Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. It’s clear why Kelly Higdon is one of the best private practice consultants out there. She is truly walking the walk. A couple of years ago, she realized that she did not want to see therapy clients all day. So she sold the assets to her practice, moved all of her services to …
TTP #15: Slow Down. Perfectionism is Overrated.
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I almost didn’t publish an episode this week. After being out of town last weekend, I was strapped for time and didn’t feel that I could put together a full episode for this week. I almost pushed it off to next Monday, but then said to myself, “Now’s a good time to …
TTP #14: Dr. Maelisa Hall – Get Your Paperwork in Order!
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Maelisa Hall figured out early on that she has a passion for paperwork. Lucky for the rest of us, Maelisa has built a consulting business around helping therapists and psychologists get their paperwork and documentation in order. She also has a private practice and does ADHD testing for adults, so she …
TTP #13: The Vulnerability of Psychological Testing
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I totally messed up a feedback session last week, and it reminded me how going through the psychological testing process can be extremely vulnerable for clients. For one thing, they really don’t know what to expect other than, “Someone is going to analyze me/my child.” The representation of assessment in the media is …
TTP #12: Amy Fortney Parks – IEP’s, 504’s, and Coordinating with Schools
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This is the longest podcast so far with good reason. Amy Fortney Parks and I just packed SO MUCH info into this episode about private practice evaluations and coordinating with schools. Amy has years and years of experience with schools as an educator, school counselor, parent, and now private practitioner. We cover all sorts …
TTP #11: How to Do a School Observation
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. School observations are REALLY important when you’re evaluating kids. Today I’m talking all about the importance of a school observation, how school observations can be a great marketing tool, and the practical elements of how to do a school observation. Here are just a few things I discuss: How to talk to …
TTP #10: Dr. Megan Warner – Therapeutic Assessment
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Collaborative therapeutic assessment is such a cool thing. So often, testing and evaluation is viewed as a critical, deficit-based process (“You’re going to tell me I’m crazy!?”). Megan and I have a great conversation about how to use therapeutic assessment as an intervention tool to support clients rather than a punitive or scary …
TTP #9: Dr. Amy Connery – Respecializing in Neuropsychology & Performance Validity Testing with Kids
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Amy Connery has had a really interesting career in psychology. She started out as a “regular” psychologist, then decided that she wanted to respecialize in neuropsychology. So Amy quit her job, went back for another post-doc, and continued with her dreams. She talks with me today about respecializing in neurpsychology, getting into- …
TTP #8: Joe Sanok – Hiring Assessment Clinicians in Your Group Practice and Slowing Down
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Joe Sanok has done a lot over the last few years. You may know him as the host of the Practice of the Practice podcast. He also runs Mental Wellness Counseling in Traverse City, Michigan and is one of the top private practice consultants in the country. He’s also putting on a conference …
TTP Episode 7: A Therapist’s Perspective on Assessment
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m talking with Jen Knopp, MA, Assistant Director of Beyond the Mirror and founder of Freedom First Counseling. Jen talks with me about the benefits and pitfalls of assessment from the therapist side. We talk about things like: When a therapist knows to refer for assessment Benefits of assessment What makes …