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  • 311. OCD and Related Diagnoses w/ Dr. Erika Vivyan

    311. OCD and Related Diagnoses w/ Dr. Erika Vivyan

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    I’m here today with Dr. Erika Vivyan to talk all about OCD. We discuss definitions and manifestations of OCD, along with ways to assess OCD symptoms in children. We also get into the typical rule-outs when considering a diagnosis of OCD, including ADHD and ASD. Erika also indulges many questions about myself and my family members! 

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    About Dr. Erika Vivyan

    Erika Vivyan, PhD is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Psychologist and an expert in assessing and treating anxiety, OCD, and behavioral problems in young people. She helps kids, teens, and young adults to figure out how their brains work best so that they can meet their goals for home, school, and career. In her “free time,” Dr. Vivyan is also a fitness instructor, and she enjoys calming her own worries through running, dancing, kickboxing, and weight training.

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    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 grew to include nine licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. 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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  • 272: Context-Driven Conceptualization in Assessment w/ Dr. Jordan Wright

    272: Context-Driven Conceptualization in Assessment w/ Dr. Jordan Wright

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    “This is really a call to action for us to respect and honor context in our work.”

    Dr. Jordan Wright is back on the podcast to talk about deliberate, context-driven conceptualization in the assessment process. If you’re heard either of Jordan’s prior episodes, you know that he brings a nice blend of theory, practice, humility, and humor to our discussions, coupled with extensive knowledge and deep thinking about a variety of topics. Here are a few ideas that we discuss today:

    • Why is context-driven conceptualization important?
    • Examples of different contexts to consider
    • Ways to assess the role of context
    • The relationship between context and diagnosis

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    About Dr. Jordan Wright

    Dr. Jordan Wright is on faculty at New York University, where he is Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Training for the Counseling Psychology PhD program, and Director of the Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing. He is the author of multiple books on assessment, including Conducting Psychological Assessment: A Guide for Practitioners; the Handbook of Psychological Assessment; and Essentials of Psychological Tele-Assessment, and he has conducted research and published in the areas of LGBTQIA+ psychology, social justice in psychology education, and integration of context and culture in psychological assessment. Additionally, he regularly provides consultation and CE workshops on data integration, report writing, and infusion of culture and context within the understanding of individuals in the psychological assessment process. Recently, he led a team of colleagues in the production of a new paper on the state of evidence-based clinical psychological assessment, which has been accepted and will be published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice.

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    ajordanwright@gmail.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 grew to include 12 licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 234. Central Auditory Processing Disorder w/ Dr. Michael Wolff

    234. Central Auditory Processing Disorder w/ Dr. Michael Wolff

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    Ready for an information-packed episode on a controversial topic? This one is for you. Dr. Mike Wolff is here to talk through the ins and outs of central auditory processing disorder. If you’re like me, CAPD has come up so many times over the years in your practice, yet the research is mixed on the validity of the diagnosis. Mike presents a thoughtful and compelling case for considering CAPD as a “thing,” and there’s a lot to take from this episode. These are some of the topics that we discussed:

    • Definition of CAPD
    • Who can (or should) diagnose CAPD?
    • How is CAPD similar and different to existing diagnoses like ADHD, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorders?
    • What are the available treatments for CAPD?

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    I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    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. Michael Wolff

    Michael Wolff, PsyD, ABPdN, is a clinical psychologist and board-certified neuropsychologist. He is the co-founder of Behavioral Resources And Institute for Neuropsychological Services (BRAINS). Dr. Wolff specializes in medical and congenital conditions and how they influence cognitive and daily functioning. He works with children, adolescents, and adults with medical, neurodevelopmental, and psychological disorders. He has authored numerous articles in neuropsychology and published a text on the Complexity of ASD. He is a professional speaker and volunteers his time with several nonprofits.

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    mwolff@brainspotential.com

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    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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