The Testing Psychologist Podcast

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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: ashbymartin@uiowa.edu 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.

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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.

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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.

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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: abuchho1@jh.edu
Website: 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.

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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