Would you rather read the transcript? <a href="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/600-transcript/">Click here.</a>



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.



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>00:01: Reflecting on 600 episodes and the science of deliberate practice</li>



<li>03:52: Principle 1: Epistemic humility and updating mental models</li>



<li>07:42: Principle 2: The primacy of working alliance and clinical communication</li>



<li>11:14: Principle 3: Prioritizing systemic hygiene over individual resilience</li>



<li>14:48: Principle 4: Bridging the knowledge-to-action gap in clinical practice</li>



<li>17:11: Principle 5: The power of microinterventions and incremental gains</li>



<li>19:29: Principle 6: Leveraging community as a clinical engine</li>
</ul>



Resources Mentioned



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a> 



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/">this link</a> 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 <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/">this link</a> 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<a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/"> this link</a> 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!



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">About Dr. Jeremy Sharp</h3>


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</div>


I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.coloradocac.com" target="_blank">Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">private practice consulting</a> 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!



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Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. 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

Would you rather read the transcript? <a href="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/600-transcript/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here.</a>



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.



<ul>
<li>00:01: Reflecting on 600 episodes and the science of deliberate practice</li>



<li>03:52: Principle 1: Epistemic humility and updating mental models</li>



<li>07:42: Principle 2: The primacy of working alliance and clinical communication</li>



<li>11:14: Principle 3: Prioritizing systemic hygiene over individual resilience</li>



<li>14:48: Principle 4: Bridging the knowledge-to-action gap in clinical practice</li>



<li>17:11: Principle 5: The power of microinterventions and incremental gains</li>



<li>19:29: Principle 6: Leveraging community as a clinical engine</li>
</ul>



Resources Mentioned



<ul>
<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a>&nbsp;



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">this link</a> 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 <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">this link</a> 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<a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> this link</a> 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 <a href="http://www.coloradocac.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colorado Center for Assessment &amp; Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" rel="noopener noreferrer">private practice consulting</a> 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!



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600. Six Principles From 600 Episodes

<a href="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/599-transcript/">Click here</a> to read the transcript



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.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topics Covered</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>03:02: Defining AuDHD as an emerging construct in clinical and community spheres</li>



<li>04:48: Qualitative perspectives on internal tension and the cat-dog analogy</li>



<li>11:38: Neurobiological research and gray matter variations in dual presentations</li>



<li>19:42: Life-span clinical presentation from childhood masking to adult niche-seeking</li>



<li>26:45: Intersections of socioeconomic status, special interests, and sensory needs</li>



<li>32:46: Key diagnostic pitfalls: overshadowing, double-counting, and masking</li>



<li>44:35: Assessment battery selection and collaborative diagnostic feedback</li>



<li>48:34: Navigating client self-identification, social media trends, and ethical boundary setting</li>
</ul>



Cool Things Mentioned



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Cool Things Mentioned</li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>



<li>CatDog animated series: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nick.com">www.nick.com</a></li>



<li>Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.autismresearchcentre.com">www.autismresearchcentre.com</a></li>



<li>Embrace Autism website: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.embrace-autism.com">www.embrace-autism.com</a></li>



<li>DIVA-5 Diagnostic Interview: www.divacenter.eu</li>



<li>Childhood Autism Rating Scale: <a href="https://wpspublish.com">www.wpspublish.com</a></li>



<li>Monteiro Interview Guide for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum: <a href="https://wpspublish.com">www.wpspublish.com</a></li>



<li>Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function: <a href="https://www.parinc.com">www.parinc.com</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09687599.2023.2299342">Raising the voices of AuDHD women and girls: exploring the co-occurring conditions of autism and ADHD</a>. Craddock, E. (2024).</li>



<li>The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: <a href="http://www.thechicagoschool.edu">www.thechicagoschool.edu</a></li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a> 



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/">this link</a> 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!


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<figure class="alignright size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="728" height="804" src="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sarah-Woods.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7792" style="aspect-ratio:0.9054738663042136;width:177px;height:auto" srcset="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sarah-Woods.jpg 728w, https://thetestingpsychologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sarah-Woods-272x300.jpg 272w, https://thetestingpsychologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sarah-Woods-100x110.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px" /></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">About Dr. Sara Woods</h3>



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:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.laceypsychology.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.laceypsychology.com</a></li>



<li>Email: <a href="mailto:drsara@discoverpsychservices.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">drsara@discoverpsychservices.com</a></li>



<li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/drsarawoods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/drsarawoods</a></li>
</ul>
</div></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">About Dr. Jeremy Sharp</h3>


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<figure class="alignright is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="224" src="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Jeremy-Sharp-300x224.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84" style="width:258px;height:193px"/></figure>
</div>


I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.coloradocac.com" target="_blank">Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">private practice consulting</a> 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!



<a class="x-btn x-btn-square x-btn-large" href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-options="thumbnail: ''">Join the Waitlist</a>

Click here to read the transcript 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 Email: drsara@discoverpsychservices.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. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

<a href="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/599-transcript/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to read the transcript



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



<ul>
<li>03:02: Defining AuDHD as an emerging construct in clinical and community spheres</li>



<li>04:48: Qualitative perspectives on internal tension and the cat-dog analogy</li>



<li>11:38: Neurobiological research and gray matter variations in dual presentations</li>



<li>19:42: Life-span clinical presentation from childhood masking to adult niche-seeking</li>



<li>26:45: Intersections of socioeconomic status, special interests, and sensory needs</li>



<li>32:46: Key diagnostic pitfalls: overshadowing, double-counting, and masking</li>



<li>44:35: Assessment battery selection and collaborative diagnostic feedback</li>



<li>48:34: Navigating client self-identification, social media trends, and ethical boundary setting</li>
</ul>



Cool Things Mentioned



<ul>
<li>Cool Things Mentioned</li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>



<li>CatDog animated series: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nick.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nick.com</a></li>



<li>Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.autismresearchcentre.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.autismresearchcentre.com</a></li>



<li>Embrace Autism website: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.embrace-autism.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.embrace-autism.com</a></li>



<li>DIVA-5 Diagnostic Interview: www.divacenter.eu</li>



<li>Childhood Autism Rating Scale: <a href="https://wpspublish.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wpspublish.com</a></li>



<li>Monteiro Interview Guide for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum: <a href="https://wpspublish.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wpspublish.com</a></li>



<li>Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function: <a href="https://www.parinc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.parinc.com</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09687599.2023.2299342" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raising the voices of AuDHD women and girls: exploring the co-occurring conditions of autism and ADHD</a>. Craddock, E. (2024).</li>



<li>The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: <a href="http://www.thechicagoschool.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.thechicagoschool.edu</a></li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a>&nbsp;



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">this link</a> 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:



<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.laceypsychology.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.laceypsychology.com</a></li>



<li>Email: <a href="mailto:drsara@discoverpsychservices.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">drsara@discoverpsychservices.com</a></li>



<li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/drsarawoods" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.linkedin.com/in/drsarawoods</a></li>
</ul>




About Dr. Jeremy Sharp







I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a href="http://www.coloradocac.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colorado Center for Assessment &amp; Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" rel="noopener noreferrer">private practice consulting</a> 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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599. Recognizing AuDHD: Avoiding Diagnostic Pitfalls in Co-occurring Autism and ADHD w/ Dr. Sara Woods

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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.



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>03:58: Defining music performance anxiety through Diana Kenny’s framework and Barlow’s tripartite model</li>



<li>09:37: Diagnostic considerations and classifying MPA within social anxiety disorder performance sub-types</li>



<li>13:15: Identifying subtle behavioral avoidance patterns and performance rigidity in musicians</li>



<li>19:28: Developing the Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (MAAQ) for domain-specific assessment</li>



<li>28:25: Research findings on psychological flexibility as a predictor of performance outcomes and competition entry</li>



<li>36:54: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions in clinical and coaching settings</li>



<li>42:46: Comparing ACT with traditional approaches like Alexander Technique and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</li>
</ul>



Cool Things Mentioned



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>



<li>The Psychology of Music Performance Anxiety (Dianna Kenny): <a href="http://www.routledge.com/The-Psychology-of-Music-Performance-Anxiety/Kenny/p/book/9780199586141"></a><a href="https://www.academia.edu/24452238/The_Psychology_of_Music_Performance_Anxiety_Phenomenology_of_music_performance_anxiety">https://www.academia.edu/24452238/The_Psychology_of_Music_Performance_Anxiety_Phenomenology_of_music_performance_anxiety</a></li>



<li>Association for Contextual Behavioral Science: <a href="https://contextualscience.org/">https://contextualscience.org/</a></li>



<li>Voice Study Center: <a href="https://www.voicestudycenter.com"></a><a href="https://www.voicestudycentre.com/">https://www.voicestudycentre.com/</a></li>



<li>ACT for Musicians: <a href="https://www.actformusicians.com"></a><a href="http://www.actformusicians.com">www.actformusicians.com</a></li>



<li>Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire: <a href="http://actformusicians.com/maaq-questionnaire/">http://actformusicians.com/maaq-questionnaire/</a> </li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a> 



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/">this link</a> 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!


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">About Dr. Dave Juncos</h3>



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:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.actformusicians.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.actformusicians.com</a></li>



<li>Email: <a href="mailto:drdavidjuncos@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">drdavidjuncos@gmail.com</a></li>



<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-juncos-psy-d-b688a53b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-juncos-psy-d-b688a53b/</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">About Dr. Jeremy Sharp</h3>


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I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.coloradocac.com" target="_blank">Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">private practice consulting</a> 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!



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Click here to read the transcript 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 Email: drdavidjuncos@gmail.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

<a href="https://thetestingpsychologist.com/597-transcript/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here </a>to read the transcript



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.



<ul>
<li>03:58: Defining music performance anxiety through Diana Kenny’s framework and Barlow’s tripartite model</li>



<li>09:37: Diagnostic considerations and classifying MPA within social anxiety disorder performance sub-types</li>



<li>13:15: Identifying subtle behavioral avoidance patterns and performance rigidity in musicians</li>



<li>19:28: Developing the Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (MAAQ) for domain-specific assessment</li>



<li>28:25: Research findings on psychological flexibility as a predictor of performance outcomes and competition entry</li>



<li>36:54: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions in clinical and coaching settings</li>



<li>42:46: Comparing ACT with traditional approaches like Alexander Technique and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</li>
</ul>



Cool Things Mentioned



<ul>
<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>



<li>The Psychology of Music Performance Anxiety (Dianna Kenny): <a href="http://www.routledge.com/The-Psychology-of-Music-Performance-Anxiety/Kenny/p/book/9780199586141" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.academia.edu/24452238/The_Psychology_of_Music_Performance_Anxiety_Phenomenology_of_music_performance_anxiety" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.academia.edu/24452238/The_Psychology_of_Music_Performance_Anxiety_Phenomenology_of_music_performance_anxiety</a></li>



<li>Association for Contextual Behavioral Science: <a href="https://contextualscience.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://contextualscience.org/</a></li>



<li>Voice Study Center: <a href="https://www.voicestudycenter.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.voicestudycentre.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.voicestudycentre.com/</a></li>



<li>ACT for Musicians: <a href="https://www.actformusicians.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="http://www.actformusicians.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.actformusicians.com</a></li>



<li>Musicians Acceptance and Action Questionnaire: <a href="http://actformusicians.com/maaq-questionnaire/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://actformusicians.com/maaq-questionnaire/</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a>&nbsp;



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">this link</a> 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:



<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.actformusicians.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.actformusicians.com</a></li>



<li>Email: <a href="mailto:drdavidjuncos@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">drdavidjuncos@gmail.com</a></li>



<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-juncos-psy-d-b688a53b/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-juncos-psy-d-b688a53b/</a></li>
</ul>




About Dr. Jeremy Sharp







I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a href="http://www.coloradocac.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colorado Center for Assessment &amp; Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" rel="noopener noreferrer">private practice consulting</a> 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!



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

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Today, I’m talking with Dr. Erika Frieze about the inspiration and structural vision behind the upcoming Bridging of the Minds Assessment Summit in Sacramento. Driven by a desire to bridge the practical gap between clinical, school, and pediatric assessment domains, Erika designed this conference to provide clinicians with immediate, actionable tools rather than purely theoretical research. We explore the two distinct presentation tracks, covering critical topics such as neuroaffirming evaluation practices, multicultural assessment, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder screening, and high-stakes accommodation ethics. Erika also details the intentional design of the event, including sensory-friendly spaces, hosted networking opportunities, and APA-approved continuing education credits.



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<li>00:34: The gap in practical assessment-focused conferences across clinical and school domains</li>



<li>02:10: Bridging diverse testing specialties into a unified event format</li>



<li>04:40: Designing the attendee experience, networking spaces, and sensory considerations</li>



<li>08:09: Overview of the two primary presentation tracks and flexible session access</li>



<li>10:25: Detailed breakdown of Track 1 speakers on neuroaffirming and multicultural frameworks</li>



<li>12:39: Detailed breakdown of Track 2 speakers on clinical precision and specialized evaluations</li>



<li>15:10: Highlighting community lived experience through the Fly Brave story</li>



<li>20:08: Continuing education credits, virtual access, and event registration details</li>
</ul>



Cool Things Mentioned



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>



<li><a href="https://whova.com/web/FRbk0ALh0e8XX4RThhWUoqRRH8BGBn6BQXRAGtYVjic%3D/">Register for the event</a></li>



<li>American Psychological Association: <a href="http://www.apa.org">www.apa.org</a></li>



<li>National Association of School Psychologists: <a href="http://www.nasponline.org">www.nasponline.org</a></li>



<li>Society for Personality Assessment: <a href="http://www.personality.org">www.personality.org</a></li>



<li>American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology: <a href="http://www.theaacn.org">www.theaacn.org</a></li>



<li>National Academy of Neuropsychology: <a href="http://www.nanonline.org">www.nanonline.org</a></li>



<li>International Neuropsychological Society: <a href="https://the-ins.org/">https://the-ins.org/</a></li>



<li>Kimpton Sawyer Hotel: <a href="https://www.sawyerhotel.com">www.sawyerhotel.com</a></li>



<li>Fly Brave Foundation: <a href="http://www.flybrave.org">www.flybrave.org</a></li>



<li>Echo and Rig Steakhouse Sacramento: <a href="https://www.echoandrig.com">www.echoandrig.com</a></li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a> 



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/">this link</a> 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!on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">About Dr. Erika Frieze</h3>



Dr. Erika Frieze is a licensed clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, a neurodiversity-affirming practice specializing in comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment. Under her leadership, Bridges of the Mind has grown from a solo practice into a multi-site organization serving communities across California and Nevada, while also developing robust training programs for the next generation of psychologists. Bridges of the Mind is an APPIC member for both its doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs and recently completed its APA accreditation site visit for their doctoral internship program. In addition to her clinical work, Erika is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and was recently recognized as a 2026 Sacramento Business Journal Women Who Mean Business honoree. She is passionate about improving the assessment experience for individuals and families, mentoring developing clinicians, and building innovative, sustainable systems that create meaningful change within the field of psychology.



Get in touch:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.bridgesofthemind.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.bridgesofthemind.com</a></li>



<li>LinkedIn: Personal: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-frieze-85596ba5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-frieze-85596ba5/</a> and</li>



<li>Business: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-of-the-mind/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-of-the-mind/?viewAsMember=true</a></li>



<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridgesofthemind/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bridgesofthemind/</a></li>



<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridgesofthemind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/bridgesofthemind</a></li>



<li>Email: <a href="mailto:erika@bridgesofthemind.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">erika@bridgesofthemind.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">About Dr. Jeremy Sharp</h3>


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I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.coloradocac.com" target="_blank">Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling</a>, 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.



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Click here to read the transcript Today, I’m talking with Dr. Erika Frieze about the inspiration and structural vision behind the upcoming Bridging of the Minds Assessment Summit in Sacramento. Driven by a desire to bridge the practical gap between clinical, school, and pediatric assessment domains, Erika designed this conference to provide clinicians with immediate, actionable tools rather than purely theoretical research. We explore the two distinct presentation tracks, covering critical topics such as neuroaffirming evaluation practices, multicultural assessment, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder screening, and high-stakes accommodation ethics. Erika also details the intentional design of the event, including sensory-friendly spaces, hosted networking opportunities, and APA-approved continuing education credits. 00:34: The gap in practical assessment-focused conferences across clinical and school domains 02:10: Bridging diverse testing specialties into a unified event format 04:40: Designing the attendee experience, networking spaces, and sensory considerations 08:09: Overview of the two primary presentation tracks and flexible session access 10:25: Detailed breakdown of Track 1 speakers on neuroaffirming and multicultural frameworks 12:39: Detailed breakdown of Track 2 speakers on clinical precision and specialized evaluations 15:10: Highlighting community lived experience through the Fly Brave story 20:08: Continuing education credits, virtual access, and event registration details 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 Register for the event American Psychological Association: www.apa.org National Association of School Psychologists: www.nasponline.org Society for Personality Assessment: www.personality.org American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology: www.theaacn.org National Academy of Neuropsychology: www.nanonline.org International Neuropsychological Society: https://the-ins.org/ Kimpton Sawyer Hotel: www.sawyerhotel.com Fly Brave Foundation: www.flybrave.org Echo and Rig Steakhouse Sacramento: www.echoandrig.com 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!on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Erika Frieze Dr. Erika Frieze is a licensed clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, a neurodiversity-affirming practice specializing in comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment. Under her leadership, Bridges of the Mind has grown from a solo practice into a multi-site organization serving communities across California and Nevada, while also developing robust training programs for the next generation of psychologists. Bridges of the Mind is an APPIC member for both its doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs and recently completed its APA accreditation site visit for their doctoral internship program. In addition to her clinical work, Erika is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and was recently recognized as a 2026 Sacramento Business Journal Women Who Mean Business honoree. She is passionate about improving the assessment experience for individuals and families, mentoring developing clinicians, and building innovative, sustainable systems that create meaningful change within the field of psychology. Get in touch: Website: www.bridgesofthemind.com LinkedIn: Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-frieze-85596ba5/ and Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-of-the-mind/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgesofthemind/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgesofthemind Email: erika@bridgesofthemind.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

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Today, I’m talking with Dr. Erika Frieze about the inspiration and structural vision behind the upcoming Bridging of the Minds Assessment Summit in Sacramento. Driven by a desire to bridge the practical gap between clinical, school, and pediatric assessment domains, Erika designed this conference to provide clinicians with immediate, actionable tools rather than purely theoretical research. We explore the two distinct presentation tracks, covering critical topics such as neuroaffirming evaluation practices, multicultural assessment, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder screening, and high-stakes accommodation ethics. Erika also details the intentional design of the event, including sensory-friendly spaces, hosted networking opportunities, and APA-approved continuing education credits.



<ul>
<li>00:34: The gap in practical assessment-focused conferences across clinical and school domains</li>



<li>02:10: Bridging diverse testing specialties into a unified event format</li>



<li>04:40: Designing the attendee experience, networking spaces, and sensory considerations</li>



<li>08:09: Overview of the two primary presentation tracks and flexible session access</li>



<li>10:25: Detailed breakdown of Track 1 speakers on neuroaffirming and multicultural frameworks</li>



<li>12:39: Detailed breakdown of Track 2 speakers on clinical precision and specialized evaluations</li>



<li>15:10: Highlighting community lived experience through the Fly Brave story</li>



<li>20:08: Continuing education credits, virtual access, and event registration details</li>
</ul>



Cool Things Mentioned



<ul>
<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/CRAFT-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="https://the-testing-psychologist.mykajabi.com/crafted-practice-home" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists</a></li>



<li><a href="http://www.reverbreports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reverb</a>: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists</li>



<li><a href="https://whova.com/web/FRbk0ALh0e8XX4RThhWUoqRRH8BGBn6BQXRAGtYVjic%3D/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for the event</a></li>



<li>American Psychological Association: <a href="http://www.apa.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.apa.org</a></li>



<li>National Association of School Psychologists: <a href="http://www.nasponline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nasponline.org</a></li>



<li>Society for Personality Assessment: <a href="http://www.personality.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.personality.org</a></li>



<li>American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology: <a href="http://www.theaacn.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.theaacn.org</a></li>



<li>National Academy of Neuropsychology: <a href="http://www.nanonline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nanonline.org</a></li>



<li>International Neuropsychological Society: <a href="https://the-ins.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://the-ins.org/</a></li>



<li>Kimpton Sawyer Hotel: <a href="https://www.sawyerhotel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sawyerhotel.com</a></li>



<li>Fly Brave Foundation: <a href="http://www.flybrave.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.flybrave.org</a></li>



<li>Echo and Rig Steakhouse Sacramento: <a href="https://www.echoandrig.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.echoandrig.com</a></li>
</ul>



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! <a href="https://bit.ly/3Rpwaot" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.therapynotes.com/testing</a>



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: <a href="https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist</a>&nbsp;



The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!



I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit <a href="https://athealth.com/the-testing-psychologist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">this link</a> 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!on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!








About Dr. Erika Frieze



Dr. Erika Frieze is a licensed clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, a neurodiversity-affirming practice specializing in comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment. Under her leadership, Bridges of the Mind has grown from a solo practice into a multi-site organization serving communities across California and Nevada, while also developing robust training programs for the next generation of psychologists. Bridges of the Mind is an APPIC member for both its doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs and recently completed its APA accreditation site visit for their doctoral internship program. In addition to her clinical work, Erika is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and was recently recognized as a 2026 Sacramento Business Journal Women Who Mean Business honoree. She is passionate about improving the assessment experience for individuals and families, mentoring developing clinicians, and building innovative, sustainable systems that create meaningful change within the field of psychology.



Get in touch:



<ul>
<li>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgesofthemind.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.bridgesofthemind.com</a></li>



<li>LinkedIn: Personal:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-frieze-85596ba5/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-frieze-85596ba5/</a>&nbsp;and</li>



<li>Business:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-of-the-mind/?viewAsMember=true" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-of-the-mind/?viewAsMember=true</a></li>



<li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridgesofthemind/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/bridgesofthemind/</a></li>



<li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridgesofthemind" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/bridgesofthemind</a></li>



<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:erika@bridgesofthemind.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">erika@bridgesofthemind.com</a></li>
</ul>




About Dr. Jeremy Sharp







I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the <a href="http://www.coloradocac.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colorado Center for Assessment &amp; Counseling</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/" rel="noopener noreferrer">private practice consulting</a> 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!



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