The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Watch the YouTube video here. Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I conduct a comprehensive evaluation of ICANotes, a legacy electronic health record system updated for modern clinical practice. I evaluate the software specifically through the lens of a psychological testing and assessment practice, analyzing its onboarding experience, calendar flexibility, client portal capabilities, and custom billing settings. Throughout the review, I examine core functionalities such as automated appointment reminders, custom fee and modifier rules, CPT code shortlist management, and the integrated AI scribe. I also discuss the user interface aesthetics, administrative task management features, note compilation workflows, and overall subscription pricing to determine whether ICANotes meets the operational demands of testing practitioners. Key Topics Covered 00:06: Introduction to ICANotes and overview of available 24/7 customer support options. 05:42: Practice setup configuration, uploading letterhead images, and importing patient demographics. 10:12: Managing calendar settings, custom appointment types, duration settings, and clinician availability. 16:54: Building a DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnostic shortlist alongside active CPT service codes. 21:00: Examining revenue cycle management, setting billing rates, and implementing payer override rules. 31:26: Reviewing the Chart Room visual interface and filing cabinet graphical navigation. 38:07: Navigating clinical note templates, diagnosis assignment, AI Scribe, and electronic signatures. 51:00: Breakdown of ICANNotes subscription pricing, functional limitations, and final clinical verdict. Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Click here to read the transcript In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Nancy Mather, a leading expert in educational assessment and learning disabilities, to examine the evolving landscape of dyslexia assessment and intervention. We discuss the historical transition in terminology from early concepts like word blindness to modern diagnostic criteria, while contrasting traditional single-deficit views with contemporary multiple-deficit models. Dr. Mather outlines key linguistic risk factors, including phonological processing, orthographic processing, working memory, and Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN), explaining how orthographic depth across different languages impacts diagnostic indicators. We also evaluate diagnostic frameworks such as Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW), address common clinical misdiagnoses and myths, and explore the development and clinical application of the Test of Dyslexia (TOD) and the Woodcock-Johnson V. Finally, Dr. Mather shares evidence-based intervention strategies, digital tools, and practical advice for translating diagnostic profiles into targeted instructional support. 00:46: Dr. Nancy Mather’s background and shift from behavior disorders to reading intervention 06:54: The historical evolution of dyslexia terminology and shifting diagnostic perceptions 11:58: Transitioning from single-deficit models to a multiple-deficit framework of dyslexia 14:12: Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) and reading fluency across transparent vs. deep orthographies 19:30: Debunking common dyslexia myths regarding intelligence, visual reversal, and creativity 30:38: Evaluating diagnostic models: Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) vs. discrepancy models 38:24: Development, subtests, and clinical utility of the Test of Dyslexia (TOD) 48:36: Technological shifts in test administration: Woodcock-Johnson V (WJ V) features and digital adaptation 54:33: Evidence-based interventions, fidelity of implementation, and digital reading tools Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Test of Dyslexia (TOD) Woodcock-Johnson V (WJ V): https://riversideinsights.com/clinical-assessments/wj-v Wilson Reading System: https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/ Read, Write & Type by Talking Fingers: www.talkingfingers.com MindPlay: https://mindplay.com/ Great Leaps Reading: www.greatleaps.com Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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 Dr. Nancy Mather Nancy Mather is a Professor Emerita at the University of Arizona. She has published numerous articles and books and conducts workshops on assessment and instruction both nationally and internationally. Her most recent book on dyslexia is Essentials of Dyslexia: Assessment and Intervention, 2nd ed. She is a co-author of several widely used tests, including the Woodcock-Johnson V and the Tests of Dyslexia. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Click here to read the transcript In this episode, I sit down with Ashby Martin to explore the intersection of clinical neuropsychology, neurolinguistics, and language barriers. We examine Ashby’s extensive research analyzing 50 years of patient data, comparing outcomes between interpreter-mediated assessments and clinician-led evaluations in the patient’s native language. We discuss the statistical reality of performance drops during interpreted testing, the historical evolution of interpreter certification, and practical strategies clinicians can use to improve diagnostic accuracy when working across linguistic lines. 01:13: Definition of limited English proficiency and its prevalence in the US 04:09: Overview of neurolinguistics and its application to neuropsychological testing 10:21: Study methodology: matching limited English proficiency patients across 50 years of clinic files 13:29: Major findings: performance drops and score variability in interpreter-mediated testing 15:23: Historical timeline of speech interpreter certifications and legislative standards 32:14: Findings on clinician-led evaluations in Spanish removing diagnostic discrepancies 38:17: The “shadow interpreter” model and practical tips for bilingual clinicians 47:44: Sub-analysis findings: cognitive domains, degree of test verbalness, and litigation status Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Benton Neuropsychological Clinic at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics: www.uihc.org/benton-neuropsychology-clinic National Council on Interpreting in Health Care: www.ncihc.org Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters: www.cchicertification.org Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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 Ashby Martin Ashby Martin is a neuroscience researcher whose work focuses on clinical neuropsychology, language accessibility, and health equity. He earned his BS in Neuroscience and Behavior from the University of Notre Dame before completing his PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Iowa in May 2026. His research examines interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessment among patients with limited English proficiency, with emphasis on test performance, clinical interpretation, and the validity of assessment practices across linguistically diverse populations. Get in touch: Emails: [email protected] and ashbymartin1@jhaynes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashby-martin/ GitHub: https://github.com/ashby-martin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3424-3110 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. When we first launch our private practices, most of us are chasing autonomy and flexibility, yet we frequently find ourselves trapped in what I call the accidental grind. Instead of building true freedom, we subconsciously shift into operating out of scarcity, fear, and obligation, transforming ourselves into highly stressed employees working for a disorganized, reactive boss: ourselves. In this episode, I break down how to flip this script by establishing your personal joy barometer as your primary business metric. Grounded in a recent 60-year meta-analysis on role stressors and burnout, I outline the three most common joy-sapping habits in private practice: stagnant fees, misaligned caseloads, and clunky workflows. I then provide a concrete framework for a non-negotiable executive planning day. You’ll get three targeted prompts to help design a business that actively maximizes your professional fulfillment and joy! Key Moments 00:21 – The Autonomy Trap and Slipping into the Accidental Grind 02:42 – Flipping the Script to Maximize Joy, Fulfillment, and Satisfaction 05:02 – Deep Dive into the 60-Year Meta-Analysis on Workplace Burnout 07:27 – Differentiating Between Role Overload, Role Conflict, and Role Ambiguity 12:14 – Identifying Joy-Sapping Habits: Stagnant Fees and Misaligned Caseloads 14:42 – Addressing Clunky Workflows and Overcoming the Scarcity of Time 19:12 – The Capacity and Joy Check: Auditing Your Calendar with a Two-Color System 21:14 – Executing the Three Operational Prompts for Sustainable Practice Architecture Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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!alth to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visitthis 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 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Watch the YouTube video here. In this episode, I share my first impressions of Blueprint AI, an emerging, AI-first electronic health record system that introduces a unique usage-based pricing structure to the behavioral health space. Navigating through the initial setup, I explore the onboarding sequence, template building, automated billing workflows, and the integration of open-source clinical measures. While the streamlined design, comprehensive onboarding, and novel automated intake protocols offer a smooth initial user experience, the system reveals significant functionality gaps for specialized testing practitioners. From technical limitations handling complex CPT add-on codes to a lack of core task-management features like built-in to-do lists, I break down the operational realities of this platform to help you evaluate if it fits the workflow demands of a testing practice. Main Topics Covered 00:00: Overview of Blueprint AI, initial pricing model structures, and cost calculations for solo assessment practitioners 02:24: Analysis of the onboarding sequence, demographic entry, credential configuration, and practice setup 04:19: Evaluation of CPT code configuration, rate settings, and built-in client documentation templates 06:20: Integration of Stripe payment processing, automated data migration options, and initial dashboard navigation 10:38: Customization of notification settings, automated client text and email reminders, and clinician availability parameters 12:52: Custom service code generation, automated insurance payer enrollment procedures, and telehealth platform configuration options 19:59: Assessment of the progress note template builder, clinical snippet creation, and automated crisis resource allocations 24:03: Client profile creation, test administration via the open-source assessment library, and automated invitation delivery workflows 29:13: Live testing of scheduling workflows, calendar management interface, and documentation locking procedures 32:33: Technical evaluation of invoice generation, add-on billing limitations, and user interface design characteristics 38:21: Discovery and live evaluation of the bottom-left AI clinical session preparation chat utility 40:43: Final summary of core practice pros and cons, feature request procedures, and overall platform recommendations Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Blueprint AI Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I get to have a conversation with clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Alison Buchholz to explore the complex, rapidly evolving landscape of Functional Neurological Disorder. We discuss the critical historical context of FND, moving past outdated psychoanalytic models and confronting the problematic dualism that traditionally separates neurology from psychiatry in brain science. Dr. Buchholz shares clinical insights into identifying the positive diagnostic signs of FND subtypes, navigating the nuances of performance validity testing, and understanding why comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations are so vital. We also delve into practical strategies for delivering therapeutic feedback to patients, implementing multidisciplinary reprogramming treatments, and building robust, collaborative care pathways across various clinical settings. Key Moments 02:29: The historical evolution of Functional Neurological Disorder and legacy of clinical misunderstandings 05:40: Deconstructing the false dichotomy between neurological and psychiatric frameworks in brain science 12:17: Categorizing the main clinical presentations of FND and navigating symptom heterogeneity 13:32: Evaluating diagnostic criteria discrepancies between the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 16:55: Differentiating Functional Neurological Disorder from malingering and factitious disorders 21:31: Advanced neuroimaging insights and altered neural network connectivity hubs in the brain 24:47: Identifying positive clinical signs across functional seizure, movement, and cognitive subtypes 41:11: Navigating performance validity testing failures and internal inconsistency during evaluations 54:32: Implementing multidisciplinary reprogramming therapies and evidence-based neurobehavioral protocols 01:03:05: Strategies for program building, care pathways, and accessing professional training resources Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Functional Neurological Disorder Society: www.fndsociety.org  FND Hope Patient and Caregiver Resources: https://fndhope.org/resources/ American Academy of Neurology Functional Seizure Management Guidelines: www.aan.com Taking Control of Your Seizures Workbook: Buy here American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology: www.theaacn.org  Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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!alth! About Dr. Alison Buchholz Alison Buchholz, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine with appointments in psychiatry and behavioral sciences and neurology. Dr. Buchholz works as a neuropsychologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, where she leads the adult epilepsy neuropsychology service. She is a founding member of the Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Society and founded and co-directs the Johns Hopkins FND program. Get in touch: Email: [email protected]: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology-neurosurgery/specialty-areas/fnd-program 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with researcher and consultant Dr. Adam Lockwood to explore the rapidly evolving integration of artificial intelligence within psychological assessment and practice. We dissect his empirical research evaluating the quality of AI-generated psychological reports compared to those written by licensed professionals, highlighting the surprising areas where technology outperforms human baseline standards, such as tailored intervention recommendations. Adam shares valuable data from his recent work detailing AI adoption rates across school psychology, health service psychology, and allied health fields, while addressing critical systemic challenges including automation bias, trainee de-skilling, and algorithmic bias. Our conversation offers a grounded, data-driven perspective on how practitioners can responsibly navigate these tools as intellectual thought partners rather than automated replacements. Main Topics Discussed 00:52: Conflict of interest disclosure and the core motivations behind transitioning from traditional assessment to empirical artificial intelligence research 04:08: Early exploratory findings regarding the mechanical accuracy, APA formatting capability, and citation fabrications of early language models 07:10: Comparing human and AI-generated clinical reports across various diagnostic conditions and evaluating user satisfaction metrics 17:10: Surveying AI adoption rates and professional trends among health service psychologists and allied health professionals 32:32: Navigating the specific risks of professional trainee de-skilling and the clinical pitfalls of automation bias 45:38: Analyzing systemic bias, discrimination patterns, and treatment recommendation disparities in frontier models 53:21: Evaluating the strengths, operational differences, and token allocation limits of major commercial language models 58:40: Identifying the primary ethical, legal, accuracy, and privacy barriers preventing widespread AI adoption among practitioners Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists National Association of School Psychologists: www.nasponline.org  PAR Psychological Assessment Resources: www.parinc.com OpenAI ChatGPT: www.openai.com Anthropic Claude: www.anthropic.com Google Gemini: gemini.google.com  National Register of Health Service Psychologists: www.nationalregister.org  Bastion GPT | Free 30-day account: (Kent State affiliate): https://bastiongpt.com/kentstate Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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!redit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Adam Lockwood Adam B. Lockwood, PhD, NCSP is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Kent State University and founder of Lockwood Educational & Psychological Consulting. His work focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence into psychological practice, including AI-assisted report writing, ethical and governance frameworks, and AI-supported research methods. Dr. Lockwood also serves as a clinical subject matter expert for Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR), where he contributes to the development of AI-supported psychological assessment tools. He chairs the National Register of Health Service Psychologists’ AI and Emerging Technologies Committee and has served on AI task forces for the National Association of School Psychologists and the Ohio School Health Services Association. In 2025, he was selected for the OpenAI Academy: Professors Teaching with AI, and his article Examining the Capabilities of GPT-4 to Write an APA-Style School Psychology Paper was named the 2025 Article of the Year by Contemporary School Psychology. Get in touch: Lockwood Educational & Psychological Consulting: https://lockwoodconsulting.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-b-lockwood/ OSF: https://osf.io/a95xd/ Read Dr. Lockwood’s blog: https://lockwoodconsulting.net/blog 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with renowned author, psychologist, and CHADD Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Kathleen Nadeau to dismantle long-held myths about ADHD. Dr. Nadeau shares her journey as an “accidental ADHD specialist” who helped pioneer the recognition of adult, female, and high-IQ manifestations of ADHD. The conversation explores why girls fly under the diagnostic radar, the exhausting cost of masking, how hormonal shifts dynamically alter symptoms, and how practitioners can overhaul their assessment frameworks to look beyond basic DSM checklists. Key Moments [01:07] The “Accidental” ADHD Pioneer: How a field once thought to only apply to hyperactive, misbehaving boys exploded in the mid-90s to include adults, girls, and women. [10:53] Redefining “Functional Impact”: Why high-IQ individuals, doctors, and lawyers get missed. “ADHD is manifested when the demands of our circumstances are greater than can be met.” [12:56] The Staircase Analogy: A powerful reframing tool for practitioners. Just because a student or professional achieves an “A” or finishes a project doesn’t mean they didn’t have to “crawl up the stairs” to get there. [22:34] The Estrogen Factor & The Ghost of Research Past: Addressing the historical lack of female-centric data and how estrogen directly dictates dopamine and serotonin receptor sensitivity. [27:14] Socially Rejected vs. Socially Neglected: Breaking down the social struggles of girls with ADHD. Hyperactive girls are often rejected as “bossy,” while inattentive girls are silently neglected/isolated. [34:48] The Kindergarten Masking Toll: The intense cognitive load girls carry to keep from rocking the boat, often leading to school avoidance or after-school behavioral meltdowns (“Screaming Mimis”). [52:20] Internalizing Disorders Require Internalized Inquiries: Why standard parent/teacher rating scales fail girls and why we must ask them about their qualitative, internal experiences. [01:03:40] Accommodations & ADHD-Friendly Families: Moving away from rigid symptom-tamping toward environment matching, collaborative problem solving, and making classrooms universally ADHD-friendly. Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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 Dr. Kathleen Nadeau Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD, is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and pioneer in the field of ADHD. She is the author or co-author of 18 books on ADHD. Dr. Nadeau was honored with the CHADD Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.  After spending 35 years leading The Chesapeake Center in Bethesda, Maryland, one of the largest multidisciplinary ADHD specialty clinics in the US, she has turned her attention to the development of ILAT (the Institute for Lifespan ADHD Training), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, case-based, online training for clinicians. While knowledge about ADHD is everywhere, how to apply that knowledge is not. ILAT was created to bridge that gap. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Dr. Nadeau’s virtual private practice: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-nadeau-phd Website: https://drkathleennadeau.com/ 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I’m here with Whitney Owens to discuss the critical financial and operational factors behind transitioning from a solo practice to a successful group practice. We explore the common pitfalls that lead to group practice burnout, including improper compensation structures and premature office space expansion. Whitney shares her data-driven insights on why scaling requires a minimum of five full-time clinicians to see a significant shift in profitability, as well as the cultural benefits of adopting a W-2 model over an independent contractor framework. Whether you are currently pondering expansion or seeking to stabilize your existing group practice, this conversation provides actionable info for sustainable business growth. 03:37: The core mindset shift from clinician to business manager 04:57: The financial reality of scaling and the five clinician benchmark 09:25: Common pay structure mistakes and the W-2 vs 1099 dilemma 21:10: Financial transparency and navigating employee time off 33:02: Avoiding premature overhead costs in office space expansion 39:15: The three phase roadmap for launching a group practice 44:38: Managing high industry turnover rates through strategic overhiring 50:19: Implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System for practice structure Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Water’s Edge Counseling: www.watersedgecounseling.com Wise Practice Counseling: www.wisepracticeconsulting.com Profit First: www.profitfirstbook.com Rocket Fuel: www.rocketfuelnow.com Traction: www.eosworldwide.com Greenoak Accounting: www.greenoakaccounting.com Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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 Whitney Owens, LPC Whitney Owens knows what it’s like to build something meaningful from the ground up. As a licensed professional counselor, faith-driven entrepreneur, and founder of Wise Practice Consulting, she’s turned her own experience running a thriving 15+ clinician private-pay group practice in Savannah, Georgia into a roadmap for practice owners who want to grow without sacrificing their faith, their income, or their life.Whitney has a rare ability to meet practice owners exactly where they are by helping them build practices that are not only profitable, but designed around the life they actually want to live. Through Wise Practice Consulting, she brings real-world strategy and faith-based grounding to practice owners who are done settling for burnout and ready to build something that works for their clients, their bottom line, and their calling.She’s also the host of the Wise Practice Podcast and creator of the annual Wise Practice Summit, a gathering of faith-based practice owners who believe you shouldn’t have to choose between a thriving business and a life well lived. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Website: wisepracticeconsulting.com Instagram: @wise_practice_consulting Website: watersedgecounseling.com 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Watch the YouTube video here. In this episode, I conduct a comprehensive, hands-on review of the Practice Better EHR platform, examining its capabilities for both wellness professionals and mental health practitioners. I walk through the user experience from initial registration and onboarding to client creation, service configuration, calendar scheduling, and insurance claim generation. Throughout the live walkthrough, I evaluate the system’s extensive customization options, automated scheduling rules, and native reporting tools while highlighting critical user interface friction points and workflow segmentations that impact a psychological testing practice. Ultimately, I provide an objective assessment of where Practice Better shines, where it stumbles, and whether it stands as a viable software contender for solo and group practice owners. Main Topics Discussed 00:00: Initial Registration, Account Setup, and Onboarding Wizard Experience 01:52: Client Intake Profiles, Custom Data Entry, and Manual Saving Controls 07:13: Navigating Onboarding Guides, Administrative Access Controls, and Team Settings 09:13: Managed Billing Configurations, Payment Processing, and Claim MD Clearinghouse Integration 10:52: Practice Branding Personalization, Document Templates, and Customized PDF Design Options 12:37: Designing Online Team Booking Pages, Workflow Redirects, and Calendar Sync Constraints 19:36: Customizing Dashboard Widgets, Analytics Reports, and Booking Rules 31:48: Adding Custom Services, Locating Floating Action Buttons, and Mapping CPT and Diagnosis Codes 38:58: Clinical Note Writing, Session Record Autosaving, and CMS 1500 Insurance Claim Processing Workflows 46:38: Comprehensive Synthesis of Platform Pros, Cons, Usability Flaws, and Tiered Subscription Pricing Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologists Crafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologists Reverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologists Practice Better: www.practicebetter.io  Claim MD: www.claim.md  Zoom Video Communications: www.zoom.com  Circle Community Platform: www.circle.so  The Testing Psychologist YouTube Channel: The Testing Psychologist – YouTube Featured Resources 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 NovoPsych brings 150+ standardized measures into one platform. If you’re interested in high quality measures for personality, disability, ADHD or Autism, try NovoPsych with a 15-day free trial via this link: https://novopsych.com/testingpsychologist  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! credits you purchase from At Health! 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 join our Waitlist! Join the Waitlist

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Megan Helmen to delve into the complex clinical landscape of intellectual giftedness and twice-exceptionality.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with renowned assessment expert Dr. Cecil R. Reynolds to discuss the upcoming release of the Behavioral Assessment System for Children, Fourth Edition, widely known as the BASC-4. We dive into the complex science behind test construction, examining why regular revisions are necessary to combat the seven ... Read More

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Brewer to discuss a transformative approach to hiring within private practice...

Welcome back to another electronic health record review episode, where I dive deep into the platforms shaping modern clinical practices.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Wenn Lawson, an autistic researcher and author, to explore the foundational cognitive structures of autism that often go unrecognized by traditional diagnostic frameworks. We move beyond the surface-level criteria of the DSM-5-TR to discuss monotropism and how it drives core autistic experiences such as ... Read More

In this episode, I share a review of evaluation reports from my own practice to identify the five most common writing mistakes that we’re making.

I have had the pleasure of reading Dr. Tony Attwood's work since the beginning of my career, and it was a distinct privilege to sit down with him to discuss his fifty-five years of clinical experience.

I am so excited to share this conversation with Dr. Paul Beljan, a pediatric neuropsychologist who is doing incredible work pushing our field forward.

It was a pleasure to dive back into the world of electronic health records. Today, I’m exploring Healthie, a platform that has gained significant traction recently.

I’m excited to share this conversation with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey, a clinical psychologist and documentation expert who has been closely monitoring the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in the mental health field.

The landscape of mental health regulation shifted dramatically in March 2026 with the Supreme Court's ruling in Chiles v. Salazar.

In this episode, I sit down with Drs. Stephanie Nelson and Alison Wilkinson-Smith to address a persistent gap in the field of psychological assessment: the lack of a structured, evidence-based approach to supervision.

In this episode, I examine the diagnostic paradox of autism masking and camouflaging, specifically focusing on how clinicians can identify autism when a client's surface behavior appears neurotypical.

It’s great to be back with you all as we continue this deep dive into the world of autism and neurodivergence.

I’m back with the second part of our mini-series on autism. Today I’m really trying to parse out why we’re seeing such a gap in how often we diagnose males versus females.

I’m coming at this episode as much as a parent as I am a psychologist or the co-founder of an AI company.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how easy it is to let the "drift" happen in a testing practice.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how easy it is to let the "drift" happen in a testing practice.

Staying on top of the legal side of things is a huge pain, but we are at a point where keeping up with these digital shifts is just a core part of running a practice.

I've been thinking a lot lately about how much tele-assessment has changed since the early days of the pandemic...

I'm diving back into a topic that I feel more strongly about every day, which is the intersection of professional burnout and the way we handle our documentation.

As we continue our exploration of modern assessment, I wanted to dive deep into the long-standing debate between digital and paper-based administration.

I am so excited to dive into one of the most requested topics we have ever had: making the transition from an insurance-based model to a private pay practice.

In this episode, I break down the financial and operational logic behind transitioning from a solo assessment model to a technician-led model.

In this episode, I break down the essential components of the "core stack" for psychological and neuropsychological testing billing.

I’ve found that many assessment clinicians struggle to set fees that actually support their lives and prevent burnout.

In this episode, I dive deep into the modern evolution of neuropsychological and psychological report writing. We explore why the traditional model of listing scores and rote data is no longer effective for our primary audience

Clinical intuition is often little more than a coin flip when it comes to detecting suboptimal effort. We like to think we can spot a client who isn't giving their best, but the data suggests otherwise.

In this episode, I dive into the evolving understanding of Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS), formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo.

In this episode, I dive into the neurobiology of testing fatigue and why it is much more than just a simple lack of energy.

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Taylor, an expert therapeutic educational consultant...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Sharp shares a personal and professional deep dive into the opaque world of InterQual and prior authorization.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Sara Woods to challenge the traditional, deficit-heavy lens of autism diagnostics and explore what it means to practice in a truly neurodiversity-affirming way. We discuss the shift from seeing autism as a collection of clinical “problems” to recognizing it as a natural variation of the ... Read More

I have been a bit quiet lately, but for good reason, and I wanted to take a moment to reorient myself and check in with all of you.

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole McCance of the McCance Method to talk about what’s actually working right now to grow a therapy group practice...

As this year winds down, I’ve been reflecting on how much of 2025 was about refinement rather than expansion.

In this episode, I break down what I believe are the most important business trends shaping assessment practices in 2026.

Today, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Zartman, a neuropsychologist and training director at the Dallas VA, to unpack what actually matters in internship and postdoc applications and interviews.

In this episode, I take a deep dive into how natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning are beginning to reshape neuropsychological assessment.

In this episode, I break down the rapid rise of consumers treating AI systems as medical advisors and what this means for us as psychologists and assessment clinicians.