The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello and happy New Year to all of you! Today I’m doing a rundown (or roundup) of all of my favorite marketing practices. As testing folks, we offer a service that is different than therapy and thus requires slightly different marketing efforts. Some of the things I talk about include: Which professions ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello and welcome to the LAST episode of 2017! Thank you all SO MUCH for being part of the Testing Psychologist journey over the last year! What started as a vague desire to “teach more” has now grown into more than I could ever imagine – a full year of podcasting, nearly 15,000 ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello and happy holidays! I’m banking on the hope that you’ve decided to take a little time off to work ON your business this holiday season instead of simply working IN your business. It’s important to take stock once or twice a year and make sure that everything is running smoothly and ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. If you haven’t heard of Catherine (Cathy) Lord, you’ve most likely used one of her instruments in your assessments. She’s been researching and developing assessment methods for autism spectrum disorder for about 40 years, and she is co-author of both the ADI-R and the ADOS (and ADOS-2) – two “gold standard” tools ... Read More

Dr. Jacobus Donders, an expert in neuropsychology, shares insights on writing better reports. He discusses frustrations with lengthy and uninformative reports, the importance of clear referral information, structuring test results and interpretation, organizing reports using a pyramid model, and efficient report writing strategies. He also provides tips on handling disagreements in reports.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Emotional support animal (ESA) evaluations are gaining in popularity as more individuals seek to bring animals into apartments, dorms, and onto airplanes. Our very own Dr. Molly McLaren took some time to talk with me today about her exploration of ESA evaluations. Some things we cover are: What does the research say ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m coming at you with 5 simple tips for marketing your testing practice. I often get asked how to connect with other practitioners, how to get started in a brand new city, and many other marketing questions. Give this one a listen to get the answers to those questions and a ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m coming to you with a few simple tips to improve the billing in your testing practice. Bad billing can get you down and ultimately tank your practice. When you’re doing testing, it’s particularly important to have your billing services tightened up. This is the second of three in the “5 ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This question comes up all the time in the Facebook group and with my consulting clients: “How do I get my reports done faster?” Today I’m talking all about ways to get reports done more quickly and efficiently. I’m giving you five quick tips that you can implement nearly immediately to get ... Read More

In this engaging talk, Brad Pliner, CEO and co-founder of TherapyNotes—a leading EHR system for mental health professionals—shares his journey in developing user-friendly electronic health records. He discusses the benefits of transitioning from paper to digital, including enhanced security and efficiency. Listeners learn about crucial features like appointment reminders and optimized billing for therapists. Brad emphasizes the importance of continuous feedback in evolving TherapyNotes to meet the needs of psychologists, making it an indispensable tool for practitioners.