The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant
The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Come check it out as Dr. Jeremy Sharp covers everything you need to know to start or grow psychological assessment services in your private practice. We talk about finances, marketing, time management, self-care, technology, and life as a mental health practitioner. Jeremy chats with successful clinicians who share their experiences in testing and private practice to give you straightforward ideas for building thriving assessment services. Dr. Sharp is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological and neuropsychological testing. Over the past seven years, he has grown the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling from a solo practice to a multi-clinician clinic with over 1000% revenue increase. http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com

  1. OCT 24

    472. Design as a Marketing Tool w/ Carolyn Boldt

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Yes, layout and design of your office is definitely a part of your marketing and branding! Today’s conversation with Carolyn Boldt from CrossFields Interior & Architecture was SUCH a blast. We definitely cover some of the basics of layout and decoration, but we also spend a lot of time doing a live consultation where Carolyn looks at photos of my current waiting room and personal office, then gives tips on how to improve the spaces. With such a visual component, I definitely recommend watching the YouTube video if you can! Even if you can’t, there’s plenty to take away from this discussion to help make your office as inviting as possible. Enjoy! Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * https://crossfieldsdesign.com/planning-your-office/ * Youtube Video Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Carolyn Boldt Carolyn is personally passionate about holistic health and wellness, and an outspoken advocate that the environment of your space impacts your success. With over 40 years of experience in the commercial interior industry, she holds a BS in Interior Architectural Design from University of Texas at Austin, is NCIDQ Certified, a Registered Designer, a LEED AP, and Professional Member of IIDA/International Interior Design Association. In 2004, she and her husband, Scott, co-founded CrossFields as a design-build firm in Atlanta. In 2011 they changed their focus to expand the impact of holistic health by elevating the public’s image of alternative medicine through virtually creating outstanding healing environments nationwide. Carolyn loves to spend her time with her 8 wonderful grandchildren, involvement in church and community activities, traveling, and boating on the lake with her husband. Get in Touch * Website: https://crossfieldsdesign.com/

    49 min
  2. OCT 21

    471. From Psychologist to Legislator w/ Dr. Janice Lepore

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Dr. Janice Lepore, had the opportunity to spend a year in Congress as an APA Congressional Fellow. She’s here to share her experience during that year, as well as the path that led to it. If you’ve ever dreamt of “doing more” as a psychologist, this episode is for you! These are just a few topics that Janice and I discuss: * Janice’s personal experience with legislation and activism prior to the fellowship * The daily life of a Congressional fellow * Surprises from her time in Congress * Ways for all of us to get involved if we can’t work in Washington, DC for a year Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * NAMI * APA Congressional Fellowship Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Janice Lepore Janice Lepore is a Maryland licensed psychologist who has provided assessment, therapy, and consultation services in schools, hospitals, clinics, and her own private practice for the past 20 years. Over the past decade, she has also been engaged in local and state-level policy and advocacy, addressing issues related to mental and behavioral health, education, disability access and inclusion, and health equity and access. In 2023 Janice was selected as an APA/AAAS (triple A S is how that’s usually said) Congressional Fellow and placed her practice on sabbatical to spend a year embedded with the Health Policy team at the US Senate Committee on Finance. Get in Touch * LinkedIn: Janice Lepore * Email: JLepore@janiceleporepsyd.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at th...

    49 min
  3. OCT 17

    470. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: Owl (Basics)

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Community and among my coaching clients, I wanted to take a few episodes to dive in to some of the major players in the EHR space. Each of these reviews will focus primarily on the testing-specific aspects of each EHR, though I’ll also do an overview of non-testing features that are important.  For the FULL review experience, check out the accompanying video on the Testing Psychologist YouTube channel. Enjoy! Owl Practice is the star EHR for today. It’s a relatively new EHR that’s getting a lot of great reviews. Here’s how my review broke down: Pros: * Free trial, no credit card required, with customer support * Daily email series to onboard, plus a dedicated practice setup consultant * Set your availability and services/fees right up front during onboarding * Competitive pricing * Inclusive language * Waitlist feature built in Cons: * Language: “therapist” * Calendar and other screens take more time to load than I’d like * Can’t customize reminders based on appointment type * Note customization is clunky * Couldn’t figure out how to bill add-on codes or additional units Takeaway: assuming that you can bill for add-on codes and multiple units easily, I would certainly consider Owl as an EHR. There are some nitpicky problems, but it’s a viable solution with a great price point. Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Owl Practice * Insert YouTube link Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visita href="https://athealth.

    37 min
  4. OCT 14

    469. Parallel Learning w/ Diana Heldfond & Dr. A. Jordan Wright

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Join me in today’s conversation with Diana Heldfond and Dr. A. Jordan Wright, the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer for Parallel Learning. Parallel offers an ecosystem of tech tools and providers to help increase access to essential services for school-aged kids. Today’s episode covers a broad range of topics: tele-assessment, technology and AI, access, and provider burnout. Specifically, we discuss: * The origin of Parallel and how it’s serving a crucial need for school districts * Current state of the research on tele-assessment * How Parallel is leveraging technology in assessment * What it’s like to be a Parallel provider Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Evidence-Based Clinical Psychological Assessment paper * Jeremy’s report-writing software, Reverb: www.reverbreports.com Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Diana Heldfond Diana Heldfond is the Founder and CEO of Parallel Learning, a technology-forward education company focused on supporting students with learning differences. Parallel provides resources and encouragement to help these students succeed in the classroom and beyond by building confidence in their strengths and creating strategies to overcome challenges. Heldfond’s goal is to simplify access to care for families, providers, and educators, ensuring that more students receive the support they deserve. About Dr. A. Jordan Wright Dr. A. Jordan Wright is Chief Clinical Officer at Parallel, leading their clinical vision for accessible, evidence-based support services for students with learning differences. He’s also a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU, directing their combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology PhD program. An expert in psychological assessment, Dr. Wright is a prolific author and researcher, emphasizing LGBTQIA+ issues and social justice. Get in Touch

    49 min
  5. OCT 7

    468. Intensive Outpatient Treatment Models w/ Katelyn Reed, MS

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Katelyn Reed from Thriving Minds, a group practice in Michigan, is here to talk with me about their intensive treatment model for a variety of anxiety-related disorders like selective mutism and school refusal. While not directly assessment-focused, the episode is great for those of us with multiple service lines in our practice and for anyone working with kids who might benefit from an intensive approach. These are a few areas that we dive into: * Research support for intensive treatment vs. extended treatment * Screening and preparing clients and families for this model * Billing for this approach to treatment * Marketing and referrals for intensive treatment Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents: Revised and Updated Edition Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Katelyn Reed, MS Katelyn Reed, M.S. is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and the Selective Mutism Program Director at Thriving Minds Family Services, located in Michigan. Through her work at Thriving Minds, Katelyn specializes in treating children with Selective Mutism via traditional weekly therapy, intensive therapy (i.e., 15-20 hours of treatment in one week), and group therapy models. Katelyn is the current President of the Selective Mutism Association and co-author to the recent book, Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents: Revised and Updated Edition. Get in Touch * Email: kreed@thrivingminds.info * Website: https://www.thrivingmindsbehavioralhealth.com/ * Instagram:@thrivingmindsbh

    49 min
  6. OCT 3

    467. Beyond “Culture” w/ Dr. Tara Vossenkemper

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “Culture” is such an important part of running a business, but the word itself is also getting a little overplayed and has almost become a cliche at this point. That’s why I’m so grateful to have Dr. Tara Vossenkemper here to dig deep into the idea of culture – what it is, how we define it in a mental health practice, how we create it, and how we nurture it. Whether you’re running a small practice or a larger one, there’s a ton of good info to take from this episode! Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Culture Code book * John Gottman & Julie Schwartz-Gottman’s work * So Good They Can’t Ignore You book * Practice Culture First Membership Your-Last-Hiring-ProcessDownload Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Tara Vossenkemper Dr. Tara Vossenkemper is a consultant and practice owner who helps group practices thrive. She brings 10 years of experience and a refreshingly direct approach to tackling challenges like toxic hires and team burnout. Dr. Vossenkemper empowers leaders to build people-first businesses with strong cultures that prioritize both well-being and success. Get in Touch * Website: https://www.taravossenkemper.com/about-tara * Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/hello-taravossenkemper/discovery-call? About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    49 min
  7. SEP 23

    466. Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessment w/ Dr. Matt Zakreski

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In yet another installment of “Why haven’t we talked about this on the podcast yet??”, I have Dr. Matt Zakreski here to dive into neurodiversity-affirming assessment practices. Matt draws from years of experience and hundreds of speaking engagements on this topic during this conversation. Perhaps most importantly, he makes it okay to not have all the answers and to keep getting better in this area of practice. These are a few other topics that we tackle: * Definitions of neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming * Statistics on neurodiversity in our country right now * Testing-specific practices to be more affirming, all the way from website design to report-writing Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Featured Resource I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long-time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Matt Zakreski Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken hundreds of times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent kids. Dr. Zakreski is a member of Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), and Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective: Get in Touch * Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/drmattzakreski * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ * LinkedIn: a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zakreski-0a32358" target="_blank" rel="norefe...

    49 min
  8. SEP 16

    465. WAIS-5 Unboxing

    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello all! I’m here today with likely the most anticipated event of the year in the assessment world: the arrival and unboxing of the WAIS-5! Pearson was kind enough to send me a kit a little early so I could check it out and share some thoughts with all of you. Just a possibly obvious note: today’s “episode” is best consumed in video format, so head on over to the Testing Psychologist YouTube channel to see the full unboxing video! Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Youtube Unboxing Video Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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Come check it out as Dr. Jeremy Sharp covers everything you need to know to start or grow psychological assessment services in your private practice. We talk about finances, marketing, time management, self-care, technology, and life as a mental health practitioner. Jeremy chats with successful clinicians who share their experiences in testing and private practice to give you straightforward ideas for building thriving assessment services. Dr. Sharp is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological and neuropsychological testing. Over the past seven years, he has grown the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling from a solo practice to a multi-clinician clinic with over 1000% revenue increase. http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com

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