The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In the second episode of my Scaling Smart mini-series, I dig into the tactical question every practice owner faces once they decide to grow: should you hire, or should you optimize the team and systems you already have? Drawing on my own experience—from my very first psychometrist hire 15+ years ago to the painful lessons of building a 45-person team—I break down the conditions that make hiring smart, the efficiencies that can buy you time without adding staff, and the middle path of cross-training and flexible roles. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “we need more people” and “we should be running leaner,” this episode will help you clarify your next move. Main topics covered When hiring truly makes sense (capacity, stepping back, profitability) Why busy staff don’t always equal profitable staff Lessons learned from hiring too quickly and without financial modeling Practical examples of optimization: AI tools, automation, time blocking, and systems fixes The “middle path”: using contractors and cross-training staff How to run a simple capacity audit before making your next hire Why right-sizing is personal and must align with your goals and lifestyle Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this first part of my Scaling Smart mini-series, I dive into one of the hardest decisions we face in private practice: should you grow your practice, or should you hold steady? I share candidly about my own journey—including the “live” challenge I’m facing right now with long waitlists and clients declining to book—and unpack both the green lights for growth and the red flags that signal it’s better to pause. You’ll also hear about times I expanded too quickly and how ego, scarcity, and shaky systems created more problems than solutions. If you’re trying to decide whether expansion is right for you, this episode will help you evaluate your own practice with clarity and intention. Main topics covered Why “right-sizing” is such a tough business decision Signs that it might be time to grow (capacity, waitlists, financial cushion) Signs to hold steady instead (burnout, shaky systems, ego-driven growth) The role of mindset: abundance vs. scarcity decisions Practical reflections and exercises to guide your next step Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Testing Psychologist episode on capacity and hiring Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

In this discussion, Dr. Erin Eadie, a Toronto-based clinical psychologist, and Dr. John Briere, a leading trauma researcher, delve into the evolution of trauma assessment. They explore why some individuals develop PTSD after similar events while others do not, emphasizing the role of prior experiences and context. The duo highlights the importance of cultural humility, especially when working with marginalized groups, and introduces new tools like the Social Discrimination and Maltreatment Scale. Their insights shed light on effective trauma assessment strategies for mental health professionals.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this special crossover episode, I joined my friend Dr. Tara Vossenkemper on her podcast, Culture Focused Practice. We dug deep into what it really means to slow down as a business owner, and the emotional whiplash that can come with choosing rest. This was one of the most real, unscripted conversations I’ve had on air—we talked openly about identity, achievement, grief, and the restless energy that often follows when things finally get quiet. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing “enough” or struggled to hold stillness without losing your sense of self, this episode will resonate. Main topics covered What “falling behind” really means for entrepreneurs The role of “enoughness” and the pressure to always do more Right-sizing a large practice and the identity shift that follows The emotional cost of slowing down: agitation, restlessness, grief Family of origin, personality, and achievement-driven identities How productivity, usefulness, and self-worth intertwine The tension between visionary work and integrator tasks Practical and personal strategies for managing stillness The beauty and pain of grief in business evolution The push-pull between sprinting through life and slowing down Resources mentioned Deep Work by Cal Newport: www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters: www.eosworldwide.com/rocket-fuel Tara’s podcast – The Culture Focused Practice: https://taravossenkemper.transistor.fm/ 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!. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Tara Vossenkemper Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPC, is a consultant, podcast host, and speaker who helps group practice owners build thriving teams and cultures (without losing their minds in the process). Known for blending humor with actionable insights, Tara leverages her own experience running a successful mid-size group practice to help other leaders tackle hiring challenges, streamline their systems using EOS, and create workplaces people genuinely love. When she’s not podcasting about practice ownership or facilitating masterminds, you’ll find her traveling the country in an RV, homeschooling her kids, and dreaming of one day planting a chestnut orchard and getting back into homesteading. Get in Touch & Resources: Website:www.taravossenkemper.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/drtaravossenkemper Podcast: [https://open.spotify.com/show/0IPKCRqiKLiF3xE0jY3Big?si=2c6f48ec352c43d2]  About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I talk with Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, about how to create neurodiversity-affirming schools. Drawing from her dual background in education and mental health—as well as her personal experience with ADHD—Emily breaks down how schools can shift from deficit-based models to strengths-based, inclusive practices that actually work. We talk universal design, accommodations that empower (not enable), navigating school systems with private evaluations, and why changing the language we use might be the most powerful intervention of all. Topics Covered: What “neurodiversity-affirming” really means The role of universal design in inclusive classrooms Why deficit-based language harms students—and how to reframe it Accommodations that promote independence vs. enablement Building metacognitive skills through collaborative planning How private evaluation recommendations translate (or don’t) into school settings Common pitfalls in IEP/504 expectations The importance of including neurodivergent educators in systemic change Sensory accommodations and overlooked supports Staying hopeful amidst resistance to change Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb report-writing software Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools by Emily Kircher-Morris & Amanda Morin: Buy on Amazon Neurodiversity Podcast (hosted by Emily): www.neurodiversitypodcast.com Limited series podcast Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Listen on Spotify Lives in the Balance (Ross Greene): www.livesinthebalance.org Dr. Ross Greene’s book The Explosive Child: Buy on Amazon 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 Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin are the co-authors of Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported. Emily is a licensed professional counselor and educator who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals in both clinical and school settings. Amanda is an educator, author, and advocate with expertise in universal design for learning and inclusive educational practices. Together, they provide practical strategies to help schools create environments where neurodivergent students feel understood, valued, and supported. Get in Touch & Resources: Emily’s Websitehttps://emilykirchermorris.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmilyKircherMorris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilykm_lpc Facebook: www.facebook.com/NeurodiversityPodcast Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theneurodiversitypodcast/ Amanda’s Website: https://amandamorin.com Amanda’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaMorinTeaches Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandarmorin/ About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I walk through my draft framework for AI competencies in psychology, designed to help clinicians and trainees navigate ethical, secure, and effective AI use. With AI adoption spreading rapidly in mental health, psychologists need clear benchmarks for what competence actually looks like. Drawing on my experience running an APA-accredited internship program, I outline seven domains of competence—from foundational knowledge to professional advocacy—that can guide both training and practice. This episode is a practical roadmap for supervisors, trainees, and clinicians looking to integrate AI responsibly into their work. Main topics covered: Why psychologists need defined AI competencies Ground zero: foundational AI knowledge for clinicians Transparency and informed consent when using AI Bias mitigation and equity in AI-supported services Privacy, security, and HIPAA concerns with AI tools Accuracy, misinformation, and safeguarding judgment The clinician’s role in maintaining human oversight Liability, ethics, and continuing education in AI Professional development and advocacy for responsible AI Resources Mentioned The Testing Psychologist consulting Reverb: AI report-writing software APA guidelines for AI use The Testing Psychologist proposed AI Competencies Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I step back from the nuts and bolts of AI tools and dig into the ethical, supervisory, and professional development challenges of using AI in psychological assessment. I share insights from aviation, medicine, and radiology to highlight risks like automation bias, skill decay, and over-reliance on AI. I also discuss how clinicians and trainees can protect their critical thinking, balance workload reduction with deliberate practice, and frame AI as a thought partner rather than a replacement for judgment. This conversation is designed to spark reflection on how AI is shaping not just our workflows, but our ethics, training practices, and professional identity as psychologists. Main topics covered: Does reducing cognitive load always help—or can it erode clinical skill? Strategies to prevent skill decay and maintain clinical proficiency Over-reliance, automation bias, and how to resist it Structured reflection exercises to improve judgment The role of deliberate practice in training and supervision Using AI as a thought partner versus a worker How AI-supported education can preserve skill development pathways Frameworks for trainees: explain-to-verify and reflective reasoning Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting “Panel on AI & Testing (AAPdN Annual Conference, April 2025)”: https://www.theaapdn.org/ “We’re All Wrong Sometimes: Blindspots, Biases, & Getting Better w/ Dr. Stephanie Nelson (The Testing Psychologist #276)”: https://thetestingpsychologist.com/276-were-all-wrong-sometimes-blindspots-biases-getting-better-w-dr-stephanie-nelson/ “Reverb (AI-assisted report writing for psychologists)”: https://reverbreports.com/ “Automation bias: a systematic review of frequency, effect, mediators, and mitigators (JAMIA, 2011)”: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3240751/ “Humans and automation: use, misuse, disuse, abuse (Parasuraman & Riley, 1997)”: https://web.mit.edu/16.459/www/parasuraman.pdf “Automation-induced complacency: NASA review and experiments (Prinzel et al., 2001)”: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20020021642/downloads/20020021642.pdf “Cognitive forcing strategies in clinical decisionmaking (Croskerry, 2003)”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12514691/ “Effect of availability bias and reflective reasoning on diagnostic accuracy (Mamede et al., JAMA 2010)”: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/186585 “The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance (Ericsson, Krampe, & Tesch-Römer, 1993)”: https://cseweb.ucsd.edu/classes/fa08/cse599/Papers/Ericsson.pdf “Care to Explain? AI Explanation Types Differentially Impact Chest Radiograph Diagnostic Performance and Physician Trust in AI (Radiology, 2024)”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39560483/ “Does AI help or hurt human radiologists’ performance? (Harvard DBMI summary of Agarwal et al., 2024)”: https://dbmi.hms.harvard.edu/news/does-ai-help-or-hurt-human-radiologists-performance-depends-doctor Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I dive into the real-world ways psychologists can harness AI in their practices. As a practice owner, consultant, and co-founder of Reverb, I share how AI can streamline report writing, organize clinical data, and improve efficiency across workflows. I walk through specific tools and examples—from summarizing evaluations and tailoring reports for different audiences to using AI for business tasks like financial analysis, scheduling optimization, and even creating visuals. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, this conversation highlights the most practical wins and pitfalls to be aware of right now. Main Topics Covered What AI can and cannot do for psychologistsUsing AI in report writing: background/history, tables, interview summaries, document reviewsGenerating recommendations and tailoring reports for different audiencesAI tools that enhance clinical workflows (Reverb, Bastion, Microsoft Copilot, Notebook LM, etc.)Creating visuals, handouts, and simplified reports for parents, teachers, and clientsAI outside of testing: email writing, financial analysis, scheduling workflows, stock photosPractical first steps for AI beginners in clinical practice Cool Things Mentioned Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb: the new standard in report writing AAPDN (American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology): www.aapdn.org Dr. Liz Angoff’s Resources: www.drlizangoff.com Productive Therapist (Uriah Guilford): www.productivetherapist.com Notebook LM (Google Workspace): notebooklm.google.com Microsoft Copilot (HIPAA Version): www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot BastionGPT: www.bastion.ai Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this special experiment, I let AI take over my podcast. That’s right—ChatGPT wrote the script and ElevenLabs generated my voice. No humans were harmed (though one was a little unsettled). This episode kicks off a four-part series on AI in clinical assessment. I explore why AI matters for our work as testing clinicians, how it’s already creeping into our workflows, and what questions we need to be asking now about ethics, liability, and clinical voice. It’s equal parts thrilling and terrifying, but either way, the future is here. Main Topics Covered Why I created a fully AI-generated episode The role of AI in psychological and neuropsychological assessment Six practical applications of AI for clinicians: Report drafting Data summarization Diagnostic formulation support Tailored language templates Scheduling and communication Thinking partner/decision support Ethical and clinical risks: homogenization, liability, nuance, and confidentiality The experiment of letting AI “write” parts of a behavioral observation section Key questions about authorship, responsibility, and data security Why AI should be treated like any other clinical tool—validate before use, keep the human in the loop What’s coming in the next three episodes of the AI series: Practical tools and workflows Ethics, supervision, and clinical judgment AI competency rubric for clinicians and trainees Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Reverb AI report-writing software ChatGPT ElevenLabs 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!e from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I talk with school psychologist–turned–tech entrepreneur Rich Brancaccio, creator of the Revibe wearable device (now available through Pearson). Rich shares his remarkable journey from problem-solving in the school setting to soldering circuit boards at his kitchen table and eventually building a company that integrates psychology, AI, and wearable technology. We dive into how the Revibe helps kids and adults stay on task, how it collects and personalizes real-time behavioral data, and what this might mean for the future of psychological practice. Whether you’re curious about interventions for ADHD, excited about innovation in assessment, or just a fellow tech nerd, you’ll find this conversation both fascinating and practical. Topics We Covered Rich’s journey from school psychologist to entrepreneur The origin story of Revibe: identifying a gap in interventions and data collection How the Revibe wearable works: silent vibration cues and metacognitive prompts The evolution of Revibe from simple prototype to AI-driven personalization Executive function reminders and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) features Data collection: fidgeting metrics, on/off-task feedback, and actionable insights Research outcomes and effect sizes from multiple studies How schools, parents, and clinicians are using the device Potential downsides and solutions (subscriptions, warranties, device loss concerns) Rich’s reflections on identity as both a school psychologist and technologist Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Revibe Connect / Revibe Tech (Pearson partnership): https://www.pearsonassessments.com Samsung Galaxy Watch (hardware platform for the latest Revibe version): https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) overview (APA): https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-174R Pearson Giveaway: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/campaign/revibe-TTP-giveaway.html 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 Rich Brancaccio Rich Brancaccio leads Pearson’s newly acquired wearable technology group. As a school psychologist passionate about helping children with focus and attention challenges, Rich, invented the original Revibe device help children perform to their fullest potential. Get in Touch & Resources: LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-brancaccio/ About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call