Testing, Tech, and Trauma: The Future of Psychological Assessment and Recovery
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I talk with psychologist Philip Sarpong about how psychological assessment is evolving through technology and trauma-informed care. We explore why addiction and anxiety are often coping responses, how tools like VR testing and Alpha-Stim support brain regulation, and what the future of mental health recovery looks like when neuroscience and human connection work together.
Dr. Philip Sarpong is a licensed psychologist and health and wellness coach specializing in addiction, trauma, anxiety, performance, and behavioral medicine. With a background in neuroscience, personal training, and mindfulness, he integrates lifestyle medicine with cutting-edge mental health technologies such as VR-based assessment and non-invasive neuromodulation. Philip also mentors future clinicians through Phil’s Guide to PsyD, helping shape the next generation of psychologists.
Website: https://drphilsarpong.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-sarpong-psyd-mhs-ab36b9155/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@philsguidetopsyd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philsguidetopsyd/
MyMD Unscripted
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Clint Carter, MD
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Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I talk with psychologist Philip Sarpong about how psychological assessment is evolving through technology and trauma-informed care. We explore why addiction and anxiety are often coping responses, how tools like VR testing and Alpha-Stim support brain regulation, and what the future of mental health recovery looks like when neuroscience and human connection work together. Dr. Philip Sarpong is a licensed psychologist and health and wellness coach specializing in addiction, trauma, anxiety, performance, and behavioral medicine. With a background in neuroscience, personal training, and mindfulness, he integrates lifestyle medicine with cutting-edge mental health technologies such as VR-based assessment and non-invasive neuromodulation. Philip also mentors future clinicians through Phil’s Guide to PsyD, helping shape the next generation of psychologists. Website: https://drphilsarpong.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-sarpong-psyd-mhs-ab36b9155/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@philsguidetopsyd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philsguidetopsyd/ MyMD Unscripted YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyMDSelectTyler Clint Carter, MD Website: https://mymdselect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymdselect/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymdselectETX Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/