The Testing Psychologist Podcast

248. Math Disorders w/ Dr. Paul Cirino

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly 250 episodes deep into the podcast and have yet to do an episode specifically on math disorders! Well, that...

247. Holiday Hopes #1: Your Schedule

11 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.

246. Financial Literacy & Knowing Your Numbers

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of content for the podcast from my mastermind groups. Today’s episode is a great example.

245. Feeling Confident in Court w/ Nicol Stolar-Peterson

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had SO MUCH FUN talking with Nicol Stolar-Peterson about all things forensic.

244. Attention w/ Dr. Michael Posner

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am honored to have a true legend in our field on the podcast today.

243. Tech Tools I’m Using Right Now

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of discussion in the Testing Psychologist Community about technology in our practices.

242. Parent Perspectives on the Assessment Process, Part 2 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second episode in a two-part series with Dr. Caroline Buzanko on the parent experience of the assessment process!

241. Work Less, Feel Better, Be More Productive w/ Joe Sanok

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My friend and original business coach, Joe Sanok, is back on the podcast talking about his new book, Thursday is the New Friday.

240. Parent Perspectives on the Assessment Process, Part 1 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a two-part series with Dr. Caroline Buzanko on the parent experience of the assessment process!

239. Deep Dive into Search Engine Optimization w/ Aaron Carpenter

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have Aaron Carpenter from Legendary Lion, a digital creative agency specializing in mental health practices, here to talk all about search engine op...

238. KnowNeuropsychology w/ Dr. Cady Block and Anny Reyes

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with our theme of accessibility and inclusion within neuropsychology, I have Dr. Cady Block and Anny Reyes here to talk about the KnowNeuro...

237. Good Values, Good People w/ Dan Konigsberg

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Konigsberg has been running a successful software business for over 20 years. Along the way, he’s learned a ton of valuable lessons about compan...

236. Happy Hour #3 w/ Dr. Andres Chou, Dr. Laura Sanders, Dr. Chris Barnes, and Dr. Stephanie Nelson

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back with four of my favorite psychologists for another happy hour episode!

235. Ways to Offer Benefits to Your Employees

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of questions during consulting about how to offer benefits to employees.

234. Central Auditory Processing Disorder w/ Dr. Michael Wolff

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for an information-packed episode on a controversial topic? This one is for you. Dr. Mike Wolff is here to talk through the ins and outs of cent...

233. Effective Employee Interviews

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with the theme of hiring, today I’m talking about interviewing tips. Let’s say that you’ve found a few good candidates - now you have...

232. The Society for Black Neuropsychology w/ Dr. Courtney Ray

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Underrepresentation is a HUGE problem in the field of neuropsychology. My guest today, Dr. Courtney Ray, is one of several folks who are working hard ...

231. How and Who to Start Hiring

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In my mastermind groups and individual consulting sessions, I get a lot of questions about hiring. Many folks are interested in expanding but are unsu...

230. Identifying Adult Autism w/ Dr. Theresa Regan

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Theresa Regan translated her personal experience with an autistic child into a passion for helping autistic adults in her neuropsych practice. She...

229. Anticipating Office Space Needs

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re trying to grow, finding office space can be a tricky venture. Many of us assume that we need to leap in...

228. Making Meaning with Your Clients: Translating Millon Theory into Clinical Impact w/ Dr. Seth Grossman & Dr. Robert Tringone

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am honored to have Dr. Seth Grossman and Dr. Robert Tringone on the show today to talk about the Millon family of instruments. Not only were Robert ...

227. Writing a Stellar Job Ad

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anybody else having a hard time finding clinicians? In my talks with other practice owners around the country, it seems like EVERYONE is struggling to...

226. Dimensional Conceptualization of Psychological Problems w/ Dr. Ben Lahey

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve spoken with a number of folks over the years about the growing shift to a dimensional model of mental health. Today’s guest has literally wri...

225. Transitioning from Insurance to Private Pay w/ Dr. Annie VanSkiver

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to go private pay and still provide access to folks who need evaluations but can’t pay for them? This episode is for you.

224. Assessing Motor-Impaired Kids w/ Dr. Jen Engle

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jen Engle, board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist, is here to talk about best practices for assessing motor-impaired children.

223. Prioritizing and Dealing with Overwhelm

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, hello there! It’s been a while since we talked. Guess what? I completely ignored ALL of my own advice, outlined in exquisite detail on this po...

222. Dock Health w/ Michael Docktor, MD

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with the idea of systems and getting our practices to a more manageable place, I’m talking with Dr. Mike Docktor today. Mike is a pediatr...

221. Youthful Offender Evaluations w/ Dr. Nicole Vienna

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole Vienna of Vienna Psychological Group is here to chat about youthful offender evaluations, a specialty area within her forensic practice. Th...

220. Financial Planning w/ Ariel Ward, CFP

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s rewind to four years ago when I was super confused and overwhelmed with the financial aspect of my practice. I knew I needed to be saving for ...

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

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another happy hour episode! After having so much fun during the first episode back in February 2020, we thought we’d make this a reg...

218. Summer Slam #3: Revisit Your Rates

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about revisiting your rates. Theoretically, we should be raising our rates at least once a year, but many of us either forget or ...

217. Dynamic Assessment with Second Language Learners w/ Dr. Esther Geva

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Esther Geva is here to talk through her work with assessing English language learners. She has worked for years in this arena and has literally co...

216. Summer Slam #2: Revisit Your Battery

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Summer Slam #2, we’re talking about revising your battery. How many of us have been giving the same measures year after year, with little though...

215. Cognitive Testing for Preschoolers w/ Dr. Stephanie Meyer

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Preschool assessment is a relatively untouched topic here on the podcast, but that changes with today’s episode! Dr. Stephanie Meyer is here to chat...

214. Summer Slam #1: Revisit Your Schedule

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Summer Slam series will have a few quick, to-the-point episodes with simple, actionable tips for you to put in place immediately. The strategies w...

213. Research-based Testing Accommodations With Dr. Ben Lovett (Replay)

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Lovett is back and talking all about his book, Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. He has a stellar command of the research...

212. A “Checklist Manifesto” Approach to Testing

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you entered the testing room, started the battery, and figured out that you left something crucial in another office (for me, it’...

211. Legal and Ethical Issues in Assessment With Dr. Amanda Zelechoski (Replay)

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you run into challenging or ambiguous ethical situations and looked around your office, wishing an attorney would appear to answer...

210. Finding CEU’s on Assessment Topics

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m addressing another frequent question from the Facebook group and my consulting clients: where can I find CEU credits on assessment-related...

209. Conceptualizing & Treating Irritable Kids w/ Dr. Melissa Brotman

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Irritability in kids has been a personal and professional interest for nearly two decades. I went to grad school at a time when pediatric bipolar diso...

208. Providing and Seeking Consultation w/ Dr. Kathryn Esquer

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I cannot count how many times I’ve seen requests for clinical consultation come up in the Testing Psychologist Community and elsewhere. Fortunately,...

207. Understanding Female Psychopathy w/ Dr. Jason Smith & Dr. Ted Cunliffe

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview was fascinating. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ted Cunliffe and Dr. Jason Smith, two of the co-authors of the book, Unde...

206. Next Level Systems w/ Natasha Vorompiova from Systems Rock

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been talking a lot about systems on the podcast lately. Today I have a true master of systems, Natasha Vorompiova from Systems Rock, to share ...

205. The SPECTRA w/ Dr. Justin Sinclair and Dr. Mark Blais

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The realm of psychopathology assessment is fascinating to me. Today I’m speaking with the developers of the SPECTRA Indices of Psychopathology, Dr. ...

204. Admin Support, Email Management, & Imposter Syndrome w/ Uriah Guilford, LMFT

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Uriah Guilford, the owner of The Productive Therapist virtual assistant company, joins me again today for another wide-ranging and dynamic conversatio...

203. Assessment in Puerto Rico w/ Dr. Oxalis Jusino

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Oxalis Jusino has made it her mission to advance the state of assessment in Puerto Rico. She also has an excellent Spanish-language podcast (linke...

202. From Solo to Group Testing Practice w/ Dr. Mandi White-Ajmani

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a solo practitioner thinking about making the leap to a group testing practice? That’s where Dr. Mandi White-Ajmani was a few years ago, and...

201. The Latest Research on ADHD With Dr. Joel Nigg (Replay)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if diet really plays a role in ADHD? What about screen time? Is medication still the best treatment? Dr. Joel Nigg sits down with me tod...

200. Reverse Interview: The Testing Psychologist Journey w/ Dr. Jeremy Sharp

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a little departure from normal...instead of me interviewing someone or monologuing on a business topic, I’ve invited my friend and c...

199. Conducting a Valid ADHD Assessment w/ Dr. Julie Suhr & Dr. Allyson Harrison

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you include a PVT as part of your standard ADHD battery? If not, I bet you will after this episode! Drs. Julie Suhr and Allyson Harrison are here t...

198. Transitioning from Therapy to Testing

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve spoken with so many consulting clients over the last few years who want to transition to an all-testing practice and stop seeing therapy client...

197. Evolution of Cognitive Assessment w/ Dr. W. Joel Schneider

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joel Schneider is here talking about the evolution of cognitive theory and assessment. I’ve been reading Joel’s blog for about 10 years now, a...

196. Reaching Out to Referral Sources

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many podcast episodes are born from conversations with my consulting clients. This one is no exception. I’ve been asked so many times, “How do ...

195. Assessment for Gifted and Twice Exceptional Individuals with Dr. Aimee Yermish (Replay)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a grown up gifted kid herself, Dr. Aimee Yermish definitely "gets it." She coupled her lifetime of personal experience with a doctorate in psycholo...

194. Establishing a Consultation Group

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is an attempt to answer a question that I get a lot from consulting clients and the Facebook group: how do you find a consultation g...

193. Masterclass: Reading & Executive Functioning w/ Dr. Steve Feifer

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Masterclass episode! If you missed the first one with Dr. Stephanie Nelson, definitely check that one out. Today my guest is Dr. St...

192. Form Publisher w/ Dr. Rebecca Murray-Metzger

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to streamline their report-writing process, right?? If you’ve ever wished that you could cut down the time spent writing your history...

191. Pediatric Diagnostic Interviews

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is an excerpt from a recent presentation that I gave to the Group for Rural Internship Training (GRIT) on pediatric assessment. This...

190. Journaling for Productivity

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking about my experience with journaling for productivity. Back in December 2020, after a completely insane year, I found myself feelin...

189. All About Selective Mutism w/ Dr. Aimee Kotrba (Replay)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have any of you worked with non-verbal kids? Many of us have. I’ve had several kids who were not speaking well into childhood and struggled with dia...

188. Systems for Days w/ Alison Pidgeon, LPC

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello again, everyone. We’re wrapping up our Practice of the Practice takeover with a fantastic conversation with Alison Pidgeon. Alison is the “s...

187. Dr. Maggie Sibley – Differential Diagnosis and Assessment of ADHD (Replay)

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Maggie Sibley has been researching ADHD assessment and intervention for nearly her entire academ...

186. Storytelling and Creativity in Business w/ LaToya Smith

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of the most inspiring podcast interviews I’ve ever done. I thought that LaToya Smith and I were going to dive into inclusive hiring prac...

185. Article Review: IOPC Guidance on Assessment During the Pandemic

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking through the recently released article from the Inter Organizational Practice Committee on recommendations for care during the pand...

184. Private Pay Strategies w/ Whitney Owens, LPC

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this month’s Practice of the Practice takeover, I’m talking with Whitney Owens about how to start and grow a private pay practice i...

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

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s new format, Happy Hour, brings you a free-flowing discussion with five testing psychologists on a variety of issues relevant to our lives.

182. Next Level Practice w/ Joe Sanok

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My original business coach and good friend, Joe Sanok, is back on the podcast for the first time in FOUR YEARS to catch up and talk about private prac...

181. Tools for Feedback Sessions with Kids w/ Dr. Liz Angoff

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “This is not optional.” Anybody ever had a feedback session with a younger kid only to have the ...

180. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: Jane (Basics)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 epis...

179. Trauma-Informed Assessment, Part 2 w/ Dr. Julia Strait

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This episode is part 2 in the trauma-informed assessment mini-series with Dr. Julia Strait. If you d...

178. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: IntakeQ (Basics)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Comm...

177. Trauma-Informed Assessment, Part 1 w/ Dr. Julia Strait

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the first in a two-part series on trauma-informed assessment. I can’t count how many ti...

176. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: TherapyAppointment (Basics)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Comm...

175. Processing Speed and Psychiatric Disorders w/ Dr. Ellen Braaten

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here “Kids tell us what they’re capable of doing through what they don’t want to do.” Dr. Ellen Br...

174. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: TheraNest (Basics)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Comm...

173. Journey to the MMPI-3 w/ Dr. Yossi Ben-Porath

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Yossi Ben-Porath is here with me today talking about the MMPI through the ages. As someone invol...

172. The Best Episodes of 2020

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Well. 2020 has been quite a ride, right? As I reflected on this year in preparation for recording th...

171. The CADE Autism Assessment Tool w/ Dr. Anna Kroncke and Dr. Marcy Willard

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I had the good fortune of meeting Dr. Anna Kroncke and Dr. Marcy Willard a couple of years ago when ...

170. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: SimplePractice (Basics)

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Comm...

169. Book Review: Overcoming Dyslexia, Second Edition by Dr. Sally Shaywitz

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m trying out another format for the podcast today: a book review. A couple of months ago, I was ...

168. EHR’s for Testing Psychologists: TherapyNotes (Basics)

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Comm...

167: Becoming a Neuropsychologist w/ Dr. Ryan Van Patten and Dr. John Bellone from Navigating Neuropsychology

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m honored to have Dr. Ryan Van Patten and Dr. John Bellone, co-hosts of the Navigating Neuropsyc...

166: Gratitude

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s episode is all about – you guessed it – gratitude! I don’t usually get into the whol...

165: Unconscious Bias in Assessment w/ Dr. Linda McGhee

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Linda McGhee is back to share her thoughts on unconscious bias and its role in the assessment pr...

164: Financial Wellness w/ Eddie Valls from Wellness Fi

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Is it just me or is money coming up really strong for others over the last few months? It seems like...

163: Using Artificial Intelligence in Suicide Risk Assessment w/ Dr. April Foreman and Dr. Tony Wood

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Are y’all ready for a barn burner of an episode? I hope so. Dr. April Foreman and Dr. Tony Wood ar...

162: Healthy Schedule, Healthy Boundaries

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How many of you are feeling overwhelmed with reports or other aspects of your practice? Are you work...

161: Values-Driven Practice w/ Dr. Kim Dwyer

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Kim Dwyer, fellow Coloradoan and testing psychologist, is here talking with me about developing ...

160: Report Writing Part 2: What to Include?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. After the episode last week on making our reports more readable, I’m talking this week about what ...

159: Remote Administration of the MMPI-3 w/ Dr. Dave Corey

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Dave Corey, pioneering MMPI researcher and clinician, is here with me talking all about remote a...

158: Report Writing Part 1: Readability

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the first in a two-part series on report writing! There are SO many questions about psych...

157: Assessment in Israel w/ Dr. Michael Roth

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For those of you who enjoyed the international assessment series from a few months back, you’ll lo...

156: Coaching: Is First-Year Profit Possible? w/ Dr. Kylee Miller

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome, everyone, to the first episode in another new podcast format – on-air coaching! Today I’...

155: Masterclass: Psychosis w/ Dr. Stephanie Nelson

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello everyone! Welcome to the first episode of a brand new podcast format: the Masterclass. During ...

154: Finding a Supervisor or Consultant for Clinical Issues

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How many of you have been working on a difficult case and thought, “Wow, I wish I could talk to so...

153: Creating a Welcoming Space w/ Cheryl Janis

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have you ever thought about the psychology of design? Or truly considered how your space might influ...

152: Adding a Testing Practice on the Side

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here When I started my practice, it took me about 6-8 months to reach “full time.” Up to that point, I...

151: Stereotype Threat w/ Dr. Josh Aronson

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “What we call ‘intelligence’ is a performance. The measure of it is a fragile business.”  D...

150. Are You Ready to Start Your Own Testing Practice?

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the first episode in the latest beginner practice series! Over the next several weeks, bu...

149: (Replay) Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Assessment w/Dr. Bryn Harris

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 onl...