The Testing Psychologist Podcast

351. Psychedelic-Assisted Treatment w/ Dr. Craig Heacock

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Craig Heacock - friend, local psychiatrist, and fellow runner and podcaster - is back

350. Strategies to Streamline Your Evaluations

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the number one question that comes up again and again in the testing psychologist world?

349. The EOS Journey (Year One): Quarterly Pulsing #2

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for a few business episodes.

348. Differentiating ADHD & ASD, Part 2 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Caroline Buzanko is here for part 2 of this mini-series on differentiating ADHD from ASD.

347. Personal Limitations to Getting Paid

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard that you need to keep a credit card on file and have a no-show policy.

346. Differentiating ADHD & Autism, Part 1 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many kids have you seen over the last few years with rule-outs of both ADHD and autism spectrum disorder?

345. Why & How We Moved to a Compensation Rubric

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Compensation is a big topic in my mastermind groups and consulting.

344: ADHD & ID w/ Dr. Jessica Robb Mazzant

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the fall, I had the privilege to take a 6-week continuing education class on assessment...

343: Experiential Intelligence w/ Dr. Soren Kaplan

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our experiences give us so much information.

342. Private Pay Transition #1: Making the Decision

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the next several months, I’m going to chronicle my practice’s journey as we try to move away from insurance panels.

341. Why Work in a Group Practice?

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This was an interesting episode for me to tackle.

340: Combatting Stereotype Threat w/ Dr. Geremy Grant

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’re likely aware of the concept of stereotype threat and may have even listened to my previous episode with Dr. Josh Aronson, where we discussed ...

339. Finances of Paper vs. Digital Administration

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m talking through the costs of paper vs. digital administration of a testing battery.

338. Interview Tips for Interns and Postdocs

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s interview season! Such an exciting and nerve-wracking time for applicants and sites alike.

337. The Best Episodes of 2022

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That’s right, everyone - it’s time for another “best of” episode!

336. Unstuck and On Target w/ Dr. Laura Anthony

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone out there in the market for a research-supported intervention program to build executive functioning skills for neurodivergent kids?

335. Year-End Review Series #4: Your Growth

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series. This series is meant to help you lo...

334. Strengths-Based Applications of the CogAT w/ Anna Houseman and Dr. Joni Lakin

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Both my kids and many children I’ve worked with over the years have taken the CogAt, and I’m guessing that many of you have a similar experience.

333. Year-End Review Series #3: Your Schedule

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series.

332. Year-End Review Series #2: Your Clientele

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series.

330. Year-End Review Series #1: Your Numbers

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series.

329. Gaming & Mental Health w/ Dr. Anthony Bean

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anthony Bean is here to chat with me about one of my favorite topics: gaming!

328. Happy Hour #4 w/ Dr. Andres Chou, Dr. Laura Sanders, Dr. Chris Barnes, and Dr. Stephanie Nelson

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another happy hour episode with four of my good friends and testing psychologists!

327. Gender Affirming Assessment w/ Dr. Addyson tucker

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re tackling yet another topic that has somehow NOT made it to the podcast yet: gender-affirming assessment.

326. Is Owning a Group Practice the Right Financial Choice?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are any number of reasons for growing from a solo practice to a group practice.

325. Foundations of Memory w/ Dr. Jennifer Puig & Dr. Lisa Drozdick

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Puig and Dr. Lisa Drozdick are here to talk with me about the foundational aspects of memory.

324. How to Train an Admin to Answer the Phone

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In my individual and group consulting, one thing that comes up ALL THE TIME is...

323. Deep Work and How to Achieve It

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been researching productivity for many years at this point.

322. My Credit Card Strategy

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Credit card strategy? What does that even mean?

321. Practice Finances Mini-Series: More Nuanced Numbers

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode number two in the practice finances mini-series.

320. Substance-Induced Psychosis w/ Dr. Craig Heacock

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m honored to chat today with Dr. Craig Heacock, a good friend, local psychiatrist, and fellow runner and podcast host.

319. Practice Finances Mini-Series: What Numbers are Important to Track?

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The next couple of business episodes will focus on finances.

318. Assessment as Advocacy w/ Dr. Linda McGhee, Dr. Shalena Heard, and Dr. Tanisha Drummond

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know many of us like to think that our assessments are “strengths-based,” but what does that really mean?

317. No, You’re Not Crazy (Missing Episodes Update)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, listeners! Just a quick check-in to give you a status update on the podcast.

316. Negotiating Skills for Practitioners

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is largely comprised of reflections on the book, Never Split the Difference, by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz.

315. The EOS Journey, Part 9: Quarterly Pulsing #1

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for a few business episodes.

314. Realistic Expectations for College Accommodations w/ Elizabeth Hamblet

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Hamblet from LD Advisory is here to chat with me about preparing students and their families for the world of college accommodations.

313. Practicing Through a Recession

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Y’all, it looks like we’re headed toward a recession.

312. Low Cost Online Marketing Options

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves free stuff, right? Today’s episode is all about the “free” options for online marketing.

311. OCD and Related Diagnoses w/ Dr. Erika Vivyan

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m here today with Dr. Erika Vivyan to talk all about OCD.

310. Guardianship and Conservatorship Evals w/ Dr. Amber Vernon

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am delighted to have Dr. Amber Vernon here with me today to chat about guardianship and conservatorship evaluations.

309. Retreat Planning for 2022-2023

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know that I’m a big fan of optimizing your schedule...

308. Transdiagnostic Neonatal Neuropsychology w/ Dr. Tricia Williams

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tricia (Trish) Williams is here to chat with me about transdiagnostic neonatal neuropsychology.

307. Robust Interpretation Practices w/ Dr. W. Joel Schneider

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joel Schneider is back for another episode with his characteristic blend of humor, storytelling, and clinical acumen.

306. Reflections on the Group Practice Owners Summit

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking about my experience at the most recent Group Practice Owners Summit

305. Millennials, Private Pay, and Values-Based Practice w/ Dr. Paige Hover

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paige Hover is here chatting with me about the business and practice with young adults.

304. The EOS Journey, Part 8: Reflections After Three Months

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the eighth episode in the series.

303. Neurodivergent Couples w/ Dr. Wendy Marsh

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Wendy Marsh is here to chat with me about neurodivergent couples.

302. Want to Pay a Salary? Do the Math!

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The issue of compensation models comes up ALL THE TIME in my consulting and mastermind groups.

301. ADHD Series: Non-Medication Treatment Options

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the final episode in the ADHD series. Today, I’m discussing non-medication treatment options for ADHD.

300. Reflections on 300 Podcast Episodes

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 300th episode of the Testing Psychologist podcast!

299. ADHD Series: Myths & Medication

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode in the ADHD series. Today’s episode is all about medication and the myths surrounding it.

298. The EOS Journey, Part 7: Visioning vs. Integrating

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes.

297. ADHD Series: ADHD & Related Health Concerns

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode in the ADHD series.

296. The Importance of “No”

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard it before - on this podcast, on other podcasts, in books, maybe even from your own internal voice.

295. ADHD Series: Lifestyle Risks

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this continued ADHD series, I’m summarizing the research on lifestyle risks associated with ADHD.

294. The EOS Journey, Part 6: Implementing

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the sixth episode in the series.

293. ADHD Series: The Role of Sleep & Diet in ADHD

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this continued ADHD series, I’m summarizing the research on the impact of sleep and diet on ADHD.

292. The EOS Journey, Part 5: Vision Day 2

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fifth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 2, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

291. Is ADHD “Caused” by Modern Society?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

290. Executive Functioning & ADHD

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

289. Why I Don’t Like the Percentage Pay Model

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

288. What Actually Is Hyperfocus?

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

287. The EOS Journey, Part 4: Vision Day 1

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

286. How Can Exercise Help ADHD?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

285. The EOS Journey, Part 3: Gaining Traction

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the third episode in the series.

284. Announcement: Upcoming ADHD Series!

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus.

283. The EOS Journey, Part 2: Focus Day

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the second episode in the new series.

282. Why Learners Lie (and What to do About It) w/ Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello all! I’m back with Steph and Rachel from the Learn Smarter podcast to talk about a topic that we’ve all likely experienced in some form or a...

281. The EOS Journey, Part 1: Foundations

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes.

279. Flat Fee vs. Hourly Pricing for Evaluations

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wrestled with how to price your evaluations? There are many different ways to collect payment in your practice

278. A Deeper Dive into Pediatric PVT’s w/ Dr. Cecil Reynolds

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cecil Reynolds is here to have in-depth discussion on pediatric performance validity testing.

277. Why Not Hire a Therapist?

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about hiring clinicians to help expand your testing services, but what about hiring a therapist?

276: We’re All Wrong Sometimes: Blindspots, Biases, & Getting Better w/ Dr. Stephanie Nelson

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stephanie Nelson returns today to talk with me about the different ways we can be wrong in our clinical decision-making.

275. Growing Your Practice with Early Career Psychologists

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring has been hard lately, y’all! I’ve heard from so many practice owners around the country that they’re having difficulty finding licensed c...

274: Avoiding School Psychologist Burnout w/ Dr. Geremy Grant

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying that the risk for clinical burnout is very high these days. Dr. Geremy Grant, NCSP, is here to chat with me about burnout among...

273. Ways to Collect Payment in Your Testing Practice

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode in the beginner practice launch series! As always, if you haven’t listened to the previous few episodes, go back and ch...

272: Context-Driven Conceptualization in Assessment w/ Dr. Jordan Wright

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jordan Wright is back on the podcast to talk about deliberate, context-driven conceptualization in the assessment process.

271. Marketing When You Start Your Testing Practice

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode in the beginner practice launch series! If you haven’t listened to the previous few episodes, they’re all related ...

270. Engaging Adolescents During an Evaluation w/ Dr. Liz Angoff

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Liz Angoff, my guest from episode 181, is back to share more about engaging adolescents in the evaluation process.

269. Is it Too Early to Hire Admin Help?

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moving forward with the theme of launching your testing practice, today’s topic is figuring out when to hire admin support.

268: Masterclass: Autistic Adolescent Girl w/ Dr. Donna Henderson

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another masterclass episode! If you haven’t listened to the prior masterclasses, these episodes are a little different than typical ...

267. Biggest Hurdles When Starting a Testing Practice

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the beginner practice launch series, today I’m discussing some of the biggest hurdles to starting a testing practice.

266: The Business of Immigration Evaluations w/ Georgia King, LCSW

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration evaluations can be so valuable to the folks who need them, yet most of us received little to no training in graduate school on how to cond...

265. Steps to Launch Your Testing Practice, Part 2

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second show in a series of episodes aimed at the beginning practice owner! If you’re planning to launch your testing practice, these ...

264. High-Stakes Testing Accommodations w/ Dr. Emin Gharibian

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emin Gharibian is back to talk with me about evaluations for accommodations on high-stakes standardized tests such as the MCAT, bar exam, USMLE, a...

263. Steps to Launch Your Testing Practice, Part 1

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first in a series of episodes aimed at the beginning practice owner! If you’re planning to launch your testing practice, these next f...

262. Beyond ODD and Conduct Disorder w/ Dr. Akeem Marsh & Dr. Lara Cox

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re someone who questions the utility of oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and other disruptive behavior diagnoses - this episo...

261. Holiday Hopes #7: Celebrations

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This seventh episode in the series is all about celebrating your successes. What better time to reflect on what’s going well than the new year?

260. Assessment with Visually Impaired Kids, Part 2 w/ Dr. Carol Evans, Marnee Loftin, Dr. Terese Pawletko, May Nguyen, and Stephanie Herlich

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second episode in a two-part series on assessment with visually impaired kids!

259. Holiday Hopes #6: Support Staff

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This sixth episode in the series is all about hiring and training support staff. What better time to delegate some tasks and free up time than the new...

258. Assessment with Visually Impaired Kids, Part 1 w/ Dr. Carol Evans, Marnee Loftin, Dr. Terese Pawletko, May Nguyen, and Stephanie Herlich

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode in a two-part series on assessment with visually impaired kids! I’m honored to have five highly accomplished and knowle...

257. The Best Episodes of 2021

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are at the end of another year! Looking back at my notes from the “Best Episodes of 2020” show...

256. Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders w/ Dr. Robb Mapou

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I read Dr. Robb Mapou’s book, Adult Learning Disabilities and ADHD, several years ago and remember being blown away with the detail of interview que...

255. Holiday Hopes #5: Collections

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This fifth episode in the series is all about making sure that you’re collecting on the money that you’re charging.

254. Adaptive Functioning w/ Dr. Celine Saulnier

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so happy to welcome Dr. Celine Saulnier back to the podcast to talk with us about adaptive functioning.

253. Holiday Hopes #4: Rates

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This fourth episode in the series is all about increasing rates.

251. Holiday Hopes #3: Reports

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This third episode in the series is all about your report template.

250. Non-Credible Performance in Pediatric Assessment w/ Dr. David Baker

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is yet another episode that could have been done a LONG time ago, but it was well worth the wait!

249. Holiday Hopes #2: Referral Sources

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Holiday Hopes series! Holiday Hopes is a seven-part series to carry you through the next several weeks.