491. Empowering Licensed Educational Psychologists w/ Jana Parker

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In our conversation today, Jana Parker shares her journey from being a school psychologist to becoming a licensed educational psychologist and entrepreneur. She discusses her motivations, the challenges faced by educational psychologists transitioning to private practice, and the unique role of licensed educational psychologists in California. Jana also highlights the importance of community support through her initiative, Empower LEP, which aims to guide and mentor educational psychologists in their professional journeys. This episode is perfect for any of you considering the leap from school psychology to private practice! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting My “Why” Workbook Ep 21 | Liz Angoff | Licensed Educational Psychologist | Empower LEP Podcast Email Jana at [email protected] 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 Jana Parker Jana Parker is a licensed educational psychologist and the founder of Mind by Design, a multidisciplinary group practice in Campbell, California, offering psychoeducational evaluations, therapeutic services, and educational support. She is also the owner of Empower LEP, an initiative that includes a podcast and online platform designed to inspire and educate Licensed Educational Psychologists and school psychologists transitioning from public education to private practice in California and beyond. Through her work, Jana provides practical guidance, encouragement, and inspiration to professionals making this career shift while fostering access to high-quality services for children, teens, young adults, and parents. Get in Touch Mind by Design Website: www.themindbydesign.com Empower LEP Website: www.empowerlep.com Facebook and Instagram: @empowerlep Facebook and Instagram: @themindbydesign Empower LEP Facebook Group Email: [email protected] Mind by Design: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-parker/ 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