The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. John Clarke has a lot going on right now. Here’s what John has done within the last two years: grown a thriving, cash-pay practice in a brand new city for the SECOND time in his life, founded Private Practice Workshop to help therapists build their own practices, and most recently unveiled Unconditional ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Jaime Jay is one the most knowledgeable, kind, optimistic, and genuinely joyous individuals I’ve ever met. He has founded more businesses than I can count, and he is a self-proclaimed “biggest hockey fan in the world.” A true renaissance individual. Today, Jaime talks with me about virtual assistants (hint: they’re not robots) ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Finding the right arrangement of office furniture for a testing practice can be hard. You either have to have a REALLY big office to accommodate the testing table and a sitting area, or be really good at managing small spaces. I talk about both in this episode, from considerations in looking for ... Read More

Dive into the world of autism spectrum assessments with insights on effective evaluation strategies for both children and adults. Discover key assessment tools such as structured interviews and standardized tests, along with the importance of personalized approaches. The discussion also underscores the unique challenges faced by specific populations, like females. Plus, get excited about an upcoming webinar on innovative test administration methods that emphasizes community involvement and listener engagement.

Discover effective strategies to manage challenging behaviors in the testing room, especially when working with kids. Learn how preparation and a supportive environment can make a significant difference. The conversation dives into defiance, anxiety, and even silliness during assessments, providing practical methods to navigate these hurdles. It also emphasizes community engagement and hints at future discussions about report writing and diverse assessment techniques.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. After FIVE YEARS of doing everything myself in private practice, I finally took the leap to start outsourcing some of the administrative tasks. Since then, the practice’s annual revenue has literally doubled. When we first start out in private practice, it’s really easy to take on everything because we don’t believe others ... 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. It was 2011, and I suddenly found myself with TEN TIMES the assessment referrals that I typically received in a month. I decided almost overnight that I needed to hire someone else, but I definitely made mistakes along the way. Today I’m talking all about how to grow your practice into a ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. If you haven’t heard of Q-interactive by now, you’re missing out on a true game changer for psychological testing. I feel really lucky to have two of the main guys from Q-interactive on the show with me today. We talk through a lot of information that will help you figure out if ... 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