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The Testing Psychologist Podcast

The Testing Psychologist Podcast

By: Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant
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Helping psychologists, neuropsychologists, and mental health professionals start, grow, and scale psychological testing services in private practice.Dr. Jeremy Sharp Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
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  • 583. EHR Review: Practice Better

    583. EHR Review: Practice Better
    Jun 25 2026
    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 Experience01:52: Client Intake Profiles, Custom Data Entry, and Manual Saving Controls07:13: Navigating Onboarding Guides, Administrative Access Controls, and Team Settings09:13: Managed Billing Configurations, Payment Processing, and Claim MD Clearinghouse Integration10:52: Practice Branding Personalization, Document Templates, and Customized PDF Design Options12:37: Designing Online Team Booking Pages, Workflow Redirects, and Calendar Sync Constraints19:36: Customizing Dashboard Widgets, Analytics Reports, and Booking Rules31:48: Adding Custom Services, Locating Floating Action Buttons, and Mapping CPT and Diagnosis Codes38:58: Clinical Note Writing, Session Record Autosaving, and CMS 1500 Insurance Claim Processing Workflows46:38: Comprehensive Synthesis of Platform Pros, Cons, Usability Flaws, and Tiered Subscription Pricing Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologistsCrafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologistsReverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologistsPractice 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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 582. Discovering & Assessing Gifted and Twice Exceptional Kids w/ Dr. Megan Helmen

    582. Discovering & Assessing Gifted and Twice Exceptional Kids w/ Dr. Megan Helmen
    Jun 22 2026
    Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Megan Helmen to delve into the complex clinical landscape of intellectual giftedness and twice-exceptionality. We explore how giftedness functions as a distinct neurotype rather than merely a high score on an intelligence test, emphasizing both its quantitative benchmarks and its qualitative realities. Dr. Helmen highlights the critical importance of looking beyond standardized psychometric thresholds, illustrating how bright children frequently utilize advanced compensatory strategies to mask underlying developmental disabilities like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. By shifting our clinical focus from rigid score cutoffs to qualitative process observations during testing, we can better identify hidden impairments and avoid misinterpreting a child’s struggles as mere quirkiness. Our conversation offers actionable insights for refining the diagnostic interview, navigating overlapping constructs such as Dabrowski’s overexcitabilities, and connecting twice-exceptional families with appropriate educational and community resources. Main Topics Discussed 03:39: Defining Twice-Exceptionality from Quantitative and Qualitative Lenses12:05: Understanding Asynchrony and Skill Variability in Gifted Profiles14:57: Exploring the Link Between Gifted Traits, Anxiety, and Perfectionism19:01: Deconstructing Dabrowski’s Five Overexcitabilities and Clinical Frameworks27:14: Conducting Effective Diagnostic Interviews and Eliciting Parent Stories38:56: Shifting Assessment Focus from Psychometric Scores to Process Observations52:14: Analyzing the Intersection of Autism and Giftedness Through Discrepancy Profiles01:05:45: Essential Resources and Interventions for Highly Gifted and 2E Individuals Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologistsCrafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologistsReverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologistsNational Association for Gifted Children: www.nagc.org Davidson Academy: www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu REEL 2E: www.reel2e.org Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education: www.bridges.edu Bright and Quirky: www.brightandquirky.comYoung Scholars Academy: www.youngscholarsacademy.org Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented: www.mcgt.net American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology: www.theaapdn.org Minnesota Psychological Association: www.mnpsych.org Developmental Discoveries: www.developmental-discoveries.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!e from At Health! About Dr. Megan Helmen In her early work with autistic children and their families, Dr. Helmen became increasingly aware of how difficult and disorienting the diagnostic process could be. This awareness shaped her professional mission: to provide a more informed, compassionate, and empowering introduction to neurodevelopmental understanding. Dr. Helmen’s approach combines clinical expertise and research-backed strategies with genuine connection and a sense of humor. After more than a decade of clinical practice within medical systems, she founded Developmental Discoveries to offer a more humanized and family-centered model of service. The practice is built on ensuring that children feel welcomed and understood, while caregivers gain meaningful insight into their child’s strengths, struggles, and opportunities for growth. Get in touch: Email: drmeganpresents@gmail.comSpeaking & consulting: https://www.developmental-discoveries.com/speakingClinic website: developmental-discoveries.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmental_discoveries/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DevelopmentalDiscoveriesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-helmen-psy-d-l-p-945b2716/ 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 ...
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 581. Inside the BASC-4 w/ Dr. Cecil Reynolds

    581. Inside the BASC-4 w/ Dr. Cecil Reynolds
    Jun 15 2026
    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 year half-life of psychological knowledge and adapt to shifting clinical realities. Dr. Reynolds shares an insider look at the specific updates featured in the new edition, including neurodiversity-affirming adjustments to item language, an upgraded autism index for early childhood, and the upcoming introduction of narrowband scales for ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. We also address the systemic challenges of test development, the critical ethical requirement to choose instruments capable of withstanding legal cross-examination, and how practitioners can directly advocate for the creation of an adult broadband equivalent of the BASC system. 00:35: The upcoming summer release timeline and rollout schedule for the BASC-401:18: The seven year half-life of psychological knowledge and the necessity of test revisions06:40: Incorporating neurodiversity-affirming language into standardized items without sacrificing validity11:17: New positive development metrics and expanded early childhood autism screening capabilities23:26: The clinical functions and structural features of the upcoming BASC-4 narrowband scales34:08: The psychometric dangers of diagnostic over-identification when using standalone narrowband tools45:37: Selecting legally defensible instruments aligned with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing51:54: Market realities of the test publishing industry and the path forward for an adult broadband measure01:00:21: Defining clinical efficacy and balancing workflow efficiency with scientific accuracy Cool Things Mentioned Craft: the premier membership community for testing psychologistsCrafted Practice: the only in-person business retreat for testing psychologistsReverb: the premier AI-powered report-writing platform for testing psychologistsPurchase the BASC-4Join the BASC-4 webinar trainings: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/en-us/Store/Professional-Assessments/Behavior/Behavior-Assessment-System-for-Children-%7C-Fourth-Edition-/p/P100125000?productId=A103000453455https://www.pearsonassessments.com/en-us/Store/Professional-Assessments/Behavior/Behavior-Assessment-System-for-Children-%7C-Fourth-Edition-/p/P100125000?productId=A103000453456 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!ount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Cecil Reynolds Cecil Reynolds is author of what are now 4 editions of the Behavior Assessment System for Childre, with BASC-4 about to release in 3 weeks. He is also the author of more than 50 commercially published psychological tests and a frequent contributor to The Testing Psychologist. Get in touch: Email: crrh@earthlink.net 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
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