560. Selling Answers, Not Tests: Pivoting to Private Pay

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. 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. Many of us feel a lot of trepidation about this shift, wondering why a family would ever choose to pay out of pocket for an evaluation they could technically get elsewhere for a copay. In this episode, I break down the consumer psychology behind high-stakes assessments and why parents are often looking for a comprehensive life roadmap rather than just a bare-minimum diagnosis. We talk about the quality-price inference, how to leverage your calendar to offer the speed that hospitals cannot match, and how to create a premium experience that justifies your rates. Whether you are ready to go fully out of network or just want to test a hybrid model, this episode provides a clear path forward for valuing your expertise and your time. Main Topics 00:14: The mindset shift and consumer psychology of the quality-price inference 01:25: Moving from a minimum diagnosis model to a maximum life roadmap 02:48: Using speed and your calendar as your strongest marketing leverage 04:55: Implementing a hybrid strategy with premium private pay add-on packages 08:15: Upgrading the physical and digital client experience to match premium pricing 10:15: Turning the superbill process into a concierge marketing asset 12:40: The long-term rewards of autonomy and freedom from insurance audits Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting 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! 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 get on the waitlist! Join the Waitlist

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560. Selling Answers, Not Tests: Pivoting to Private Pay is an episode from The Testing Psychologist Podcast by Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist & Private Practice Consultant .

This episode is 49:29 long.

This episode was published on Mar 22, 2026.

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