Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “What we call ‘intelligence’ is a performance. The measure of it is a fragile business.”  Dr. Josh Aronson, a pioneer in the field of stereotype threat, is here today for a fascinating and meaningful conversation. We talk through the origins of stereotype threat, why Josh prefers to call it “identity threat” instead, ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the first episode in the latest beginner practice series! Over the next several weeks, business episodes will largely focus on the beginning stages of practice. Today, I’m talking through the steps and mindset needed to actually start your practice. If you’ve never considered a private testing practice, my hope is ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Warning: I ask a lot of dumb questions during this interview. Thankfully, Dr. Bryn Harris is not only incredibly knowledgeable about culturally and linguistically responsive assessment, she’s also really kind. Dr. Harris has specialized in bilingual assessment, clinically and academically, for many years. She shares her knowledge today on topics like: What is ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Did you know that you can negotiate raises with insurance panels? It’s completely doable and something that you should be doing at least once a year. Today’s episode is all about how to negotiate and ideas that will help you score that fee increase that you’ve always wanted. Here are just a ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Karen Postal is a veritable rock star in the neuropsych world. In addition to an appointment at Harvard Medical School and serving as president of the AACN, she has developed a research program that directly informs her clinical practice from day to day. Today she talks with me all about her ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. There are so many documents and guidelines out there on billing insurance for testing. So why is it so hard? Variations among insurance panels are a big part of the equation. In spite of relatively clear “rules” about CPT codes and how to bill our services, many panels devise their own procedures ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Rachel and Steph from the Learn Smarter podcast are back! As educational therapists who’ve been working the front lines over the last few months, they have quite a bit of experience and knowledge to share around online learning, appropriate expectations for kids during this time, and navigating the conflict that will inevitably ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. To take insurance or not to take insurance? Such a big question! But it also conceals the complexity of the process. Once you decide to “take insurance,” there are many steps between deciding and actually billing your first insurance claim (and getting paid for it!). Join this insurance mini-series to learn the ... Read More

Dr. Andres Chou, an active member and resident comedian of the Testing Psychologist Community, is here today talking with me about clergy evaluations. Andres and I had a wonderful conversation about these evaluations and what it takes to make them a part of your practice. We also got into some deeper layers of spirituality and how your own views on ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This episode is for all of you who are thinking about hiring another psychologist in your practice to handle testing. A few episodes ago, we talked about finding a psychometrist. Bringing on another psychologist is similar but certainly has its own nuances. Here a few things that I cover today: How do ... Read More