartite model
                                                      • 09:37: Diagnostic considerations and classifying MPA within social anxiety disorder performance sub-types
                                                      • 13:15: Identifying subtle behavioral avoidance patterns and performance rigidity in musicians
                                                      • 19:28: Developing the Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (MAAQ) for domain-specific assessment
                                                      • 28:25: Research findings on psychological flexibility as a predictor of performance outcomes and competition entry
                                                      • 36:54: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions in clinical and coaching settings
                                                      • 42:46: Comparing ACT with traditional approaches like Alexander Technique and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
                                                      • Cool Things Mentioned

                                                        • Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists
                                                        • Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists
                                                        • Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists
                                                        • The Psychology of Music Performance Anxiety (Dianna Kenny): https://www.academia.edu/24452238/The_Psychology_of_Music_Performance_Anxiety_Phenomenology_of_music_performance_anxiety
                                                        • Association for Contextual Behavioral Science: https://contextualscience.org/
                                                        • Voice Study Center: https://www.voicestudycentre.com/
                                                        • ACT for Musicians: www.actformusicians.com
                                                        • Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire: http://actformusicians.com/maaq-questionnaire/ 
                                                        • Featured Resources

                                                          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

                                                          NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist 

                                                          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. Dave Juncos

                                                          David Juncos, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, lecturer, performance coach, author, and music performance researcher based in Philadelphia, PA. He has over 20 years’ experience in treating a variety of clinical problems, including anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders. He specializes in treating music performance anxiety (MPA) and has presented internationally on his research in using ACT to treat MPA and enhance music performance. He is the primary author of ACT for Musicians: A guide for using Acceptance and Commitment Training to enhance performance, overcome performance anxiety, and improve well-being (2022), published by Universal Publishers. He is also affiliated with the Voice Study Centre, a UK-based provider of postgraduate study in Voice Pedagogy. There he lectures on MPA, ACT, achieving peak performance, and he trains clinical and non-clinical professionals in ACT to help them manage students’ MPA and other performance-related problems.

                                                          Get in touch:

                                                          • Website: www.actformusicians.com
                                                          • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-juncos-psy-d-b688a53b/
                                                          • 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 join our Waitlist!

                                                            Join the Waitlist

                                                            1 hr 3 min

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