Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories: Recent Episodes
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Join Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer of zynnyme Private Practice Experts as they speak with successful practice owners about how they created lives and businesses they love. Whether you're new to private practice or already successful and looking to expand, you'll find plenty of stories to get motivated and start designing the practice of your dreams!
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Starting a Private Practice is the show for therapists who want a practice that holds up: good clinical work, real fees, and a business that does not quietly run on your unpaid hours. This one is not a success story interview. It is Kelly and Miranda talking through what they are watching in the profession right now, starting with health insurance.
The reason to hear it: a lot of clinicians took insurance specifically to be accessible. That logic breaks when the people you wanted to reach no longer have coverage. Kelly and Miranda walk through what actually changed, why therapists have been quietly bending their billing to make the math work, and what it looks like to build access on something sturdier than your own subsidy.
What You'll Hear
00:00 What we are watching in July of 2026
05:20 What actually happened with the subsidies, and who let it happen
07:06 2.6 million people, two very different explanations
09:48 Doctors building around the system: cash pricing, membership models, in-house labs
11:06 The quiet math problem: when therapists bend billing to make care work
12:08 Letting the deductible write the treatment plan
16:54 A better care model, not a cheaper version of a broken one
17:30 Counting who has their hands in the pie
19:17 What happens when you hand your practice to people who do not do the work
22:37 Intensives, extended sessions, and tracking your own outcomes
25:11 Why therapists are already built for a cash-pay world
29:30 More people are looking for us, not fewer
32:44 Drain versus groundswell, and how to tell which one you are in
35:09 Stockholders, platforms, and deciding where you give your labor
About Kelly and Miranda
Kelly Higdon, LMFT and Miranda Palmer, LMFT are the co-founders of zynnyme and the co-hosts of this show. They have been business partners since 2010 and have reached 100,000+ clinicians with trainings, coaching, and a lot of unglamorous spreadsheet work. Kelly brings the operational side; Miranda brings the tech and marketing side. Both of them still think like clinicians first, which is why the business advice here never asks you to trade clinical integrity for revenue. Kelly uses they/them pronouns.
Reach them at zynnyme.com, or start with the free training library at zynnyme.com/free.
Resources Mentioned
Free training library: https://www.zynnyme.com/free
Platform Contracts Exposed: https://www.zynnyme.com/free/platforms
Ditching Insurance and Platforms: https://www.zynnyme.com/free/ditching-insurance
Private Practice Under Pressure: Ethics, AI, and the Fight to Keep Therapy Human: https://www.zynnyme.com/free/private-practice-under-pressure-ethics-ai-and-the-fight-to-keep-therapy-human
The AI Policy Every Therapist Needs, with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey: https://www.zynnyme.com/free/the-ai-policy-every-therapist-needs
RedBud Surgery Center, Austin, Texas: https://redbudsurgerycenter.com/
Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD: https://www.drpotter.com/
Are Third-Party Credentialing Platforms a Lifeline or a Trap? https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/are-third-party-credentialing-platforms-a-lifeline-or-a-trap-a-deeper-look-at-the-ethics-and-sustainability-of-alma-headway-and-grow-therapy
Alma, Headway, and the Big Question: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/alma-headway-and-the-big-question
What to Ask a Recruiter Before Signing a Therapy Platform Contract: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/what-to-ask-a-recruiter-before-signing-a-therapy-platform-contract
All episodes: https://www.zynnyme.com/podcast
Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/
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Every therapist defines success differently, and this show exists to prove it. Each episode, we sit down with a clinician who built something that fits their actual life, not the version of private practice they were handed in grad school. No formulas. No magic bullets. Just real decisions, real tradeoffs, and the reasoning behind them.
This episode is one we keep thinking about. Corrie is a psychologist in the Chicago area doing complex trauma work, EMDR, and deep support for neurodivergent adults and the parents raising neurodivergent kids. She started her practice on one insurance panel because she did not know there was another option. Then she noticed something: the depth of the work she wanted to do, and the caseload size required to make that panel sustainable were fundamentally incompatible. She could not bring her best self to every client, every day, at that volume. So she rebuilt.
What follows is a genuinely honest conversation about ableism in practice design, why she names her smaller caseload out loud to her clients, how parental burnout became her niche without her planning it, and what it took to finally build a course after years of listening. If you have ever wondered whether your capacity is a limitation or just information, start here.
What You'll Hear 00:00 Welcome, and why success looks different for every therapist * 00:57 Why private practice, and the long road through two doctoral programs * 03:22 Bridging out: community mental health, a short stint in group practice, then solo * 04:31 Starting on one insurance panel and why it felt like the only option * 05:59 Depth work, complex trauma, and what her nervous system was absorbing * 06:32 The subcontractor problem: one panel, no access, no room for anyone else * 08:28 How the niche actually formed: EMDR, neurodivergence, trauma of marginalization * 11:18 Why she moved to working with adults and parents exclusively * 12:42 Ableism in practice design and normalizing a smaller caseload * 14:29 Why parents cannot locate the source of the strain accurately * 16:03 From a full caseload to something scalable * 21:58 Defining neurodivergence and the rise in adult identification * 25:52 What it actually takes to build a course * 29:50 SEO, blogging, and finding the marketing that fit her strengths * 33:17 You don't compete, you stand out * 34:27 How Corrie defines success in private practice * 35:48* Where to find Corrie and her resources
About CorrieCorrie is a licensed clinical psychologist based in the Chicago area and the founder of Shore Therapy Center for Wellness. She completed dual doctoral programs in clinical psychology and school psychology and is licensed in both fields. She is a certified EMDR therapist and a PSYPACT provider, which means she can offer telehealth across more than forty states.
Her clinical focus is trauma, stress, and burnout, with particular depth in the trauma of marginalization: neurodivergent adults, LGBTQ folks, and parents raising autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, gifted, twice exceptional, and PDA kids. She works with adults exclusively now, which is a deliberate choice she explains in the episode. She is also a parent of three.
Beyond her caseload, Corrie developed a free, research-based parental burnout screener and an online course for parents experiencing burnout, designed with accessibility supports built in from the start.
Find her at shoretherapycenter.com or connect on LinkedIn.
Resources Mentioned* Shore Therapy Center for Wellness: https://www.shoretherapycenter.com * Parental Burnout Quiz (free, research-based screener): https://www.shoretherapycenter.com/parent-burnout-quiz * Parental Burnout Course for parents of neurodivergent kids: https://www.shoretherapycenter.com/online-course-neurodivergent-parent-burnout * Parenting therapy: https://www.shoretherapycenter.com/parent-therapy-chicago-online * Affirmative therapy for marginalized adults: https://www.shoretherapycenter.com/affirmative-therapy * EMDR therapy online: https://www.shoretherapycenter.com/emdr-therapy-online * PSYPACT: https://psypact.org * EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): https://www.emdria.org
Want the Kind of Support Kelly and Corrie Talk About?
Business School for Therapists is our flagship program for therapists ready to build a practice that supports the life they actually want. It is a blend of live coaching and self-paced curriculum, plus a community of clinicians who normalize niching, real fees, and clinical depth. Twenty years in, it is the work we wish someone had handed us when we were spending our own weekends figuring this out. Learn more: zynnyme.com
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Welcome back to the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast! In this special "State of the Union" episode, your hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer step away from guest interviews to share a real-time pulse check on the mental health field. After an intensive sprint working with private practice clinicians worldwide, they reflect on the current emotional climate—acknowledging the heaviness, urgency, and even a lack of their usual laughter as the profession faces both absurd and alarming systemic changes.
Join Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer as they dive into topics like the fast-tracking of AI doctors, the growing power of insurance companies, and the emotional impact of working in an increasingly oppressive healthcare system. They draw parallels between the dynamics of domestic violence and the experience of clinicians navigating insurance, highlighting the importance of safety planning, advocacy, and—yes—finding moments of levity despite it all.
Stay tuned for candid insights, opportunities for listener engagement, and a reminder to take care of yourself as we all try to find balance in an ever-changing, often challenging landscape.
See the adapted wheel and learn more: zynnyme.com/blob/we-adapted-the-duluth-power-and-control-wheel-for-insurance-companies-and-therapists-heres-why
Learn more about AI and Physician licensing: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/ai/absurd-or-the-future-health-system-leaders-weigh-in-on-ai-physicians/ and https://www.physiciansforpatientprotection.org/danger-ahead-ai-not-physicians-to-decide-prescription-refills-in-utah/
Learn more about delayed good faith estimates: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/no-surprises-act-implementation-in-2026-4720339/
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Therapy transcripts can now be subpoenaed and used against your clients in court. That's not a hypothetical; it already happened.
In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer dig into the Proof News investigation of Kamrass v. AdventHealth, where a woman's Talkspace messages with her therapist were pulled into a pregnancy discrimination case by her former employer. They use it as a way into a much bigger conversation: what therapist-client privilege actually protects now, and what it doesn't.
Kelly and Miranda get into why this isn't just a Talkspace problem; it's a field-wide issue that touches anyone using chat, video, or AI-driven documentation tools. They talk through why "HIPAA compliant" is more marketing than protection, how anonymized data gets de-anonymized, why VC-backed platforms holding your clients' transcripts changes the risk picture, and what it means that these companies are training AI on millions of real therapy conversations.
It's not all alarm. They also offer concrete next steps: how to rethink informed consent, what to look for in a platform's terms and conditions, how to talk to clients about their data, and why being a guardian of your clients' privacy is becoming part of what quality care means. Honest, fired-up, colleague-to-colleague; this one will change how you think about the tools in your practice.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Woman's Talkspace Therapy App Sessions Exposed in Court (Proof News): https://www.proofnews.org/womans-talkspace-therapy-app-sessions-exposed-in-court/
- Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN): https://www.psian.org/
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://bit.ly/BusinessSchoolYouTube
Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/
Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog
Most therapists picture private practice as a solo act. You, your caseload, your name on the door. Allison and Amanda built theirs differently. They left insurance-panel group practice work to start a practice together in Dallas, and three years in, they have something neither of them thinks they could have built alone.
They did not start as a business partnership in any way anyone would recommend, and they will be the first to tell you that. What they did have was years of working alongside each other, a real friendship, a shared vision for the kind of therapy they wanted to do, and a willingness to spend their weekends figuring out the rest.
In this conversation, Kelly sits down with Allison and Amanda to trace the actual path: from meeting in an inpatient hospital, to years in a generalist group practice that discouraged niching, to four months of Saturdays spent building websites and filing LLC paperwork, to a practice now moving into couples intensives. We talk about why they chose partnership over going solo, the SEO learning curve, the mistakes and the overwork, and why riding the wave when your numbers dip is a skill, not a personality flaw.
If you are thinking about niching down, wondering whether to start a practice with a friend, or asking yourself whether now is even a good time to start a practice at all, this one is for you.
What You'll Hear
00:00 Why two therapists chose to start a practice together (and why going solo felt too scary) 02:47 The shared vision: leaving generalist group practice work behind to niche 03:53 Their two niches: couples and emerging adults, trauma and brainspotting 04:30 The four months of weekends spent building the practice from scratch 05:39 Where the early effort paid off: networking and the SEO learning curve 07:11 What stopped working, and knowing when to pull back from events 08:32 Mistakes, overwork, and the five minute rule 08:55 Riding the wave when your numbers dip 10:02 Yin and yang: how business partners fall into their strengths 11:17 Marketing as a group practice while staying clearly specialized 13:19 What they tell therapists who want to start a business with a friend 16:01 Moving into intensives and couples work with both clinicians in the room 16:23 Is now a good time to start a private practice? 22:14 Getting curious about the fear that holds therapists back
About Allison and Amanda
Allison and Amanda are licensed professional counselors and co-owners of Crescent Counseling, a group practice in Dallas, Texas. They met working in an inpatient hospital, spent years together in a generalist group practice, and three years ago started their own practice built around specialized, relationship-centered care. Allison works primarily with couples and emerging adults; Amanda focuses on trauma and brainspotting. Together they offer a couples integrated trauma therapy service with both clinicians in the room, and they are expanding into intensive work. Learn more at crescentcounselingdallas.com
Resources Mentioned
- Allison and Amanda's group practice: https://www.crescentcounselingdallas.com/crescentcounselingdallas.com
- Brainspotting (Amanda's trauma modality)
- The Gottman Institute (Allison's couples training)
- Business School for Therapists: zynnyme.com
Want the Kind of Support Allison and Amanda Talk About?
Business School for Therapists is our flagship program for therapists ready to build a practice that supports the life they actually want. It is a blend of live coaching and self-paced curriculum, plus a community of clinicians who normalize niching, real fees, and clinical depth. Twenty years in, it is the work we wish someone had handed us when we were spending our own weekends figuring this out. Learn more: zynnyme.com
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Building a Couples Therapy Practice Around Intensives: Irina's StoryMost couples therapy practices look about the same from the outside. Weekly sessions, fifty minutes, sometimes ninety if you are feeling fancy. Irina does it differently. Her North Carolina practice runs entirely on full-day intensives, and every new couple starts with one before any weekly work begins.
She did not get there with a five-year plan. She got there by paying attention to what was working, trusting her clinical gut, and being willing to invest in the support she needed along the way.
In this conversation, Miranda sits down with Irina to trace the actual path: from picking psychology in college because it did not require math, to community mental health, to multiple states and modalities, to discovering Emotionally Focused Therapy through a podcast and impulsively signing up for a training that cost more than her rent. We talk about why she shifted to intensives, what her clients tell her about the difference, what business coaching actually changed for her, and why the community you build matters more than most therapists realize.
If you are thinking about niching down, redesigning your model, or whether to invest in real support to grow your practice, this one is for you.
What You'll Hear00:00 Why Irina picked psychology (yes, it had to do with math)
06:11 Choosing self-employment over the 9 to 5
08:53 Discovering EFT through a podcast and an impulsive yes
10:44 Trusting clinical intuition in private practice
14:47 When the language finally clicked
18:06 Designing a schedule that holds virtual work and family
20:21 Learning to trust herself as a clinician
24:13 What time constraints actually do to therapy
28:31 What workplace dysfunction taught her about going solo
32:28 The pandemic shift and what it surfaced
35:59 Advice for therapists who want to specialize in couples work
39:27 Personal and professional pivots without losing momentum
41:25 What real trust with couples looks like
44:11 Why the community you build matters more than you think
About IrinaIrina is a North Carolina-based couples therapist and entrepreneur whose practice specializes exclusively in EFT intensives for couples. Originally from Moscow, Irina has worked across community mental health, school settings, and ABA before building the private practice that fits her life and her clinical vision. Learn more or connect for intensives at irinabaechlecounselingllc.com
Resources Mentioned* Irina's couples therapy practice: irinabaechlecounselingllc.com * Emotionally Focused Therapy by Dr. Sue Johnson * Hold Me Tight workshops * Business School for Therapists: zynnyme.com * Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast
Want the Kind of Support Irina Talks About?Business School for Therapists is our flagship program for therapists ready to build a practice that supports the life they actually want. Live coaching, self-paced curriculum, and a community of clinicians who normalize growth, real fees, and clinical depth.
Learn more: zynnyme.com
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In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, we sit down with Dr. Corrie, owner of Shore Therapy outside Chicago and a psychologist licensed to work across 43 states through Psypact. Corrie shares her journey from working in community mental health to building a thriving solo private practice focused on supporting neurodivergent adults and parents of neurodivergent children.
Tune in to hear Dr. Corrie open up about the challenges of burnout, parenting as a neurodivergent adult, and how her clinical experiences led her to create a unique online course for parents navigating burnout and overwhelm. Through personal stories and practical insights, she normalizes the experience of feeling "different," highlights the trauma that can stem from marginalization, and invites therapists and parents to embrace their unique neurotypes, both in business and in life.
You'll discover why it's crucial to honor each individual's process in therapy and parenting, how creating the right environment leads to greater wellbeing, and why therapists don't need all the answers before launching their private practice. If you're a clinician working toward a more sustainable, values-driven, and personally aligned practice, this one's for you.
Ready to learn more about Dr. Corrie's parent burnout resources? Visit her at https://shoretherapycenter.com/ for course info, a parent burnout screener, and helpful blog content.
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What does a therapy practice look like after five decades of building, pivoting, selling a building, surviving HMOs, outlasting COVID, and finally deciding to work a little less? Turns out, it looks pretty great.
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Clifton. Clifton has been in the field since before licensing even existed in Texas, which means they have watched every wave roll through this profession and found a way to ride it.
Clifton started out missing the Yellow Pages deadline (yes, really), then built a thriving insurance-based practice, watched HMOs chip away at it, dropped insurance panels entirely, bought a building with two other therapists, pivoted to telehealth during COVID, and had the three highest-revenue years of their career in the process. Along the way, Clifton and their wife co-authored books on narcissistic personality disorder, ranked on the first page of Google in San Antonio, and recently stepped into semi-retirement doing supervision, coaching, and more writing. There is no straight line here, just smart adaptation and a willingness to keep learning.
You'll hear Clifton's honest take on:
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Why getting grandfathered into three separate licenses taught them that you practice by your license, not your education, and why that distinction still matters for newer therapists choosing a path
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What it actually felt like to watch insurance companies deny previously approved claims and demand money back, and why going out-of-network was the right call for their practice
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How COVID forced a website overhaul that turned into their biggest growth period, and why their clients chose to stay online permanently even after offices reopened
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The mistake of having their head down and staying isolated early in their career, and why staying connected to other therapists matters for referrals, grounding, and keeping up with the field
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Why being dyslexic and systems-trained gave them an edge in spotting patterns and anticipating what came next in a profession that keeps changing
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What semi-retirement actually looks like when you still love the work; less hours, more grandkids, some coaching, some writing, and zero regrets
Whether you are just starting out and trying to figure out your niche, somewhere in the middle wondering if private practice is even sustainable long-term, or in the later half of your career and wondering if it is too late to learn something new, this episode will meet you where you are.
Fifty years in, Clifton is still curious. That is the whole point.
00:00 The Journey to Private Practice
02:55 Navigating the Challenges of Private Practice
05:50 Adapting to Change in Therapy
08:42 The Impact of COVID-19 on Therapy
11:46 Writing and Publishing a Book
14:33 Lessons from Decades of Practice
18:44 Navigating the Evolution of Therapy Licensure
23:52 Finding Your Niche in Therapy
29:32 The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Therapy
32:44 Embracing Change and Future Directions in Therapy
Learn more about Clifton and their practice at: CliftonFuller.com
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In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Miranda Palmer sits down with Anna to explore the realities of building a private practice while growing your family. Anna shares the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of her journey through launching, learning, and thriving, all while having babies. From navigating the differences between being a W2 employee and a business owner during pregnancy, to deciding between solo practice and group practice, this conversation is packed with hard-earned insights for therapists planning family expansion.
Hear the practical strategies and honest missteps around structuring your business for parental leave, saving aggressively (both personally and for your business), choosing the right business entity to access state benefits, and finding (or not finding) the right associate for your practice. Miranda and Anna bust common myths about therapist business models, showing how careful planning, and sometimes strategic pivots, can lead to growth, less stress, and a business that truly holds you, even during life's biggest transitions.
If you want practical tips for integrating family planning with private practice success, or if you're on the fence about going group vs. solo, this episode is for you. Plus, Anna shares marketing advice for maternity leave, why intensives and short-term offerings are her favorite, and the importance of building a solid, scalable foundation before you expand.
Resources mentioned: Alan Lau; Georgia Austin
Guest website: thrivetherapyandcouplescounseling.com
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This is our monthly state of the field conversation and this one got real fast.
It starts with the SimplePractice class action lawsuit, which if you have been on social media lately you have probably seen ads about. But Kelly and I use it as a jumping off point for a much bigger conversation about what therapists are actually agreeing to when we sign up for the tools we use every day. We talk through what cookies and tracking scripts actually do, why HIPAA compliance is not the same as your clients being protected, what it means when a terms of service says data can be used for research and development by the platform and all of its affiliates, and why those session transcripts some platforms are holding onto are a much bigger deal than most of us realize.
We also get into the fact that the people investing in these EHR companies are often the same people investing in AI therapist chatbots built on what they call the largest dataset of real therapist interactions. So yeah. We connect those dots.
And then we talk about what is underneath all of this for so many therapists right now. The isolation. The disembodiment. The way working for venture capital platforms has added a whole new layer on top of the burnout that was already there. The difference between being pulled toward a vision and being pushed by ethical rage, and why both of those are legitimate.
We also share some things from our recent retreat, including what happens when therapists get into a room together and actually slow down long enough to feel what they have been carrying.
If you have never watched our free Terms of Service training, this is your sign to go do that. It is at zynnyme.com/free and it features a mental health attorney and the folks at Person-Centered Tech. It is not just us. It is a real dive into what these documents actually mean.
Topics: SimplePractice lawsuit, EHR data privacy, therapist burnout, private practice sustainability, telehealth vs in-person therapy, HIPAA and terms of service, venture capital in mental health, therapist isolation, nervous system regulation, AI and therapist data.
Free Terms of Service Training: zynnyme.com/free Reach us at: help@zynnyme.com
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What does it actually take to go from escaping a toxic nonprofit job to running a thriving 25-person trauma-focused group practice? Ginger Houghton, LCSW, has done it — and she's not sugarcoating the journey.
In this episode, Kelly Higdon sits down with Ginger to talk through the real decisions, real mistakes, and real wins that shaped her practice over seven years. From nearly quitting over insurance credentialing in month one, to navigating a 1099-to-W2 conversion without losing her team, to finding the niche that made everything click — this is the conversation most group practice owners wish they'd had earlier.
You'll hear Ginger's honest take on:
- Why VC-backed platforms are a trap (she worked for one for 35 days)
- The compliance and billing fundamentals that protect you long-term
- What she got wrong in her first 10 hires — and what changed
- How profit sharing and "red carpet exits" built a stable, loyal team
- The mindset shift that takes you from clinician to sustainable business owner
Whether you're still solo, quietly thinking about hiring your first clinician, or already scaling and feeling the growing pains — this episode will meet you where you are.
Building a practice that works for your clients AND your life isn't just possible. Ginger's proof.
Learn more about Ginger Houghton and her practice at: www.brightspottherapy.com
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://bit.ly/BusinessSchoolYouTube
Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/
Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog
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Today, host Miranda Palmer sits down with Dr. Carmy, founder of Destined Horizons — a multi-state group mental health practice serving Georgia, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Dr. Carmy's path to therapy wasn't a straight line. From being the friend everyone came to for advice, to earning an MBA before finally answering her true calling as a therapist, her journey is one many practitioners will relate to.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- The real challenges of building a private practice from scratch — including burnout, balancing family life, and navigating the financial realities of running a group practice
- How she transitioned from solo clinician to group practice owner and the systems that made it possible
- Why finding community and support changed everything for her business and her well-being
- Her passion for supporting other helping professionals and normalizing mental health care in Black and brown communities
Whether you're just starting your private practice, thinking about expanding to a group model, or deep in the weeds of managing it all, this conversation is packed with honest, practical wisdom from someone who's been through it.
Grab your coffee and let's dive in.
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This episode is a good one, y'all.
Beth Rontal went from burnt-out costume designer to therapist to creating Documentation Wizard - a business that teaches therapists how to actually use their documentation as a clinical tool instead of dreading it. And honestly? The parallels between costume design and therapy work are kind of brilliant.
We talk about the reality of getting licensed while raising kids, why falling behind on your notes is actually telling you something important about your practice, and how Beth went from supervising 50+ clinicians at an agency to building something sustainable on her own terms.
Here's what I love about this conversation: Beth gets real about the fact that nothing is actually a "side gig" when you're passionate about it. We talk about the myth of balance (spoiler: it doesn't exist the way we think it does), why your body might be screaming at you to stop overworking, and how enforcement of your cancellation policy is actually about modeling healthy boundaries - not being a jerk.
If you're trying to figure out how to fill your practice through actual relationships instead of SEO panic, or you're drowning in documentation and wondering why it feels so hard, or you're just tired of the hamster wheel and want to see what building something sustainable actually looks like - this one's for you.
Beth's offering free resources on getting your notes done (link in show notes), and if you've ever dealt with an insurance clawback and felt completely lost, she does consultations for that too.
Real talk about private practice, documentation, and what it actually takes to build something that doesn't destroy you in the process.
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In this compelling episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer sit down for an honest, no-interview conversation about the seismic shifts in the mental health world right now. Drawing on their experiences supporting thousands of clinicians and leading Business School for Therapists, they dive deep into the growing influence of venture capital-backed therapy platforms, the realities of 1099 contracts vs. employment, and how insurance companies are reshaping the landscape—with a powerful impact on therapist autonomy and pay.
Listen as Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer peel back the curtain on how big marketing and profit-driven systems are affecting therapists’ mindset, fees, and even their health. The duo discuss the importance of embodied practice, highlight the risks of burnout and autoimmune issues on the rise in the field, and share why it’s crucial to reconnect with your body, intuition, and core values when making practice decisions.
You’ll hear practical guidance on navigating contracts, fee-setting for sustainability, and why group and community-oriented offerings may be the future for accessibility and authentic healing. If you’re feeling the pinch of working harder for less, or questioning the “way things are” in private practice, this episode will leave you with validation, tangible next steps, and a reminder: you have more agency than you think.
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In this episode, hosts Kelly and Miranda take on the messy realities of the mental health field today. They dive into everything from the latest challenges with insurance and the impact of AI on documentation to the emotional toll and ethical decisions many therapists are grappling with, especially those in marginalized or high-pressure environments.
You’ll hear about the push-and-pull of staying in the system, fighting for change, or carving out new, sustainable practice models. Kelly and Miranda also share updates on healthcare negotiations, rising costs, and the importance of understanding how clinical work and finances intersect. It’s a candid, supportive conversation meant to validate what so many counselors are feeling right now, while encouraging everyone to find their own best way forward.
Join us as we unpack the chaos, honor the complexity, and highlight new ways to thrive in practice!
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In this episode, host Miranda chats with Katie, a licensed professional counselor, author, and group practice owner specializing in high-risk teens. Katie shares her deeply personal journey into therapy, from overcoming her own struggles to building a successful practice through relentless visibility and networking.
You'll hear how Katie navigated career pivots, from agency work to private practice, launching consulting programs, and now focusing on her upcoming book and signature treatment methods. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about following your curiosity, creating impact, and how embracing change can fuel your success as a therapist.
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Miranda welcomes Cassidy, a therapist, group practice owner, and now published author based in Utah. Cassidy shares her compelling journey from teaching high school math to specializing in trauma therapy and ultimately writing a book about religious trauma affecting women in the LDS church.
You’ll hear how Cassidy navigated the growing pains of private practice, set up a supportive leadership team, and found the personal inspiration and focus needed to tell her story. She gets real about the challenges of writing, the emotional rollercoaster of putting her truth on paper, and the practicalities of bringing her book to life.
Whether you’re a therapist, aspiring author, or just looking for an honest conversation about healing and innovation in counseling, Cassidy’s insights offer inspiration and practical takeaways for your own practice or creative journey.
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In this episode, we are joined by Laith from Person Centered Tech to tackle the surge of venture-backed online therapy platforms, like Talkspace, Alma, and Spring Health, and their impact on private practice.
Together, they discuss why so many therapists are turning to these tech companies for supplemental income, and whether that’s as safe or sustainable as it seems. The trio dives into hidden risks around contract terms, HIPAA responsibility, AI recordings, and how therapists’ labor and expertise are being leveraged by big business.
If you’re considering working with one of these platforms, don’t miss this honest, practical conversation about asking the right questions, understanding the real risks, and protecting your clients and yourself. Tune in and get the insights you need to make informed choices for your practice!
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In today’s episode, host Kelly sits down with Amity, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida, to explore her inspiring transition from working in a government civil commitment facility in Wisconsin to launching her own private practice - while navigating a cross-country move, burnout, and finding balance in her life and career!
Amity shares the real-life challenges and triumphs she faced during her shift into entrepreneurship, what it was like to build a practice from scratch in a brand new state, and how she learned to shape her business around her core values: peace, stability, and flexibility. From leveraging online therapy platforms like BetterHelp for a quick financial start, to ultimately customizing her schedule to support her mental health and family life, Amity’s story is packed with honest insight, practical advice, and encouragement for anyone considering their own leap into private practice.
Whether you’re on the fence about making the jump or seeking a fresh perspective on managing growth and self-care in your existing practice, this conversation delivers relatable lessons you won’t want to miss. Tune in as Amity and Kelly discuss the evolving definition of success, the power of intentional business-building, and the importance of aligning your work with your true values.
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In this special episode, hosts Kelly and Miranda tackle timely issues shaping the world of mental health—from rising insurance rates and the hidden influence of state insurance commissioners to the expanding reach of AI in therapy.
They discuss recent headlines, including dramatic insurance rate hikes, and share eye-opening stories about how legislation and business decisions directly affect therapists and their clients. Kelly and Miranda highlight why every therapist should know their insurance commissioner, the risks and opportunities AI poses, and how to track clinical outcomes to advocate for better pay and practice policies.
Packed with real-world advice and empowering insights, this episode is a must-listen for any clinician navigating the evolving healthcare landscape.
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In this episode, host Kelly sits down with Dr. Wiyatta to explore her inspiring journey from working in correctional and federal settings to building a thriving, bicoastal private practice. Dr. Wiyatta shares candid insights about why she chose the path of private practice, the pivotal moments that sparked her transition, and how she tailored her business to fit her life—including focusing on women's mental health and fertility counseling.
You'll hear practical advice on building a practice with multiple income streams, the power of niching down, and the importance of creating a foundation before taking the leap. Dr. Wiyatta reveals how flexibility, autonomy, and the courage to do things her way have shaped not only her business, but her lifestyle—from cross-country moves to international speaking opportunities.
Whether you’re on the fence about starting your own practice or looking for tips to refine your business, Dr. Wiyatta’s story is filled with valuable lessons, encouragement, and inspiration. Tune in for a conversation that’s both real and motivating, and discover how you too can design a practice—and life—that truly works for you.
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In today’s episode, our host Kelly sits down with Jessica, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who’s carved out a thriving solo private practice after years in the hospital and group practice worlds.
Jessica opens up about her unconventional journey to entrepreneurship, how she overcame early doubts about running a business, and the personal work she did to reshape her relationship with money. Known for her unique blend of specialties—including sleep issues, chronic pain, PTSD, OCD, and radically open DBT—Jessica shares practical insights on building a specific niche, making the leap from agency to independent work, and finding joy in both clinical and business growth.
Whether you’re on the fence about private practice or struggling with your niche, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and the reminder that, as Jessica puts it, “everything is learnable.”
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In today’s conversation, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Allison, a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered art therapist based in San Diego. Allison shares her inspiring journey from burnout in the mental health system to building a thriving private practice—one that’s grown and adapted through personal health challenges, parenthood, and even a global pandemic. Together, they dive into the realities of solo versus group practice, the importance of honoring neurodivergence as a business owner, and the lessons learned about timing, support, and sustainable growth. Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about expanding your practice, Allison’s story offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement for anyone looking to build a business that truly fits their life and values.
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In today’s special episode, hosts Kelly and Miranda take a break from their usual client success stories to dive deep into the current landscape of the mental health field. Drawing on real-world data and their decades of experience, Kelly and Miranda unpack some of the most pressing concerns clinicians face right now—like the fear that fewer people are seeking therapy, how online directories and tech companies are shifting the playing field, and what the actual search data tells us about modern demand for therapy.
They’ll also explore why therapists sometimes feel pressured to chase certifications, how to make intentional choices about training and specialization, and why finding your unique voice—and getting clear about your strengths—matters more than ever. If you’ve ever worried about competition, burnout, or whether private practice still has a place in today’s world, this episode is packed with encouragement, honest insights, and practical strategies.
So grab your coffee and get ready to hear what’s really happening in the mental health field—and why there’s more opportunity for passionate clinicians than ever before.
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Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Nina, a psychologist based in Costa Mesa, California, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Nina shares her journey from an early dream of becoming a therapist to the challenges and triumphs of owning a private practice as a first-generation Vietnamese immigrant.
In this episode, Nina opens up about the loneliness she experienced while building her practice—especially without family support or role models who looked like her. She discusses how a recent revelation about her own neurodivergence, sparked by supporting her son through diagnoses of dyslexia, ADHD, and giftedness, has profoundly shifted both her self-understanding and her approach to therapy. Nina and Kelly explore the impact of intersectional identities, intergenerational trauma, and the resilience needed to create a practice that feels authentic amidst cultural expectations and stigma.
If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong, questioned your path as a clinician, or found your private practice mirroring your own healing journey, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. Nina’s candid reflection and hard-earned wisdom offer encouragement for therapists navigating similar paths and demonstrate the transformative power of self-acceptance and community.
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In today’s episode, host Kelly Higdon chats with Dr. Melanie Harth, a longtime therapist in Santa Fe. Together, they dive deep into how private practice evolves over the years and what it means to navigate aging, self-worth, and personal growth as a clinician.
Melanie shares her journey from underpaid agency work to confidently running a high-fee, values-driven practice, all while confronting her own fears around visibility, money, and aging. The conversation explores practical strategies for adapting your business to life changes, setting boundaries, and honoring your needs—offering valuable insights for both new and experienced therapists. If you’re looking to be inspired by real talk about authenticity and evolution in private practice, this episode is for you.
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In today’s episode, hosts Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon chat with Latasha, owner of a successful group practice in San Antonio, Texas. Latasha shares her unexpected path from teaching to therapy, how she built a practice that now serves up to 150 clients a week, and the lessons she learned about sustainability, self-care, and leadership along the way. Tune in for Latasha’s honest insights on balancing business with purpose, overcoming burnout, and building a practice that truly honors both clinicians and clients.
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In today’s conversation, host Kelly Higdon interviews Gary, LCSW, founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery. Gary shares his evolution from solo practice to leading a multi-state group focused on the theme of intimacy—both in clinical work and in business leadership.
Kelly and Gary discuss building authentic connections among clinicians, maintaining quality while expanding, and redefining success beyond just financial growth. Gary offers practical insights on fostering community, overcoming fear as a business owner, and staying true to your practice’s core values.
If you’re looking to grow a counseling practice with purpose and meaning, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration.
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Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Merrilee, an LMFT based in Los Angeles who’s carved out a truly unique and much-needed niche in the world of private practice. Merilee shares her journey from working in traditional treatment facilities to building a thriving practice focused on helping clients struggling with alcohol—not through abstinence, but moderation. She opens up about the challenges she faced breaking away from mainstream approaches like the 12-step model, how she found support and inspiration through harm reduction, and the creative ways she was able to attract her ideal clients.
If you’ve ever felt drawn to serve a population that doesn’t fit inside the usual boxes, or you’re worried that following your passion might set you apart from the crowd, Merilee’s story will inspire you. From the practicalities of subletting office space as you get started, to riding the ups and downs of niche-based marketing, to letting your own unmet needs guide the direction of your business—this episode is full of honest insights and actionable advice for any therapist ready to get a little weird and do things differently.
Tune in and learn how standing out can be the key to a fulfilling, sustainable practice.
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In this episode, your hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, along with guest Barbara Griswold, set aside industry talk to focus on the lived experience of therapists. Together, they explore how years in the mental health field can quietly disconnect practitioners from their intuition and authentic selves—thanks to pressures from training, organizational culture, and the demands of documentation and systems.
Through honest stories and personal reflection, the trio examines how this disconnection impacts therapists’ well-being, work satisfaction, and client outcomes. They offer insight into the journey back to embodiment and intuition, and even guide listeners through a simple exercise to help reconnect with their own inner wisdom.
Tune in for an inspiring, heartfelt conversation that invites you to imagine a practice—and a life—rooted in authenticity and self-compassion.
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In this episode, Kelly and Miranda sit down with Erinn, the inspiring founder of Every Heart Dreams Counseling in El Dorado Hills, California. Erinn shares her journey from working in a group practice to launching her own private practice during the midst of the 2020 pandemic—all while welcoming her third child. Tune in as Erinn discusses the surprising influx of clients during uncertain times, navigating imposter syndrome, and the decision-making process behind striking out on her own.
We’ll explore the seasonal ebb and flow of running a practice focused on kids, teens, and families, and hear Erinn’s sage advice for anyone feeling unsure about making the leap into private practice. Stay tuned for real talk about the challenges, triumphs, and deeper purpose behind a thriving counseling business.
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Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Jessica, an MFT from California, to talk candidly about her journey to building a private therapy practice from the ground up. Jessica opens up about what inspired her leap from agency work to entrepreneurship, navigating burnout, the realities of setting up her business, and what it’s really like to start with zero clients—while balancing family life with two young kids.
Together, Kelly and Jessica unpack the challenges of those critical early steps: licensing, website building, marketing, networking, and learning to celebrate the small wins along the way. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own practice, already in the thick of it, or just want a transparent look behind the scenes, this episode is filled with real talk, encouragement, and practical takeaways. Stay tuned for an honest conversation about patience, perseverance, and building a solid foundation for your counseling practice!
In today’s episode, host Kelly Higdon and guest co-host Shani sit down with Megan, a Pennsylvania therapist and new author, to explore how her private practice evolved through unexpected personal loss and major life changes.
Megan shares her journey from working with premarital couples and grief support to reimagining her practice after the deaths of her parents. She opens up about listening to her intuition, letting go of traditional therapy models, and weaving together her backgrounds in ministry and mental health. Along the way, Megan explains how creativity, grief, and self-compassion led her to build a practice—and write a book—that meets people where they truly are.
This powerful episode is perfect for any clinician reassessing what it means to serve authentically. Get ready for a moving, practical discussion about honoring change, overcoming burnout, and letting your business grow as you do.
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In this episode, Miranda Palmer interviews Shay (they/them), a San Diego-based anxiety and trauma therapist specializing in somatic therapy. Shay’s journey to private practice took them from working as a nanny and in the airline industry to finally becoming licensed at age 50—a testament to perseverance and dedication.
Tune in to hear Shay discuss transitioning from nonprofits to private practice, the impact of deep personal healing on their business, and the ups and downs of navigating insurance and building a supportive community. Shay’s honest story is a reminder that it’s never too late to create the practice—and life—you truly want.
Shay's Website: overcomeanxietytrauma.com
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In this episode, hosts Kelly and Miranda sit down for an honest, big-picture discussion about the challenges therapists face in private practice today. Sparked by a lively Reddit thread, they explore why even experienced clinicians sometimes struggle to achieve great client outcomes—and why the issues often run much deeper than individual skill.
Kelly and Miranda unpack the systemic problems plaguing the mental health field, from underwhelming graduate training and overwhelming student debt to exploitative supervision and a broken insurance system. They discuss how these factors impact not just therapists but also client care and the profession as a whole.
If you’ve ever wondered why private practice often feels so hard—or how to create a more sustainable, effective practice—this episode is a must-listen. Dive in for an open, insightful conversation that challenges old assumptions and offers hope for meaningful change.
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In this episode, Kelly Higdon interviews Dawn-Petrice, an LPC and group practice owner in Texas. Dawn shares her path from education and hospital administration to building a successful, community-focused group practice.
Listen in as Dawn discusses the power of leading with transparency, the importance of creating a diverse and supportive team, and how her background in education has shaped her approach to mentoring clinicians. She also dives into the challenges of insurance platforms, maintaining clinician retention, and staying true to your values. If you’re interested in growing a thriving counseling practice with heart, this episode is for you!
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Welcome to a special "State of the Union" episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, hosted by Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon. In this engaging conversation, Miranda and Kelly tackle the rapidly evolving role of AI in mental health private practice. They explore real examples, like ChatGPT referring clients to therapists, and discuss the opportunities and challenges AI brings—from its environmental impact and ethical concerns to its ability to streamline marketing and documentation.
Balancing optimism with caution, the hosts reflect on how AI can support clinicians without replacing the essential human touch of therapy. Whether you’re curious or cautious about AI, this episode will help you navigate its possibilities and pitfalls, all while keeping client care and ethical practice at the forefront. Tune in for a grounded, insightful discussion on embracing technology in private practice.
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In this episode, Miranda Palmer sits down with Dr. Jamey, a New York-based psychoanalyst and therapist who made the bold switch from a career as a literature professor to private practice.
Jamey shares how his love for the humanities infuses his therapy work, the challenges and rewards of starting over in midlife, and the nitty-gritty of building a thriving practice - including dealing with insurance, setting fees, and embracing your unique therapeutic style.
If you’re looking for honest insights and practical tips on creating a meaningful private practice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Jamey's Website: https://www.drjameyhecht.com/
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In today’s episode, host Kelly Higdon is joined by Alicia, a California-based Marriage and Family Therapist breaking new ground with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (CAP).
Alicia shares how she’s creatively structured her practice - from one-on-one sessions to dynamic groups and couples intensives - to deliver the most meaningful client outcomes while staying true to her own growth and passions.
Tune in as Alicia and Kelly discuss the importance of innovation in a shifting mental health landscape, navigating insurance limitations, and reigniting your own enthusiasm for the work you do. If you’re craving inspiration and fresh ideas for your counseling practice, this episode is for you!
Alicia's Website: https://www.ranchocounseling.com/
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In this episode, host Kelly Higdon is joined by Lauran, founder of a thriving trauma-focused EMDR group practice in downtown Orlando. Lauran shares her journey from solo practice to building a close-knit team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how she’s navigated economic worries, private pay challenges, and the importance of staying true to her core values of collaboration, communication, community, and continued learning.
Listen in as Lauran talks about practical strategies for hiring great therapists, keeping burnout low, tracking outcomes, and standing out through reputation and relationship-building. Whether you’re just starting out or leading your own group, Lauren’s story will inspire you to create a healthy, effective, and values-driven counseling practice.
Lauran's Website: https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/
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Welcome to another episode of "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories"! Today, host Kelly Higdon is joined by her friend and breath work mentor, Zach Raider, for a unique conversation about the power of breath work in both personal healing and professional practice.
Together, they unpack how breath work can help therapists navigate stress, uncertainty, and change, offering a path to deeper self-trust and creative ways of connecting with clients. Zach shares the science and art behind conscious breathing, while Kelly reflects on her own transformative journey with breath work and how it’s become a cornerstone in her life and coaching.
Tune in for practical insights on integrating somatic practices into therapy, finding opportunity in discomfort, and building community in challenging times. If you’re looking for inspiration and new therapeutic tools, you won’t want to miss this episode.
00:00 "Breathwork: Key to Healing & Awareness"
03:24 "Mindfulness Through Breath Awareness"
09:24 Limits of AI in Therapy
12:42 Embracing Triggers for Growth
14:04 "Self-Reflection on Triggers"
19:07 "Collective Fear or Personal?"
21:59 Breaking Generational Emotional Cycles
24:55 The Power of Breath in Therapy
29:39 "Expanding Beyond Limitations"
31:25 "Therapist's Role in Embracing Fear"
33:46 "Until Next Time"
Zach's Website: https://www.zachrehder.com/
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Welcome to "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories"! In this State of the Union episode, hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer tackle the latest shifts in mental health care and how they affect private practice owners. From the push toward value-based care and what that means for therapist pay and accountability, to the personal impact of working in an increasingly profit-driven system, Kelly and Miranda get real about insurance, outcomes, and the emotional cost of navigating broken structures.
You’ll get insights on tracking client improvement, negotiating with insurance, and building a sustainable practice that supports your clients—and yourself. Tune in for honest discussion, practical tips, and encouragement for therapists striving to create positive change in a challenging environment.
00:00 "Understanding Value-Based Care Concepts"
03:19 Therapist Payment Issues and Challenges
09:02 UHC: Profitable Yet Problematic Partnerships
13:10 Therapists' Fear-Induced Behavioral Shift
17:23 "Burnout vs. Mental Health Diagnosis"
20:27 Decolonizing Practice for Healing
25:03 Holistic Support Over Self-Care
26:58 Balancing Business and Community Support
29:59 Navigating Private Practice Challenges
33:43 Evaluating Therapy Success Metrics
39:30 "Orlando's Top Trauma Therapists"
42:03 Therapists' Anxiety and Outcome Improvement
43:56 "Recognizing Progress Beyond Trauma"
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In this special new series of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer are switching things up with their very first “State of the Union” episode! Once a month, they’ll hit pause on the usual interviews and have real, unfiltered conversations about what’s going on in the mental health world—and what that means for anyone running (or dreaming about) a private practice.
In this kickoff chat, Kelly and Miranda spill their honest thoughts about the big news shaking up the field—like Rula teaming up with Amazon Health and the latest drama with BetterHelp. They dig into what all this means for therapists: choosing the right platforms, burnout, marketing headaches, and how to carve out your own space in an ever-noisier industry.
So, if you want to hear what’s really going on behind the scenes and pick up some practical tips for building your practice in these wild times, you’re in the right place. Grab your coffee, get comfy, and join Kelly and Miranda as they share what’s on their minds and help you find your footing in the shifting world of mental health care.
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Bridgette shares her experience of building a successful private pay therapy practice in rural Montana in less than a year. She discusses the challenges she faced, including concerns about client volume and the viability of a private pay model. Bridgette highlights the importance of strategic planning, creating a positive client experience, and utilizing resources like zynnyme.com. She offers valuable advice for therapists navigating the early stages of private practice, emphasizing the importance of community, self-compassion, and embracing the freedom of being your own boss.
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Welcome back to the podcast! This week, we're talking about a topic that resonates with so many therapists: navigating the often-turbulent waters of insurance and private practice. We're thrilled to have Chelsea, MFT, join us to share her inspiring journey of transitioning away from insurance panels and building a thriving private pay practice. Chelsea's story exemplifies the power of self-reflection, strategic planning, and courageous action. If you've ever felt the pull to create a more sustainable and fulfilling practice, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for practical tips, honest reflections, and a dose of encouragement as Chelsea reveals her secrets to private pay success.
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Guest: Raffi, LCSW-C
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Practice: Baltimore Therapy Center
Topics Covered:
- Unconventional Career Path: How Raffi transitioned from computer science at Brown University to therapy, finding his true calling.
- Starting a Private Practice: The decision to open a practice after moving to Maryland and how a parallel job reduced stress during the early days.
- Organic growth: Building a thriving practice, starting with a simple website and moving to a group model with a growing team.
- Relationship Expertise: Key focus areas include couples counseling, infidelity, family conflict, and workplace relationships.
- Balancing Work and Wellbeing: Lessons Raffi has learned about running a business while maintaining personal health and fulfillment.
Why connect with Raffi?
Raffi is the go-to expert on couples counseling, family dynamics, and personal growth. Whether you're facing a relationship crisis or want to improve communication, his guidance can help you achieve meaningful change.
Raffi's Website: thecommunicationbook.com
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Guest: Anna, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Location: Lakewood, California
Practice: Thrive Therapy and Couples Counseling
Topics Covered:
- The transition to private practice: From working in a group setting to starting her own business after the birth of her first child.
- Challenges and growth: Learning business skills, building a website, and finding pride in each step of her entrepreneurial journey.
- Specialization: Using the Gottman Method to strengthen couples' relationships and focusing on anxiety, panic attacks, and postpartum care.
- Breaking stigmas: Overcoming family doubts about a career in social work and finding success on your terms.
- Advice for aspiring therapists: "It's doable. It may feel daunting, but you can achieve your dreams with the right mindset and resources."
Why Connect with Anna?
Specializing in couples counseling, anxiety, and postpartum care, Anna reflects on overcoming family stigma and her advice for aspiring private practice owners.
Whether you're a therapist dreaming of a private practice or looking for inspiration, this episode is for you!
Anna's Website: thrivetherapyandcouplescounseling.com
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Guest: Ross, Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Berkley, Pennsylvania
Practice: Mr. Ross Private Practice
Topics Covered:
- From Group Practice to Private Practice: Ross's journey from feeling undervalued in a group setting to building his own successful private practice.
- Finding Your Niche: How Ross chose addiction therapy as his primary focus and leverage his experience to help others.
- Challenges of Being a Young Male Therapist: Ross reflects on the obstacles of demographic selection and how he turned them into opportunities.
- Learning to Balance: Tips for managing a busy practice, writing a book, and navigating the entrepreneurial side of therapy.
Why Listen?
Ross's story highlights the power of trusting your instincts and making bold decisions. His insights into private practice ownership and his work with addiction recovery will inspire anyone interested in the field of therapy.
Ross's Website: www.misterrosscounseling.com
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Guest: Patricia, Stanford-trained psychiatrist
Location: San Diego, California
Practice: Patricia Pop MD
Topics Covered:
- Childhood curiosity: Patricia's dream of becoming an astronomer and her interest in theological studies led her to psychiatry.
- The Journey to Private Practice: Patricia's journey through mentorship, exploring different jobs in the field, and her decision to prioritize autonomy in her career.
- Preventing burnout: Lessons from the Therapist Burnout book, including setting clear boundaries for patient load and research.
- Innovative treatment approaches: Patricia's exploration of psychedelics in therapy, addressing stigma, and ensuring controlled and safe use.
- Sustainable practice design: Her balanced schedule includes two remote working days, psilocybin research studies, and medication management.
Why connect with Patricia?
Discover Patricia's advice for creating a meaningful and balanced psychiatric practice, and hear her tips for aspiring professionals navigating this dynamic field. Take advantage of this episode of inspiration and practical insight!
Watch the full video and don’t miss her advice. You’ll love it.
Patricia's Website: www.patriciapopmd.com
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Guest: Robin, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
Location: Kensington, Maryland
Practice: Better Together Family Therapy
Topics Covered:
- A Natural Listener: How Robin’s gift for understanding others inspired her career in therapy.
- The Journey to Family Therapy: Robin shares her unconventional path from challenging psychology classes to finding her calling.
- The Private Practice Pivot: Life’s challenges inspired Robin to start her practice, empowering her to work on her terms.
- Creating a Safe Space: Robin’s commitment to neurodiverse clients and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Balancing It All: Lessons on managing personal and professional life as a therapist.
Why Connect with Robin?
Robin’s story powerfully reminds us that growth often comes from unexpected places—her work at Better Together Family Therapy changes lives, one client at a time.
Robin's Website: Better Together Family Therapy
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In this episode, Caleb shares how he transformed his personal struggles—like unpaid internships and low wages—into a supportive network for new therapists. He discusses his commitment to creating paid internship opportunities that prioritize fair compensation and work-life balance.
Caleb’s approach empowers recent graduates to pursue their passion while building sustainable careers and maintaining personal well-being. His journey serves as a valuable guide for therapists looking to achieve a balanced professional life and connect with a supportive community for growth and success.
Caleb's Website: Golden Gate Counseling Services
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In this episode, Shani shares her inspiring journey from feeling undervalued in demanding work environments to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women of color. She reflects on the challenges she faced and the lessons learned along the way, highlighting the importance of self-worth and resilience.
Tune in for valuable insights on overcoming burnout and perfectionism, and to hear how her work in therapy and coaching is transforming lives.
Shani's Website: soulfulgracetherapy.com
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In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer, a specialist in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as she shares her inspiring journey of transforming her experience of overworking during the pandemic into a thriving full-time private practice. Jennifer discusses her focus on anxiety, trauma, and PTSD while achieving a fulfilling balance in her personal life and quadrupling her patient base in Connecticut.
Tune in to discover valuable insights on creating sustainable success in therapy!
Jennifer's Website: hopehealingchange.com
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In this episode, Beth, a therapist specializing in anxiety, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy, shares her inspiring journey of breaking free from burnout and restructuring her life into a successful private practice. She talks about overcoming mental and financial barriers to achieve balance and growth. Beth focuses on helping college students, young adults, and middle-aged professionals find their path, and she also supports the LGBTQIA+ community through her practice in Maryland.
Tune in to hear how Beth transformed her work and life, and learn how you can create positive change on your own.
Beth's Website: https://www.bethcharbonneau.com/
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In this episode, we chat with Lisa, an LPCC and certified dance movement therapist, about her innovative approach to therapy. Lisa shares how she integrates dance and movement into her sessions to help clients express emotions and work through challenges in ways traditional talk therapy might not reach.
We dive into her professional journey, from working in high-stress environments to establishing a successful private practice. Lisa also discusses the importance of financial sustainability and self-care for therapists, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to create a balanced and fulfilling therapeutic practice.
Tune in to hear:
- Lisa's transition from traditional talk therapy to incorporating movement.
- How she uses body awareness to guide both her clients and her own business decisions.
- The challenges and rewards of running a practice that honors both therapist and client well-being.
- Practical advice for therapists on setting sustainable goals and believing in their worth.
Learn how movement can transform the therapeutic experience today!
Lisa's Website: LisaManca.com
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Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alisa, a clinical social worker in Philadelphia. Alisa shares her journey of transforming her private practice with the help of Business School for Therapists. Learn how she overcame anxiety, filled her caseload within months, and achieved a perfect work-life balance. Alisa discusses her specialties in anxiety, anger management, addictions, and perinatal mood disorders, and offers valuable insights for therapists looking to grow their own practices.
Tune in to hear:
- The challenges Alisa faced before joining BSB
- How personalized marketing strategies transformed her practice
- The importance of aligning your practice with your life and values
- Tips for achieving a fulfilling and financially stable career as a therapist
Alisa's Website: SerenitySolutionsTherapy.com
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In this interview with Natalie Kohlhaas M.A., LPC, NCC, CPCS, C.Ht., and author of "Hello Anxiety My Old Friend" we talk about how learning is never-ending in our field of work and all the techniques you can use to grow your practice.
We start by following her journey from starting school through becoming part of a collaborative practice, writing a book, and now helping psychology students see therapy in practice. And that isn’t all! Natalie continues her personal education as she moves into the mentor stage of her journey.
Natalie's Book - Hello Anxiety My Old Friend: https://www.helloanxiety.net/
Natalie's Website: https://www.serenitytreehouse.com/
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In this episode of “Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories,” Kelly Higdon, LMFT, dissects the complexities of modern marketing strategies tailored specifically for therapists, private practitioners, and mental health professionals. This isn't your run-of-the-mill marketing advice. Kelly offers a refreshing approach, emphasizing the importance of personal values in crafting a marketing plan that achieves long-term success and sustains your passionate work.
Whether you're establishing the foundations of your practice or seeking innovative strategies to elevate your business, this episode is packed with invaluable tips and the inspiration to ensure your practice survives and thrives. Tune in to transform your marketing perspective and propel your practice into a prosperous future.
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In this enlightening episode of “Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories,” therapy expert and co-founder of zynnyme and Business School for Therapists Kelly Higdon, LMFT, discusses the fine line between persuasive messaging and maintaining the highest integrity and respect for potential clients.
Kelly explores real-world examples, the psychology behind marketing that resonates, and actionable tips for therapists eager to grow their practice without compromising their values. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting, this episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft marketing messages that are both effective and ethically sound.
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In this episode of "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories," Kelly Higdon, LMFT, discusses the crucial role of outcomes in building a successful counseling practice. She shares valuable insights on how focusing on outcomes can significantly impact client satisfaction, referrals, income, and therapist well-being.
Tune in as we explore the power of outcome conversations and how they can elevate your counseling practice while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 16 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 19th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 15 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 18th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 14 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 17th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 13 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 16th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 12 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 12th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 11 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 11th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 10 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 10th, 2023.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 9 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 9th, 2023.
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With terms and conditions changing for Zoom and SimplePractice, most therapists are scrambling to understand what these changes mean.
But these aren't the first and aren't likely the last companies to make changes. Let's join together to understand the legal and ethical ramifications and talk about how to determine what software meets the legal and ethical needs for your practice.
Check out this free replay of a recent panel discussion with Eric (therapist attorney), Liath (from Person Centered Tech), and Miranda (your private practice coach) to unpack the impact of terms on you, your clients, and your business.
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In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Dr. Marie Fang shares her unexpected journey into private practice.
She covers everything from why she wanted to get involved in the field to what it was like working in two wildly contrasting group practice environments to the decision to become self-employed — and even branch out with her own YouTube channel!
Check out the full interview here for Dr. Marie Fang’s private practice journey (and beyond).
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Connect with the self and make decisions from a values-aligned, authentic space that listens to the mind and the body in this free meditation for therapists.
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If you’re like many therapists, you freeze whenever you hear “audits” or “records requests” and dread the moment you have to sit down to write your clinical session progress notes.
But what if audits and records requests were simply a no-stress, regular part of being a private practice therapist?
For this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice, we’re joined by Barbara Griswold, LMFT, author of the must-read Navigating the Insurance Maze: The Therapist’s Complete Guide to Working with Insurance — And Whether You Should.
Miranda talks with Barbara about the inevitability of getting audited, whether you should fear audits (spoiler alert: usually not!), why it’s so important to have clear notes and take control of your billing, and a few reasons why therapists are so afraid of audits.
Check out the full episode today to get clearer on therapist audits and records requests! And sign up for the Audits and Records Requests training here: news.zynnyme.com/audits/
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Your mind and body are connected. But what if trauma or some other block is keeping you from fully integrating the two and reaching your full potential in life and private practice?
Brainspotting, a newer method of therapy and coaching that all of our coaches have been trained to provide, may be exactly what you need to finally gain clarity in life and business and take the next steps to move toward your ideal future.
In this interview, Kelly Higdon, LMFT, speaks with group practice owner and zynnyme coach Rebecca Williams about Brainspotting and its transformational capabilities.
Whether you’re struggling with trauma or simply stuck and feeling unable to identify your next steps, Brainspotting can help you find the peace and freedom you’re looking for.
Learn more about Brainspotting and how it helps in this interview with Coach Becca!
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Starting your own private practice not only allows you to serve your community; it also allows you to grow and evolve in ways that previously felt out of reach or, to be honest, impossible.
Once you become a business owner, you realize there’s a whole new level of potential for you to heal, thrive, and support yourself without compromising on what you need or want.
In this episode, Amy shares her slow, intentional journey into private practice, the value of learning from successful women in business, and her plans for what’s next: expanding from solo practice to group practice with the community support and resources provided to members of Business School for Therapists!
Check out the full Empowering Yourself in Private Practice interview today with Amy, LCSW, CST, and Miranda, LMFT!
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Going through a personal loss is difficult for anyone… but what if you’re also building a business at the same time?
For Ariana, the founder of Lloyd Collective, the process involved intentionally slow pacing (3-4 years of growing) and support from family members, friends, and a business mentor.
But with a self-paced approach and people to not only encourage but guide her along the journey, Ariana built a successful business AND did some healing along the way.
In this episode, Ariana shares her story of becoming a business owner in the midst of a divorce and raising her child, how community support was (and remains to be) essential to her well-being and the sustainability of her business, and how she values approaching private practice from an anti-oppressive lens.
Check out the full interview on Healing Through Private Practice and Self-Pacing now!
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How do you make decisions in private practice that allow you to grow and evolve your business from a place of authenticity? And how much time and space do you have for figuring out what you really want in your personal life and private practice?
For Jerry, discovering his path in private practice began with slowing down and listening to his body and mind — or, as he likes to call it, his inner compass. Jerry is a therapist in Columbia, MO, providing grief counseling and working with older adults and their caregivers.
Because having a successful business does NOT mean you have to follow all the latest marketing trends or be a highly social extrovert who’s always networking with other therapists and healing professionals. It’s about connecting with yourself and your clients in a way that’s authentic and natural — to you and to the people you support.
In this episode, Columbia, Missouri grief counseling therapist Jerry shares how he transitioned into a private practice therapist, how his understanding of what he could do as a business owner expanded with experience, the value of collaborative relationships, and how quiet reflection has directly impacted his Private Practice Success Story.
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Your private practice journey looks different than everyone else’s, and it’s okay to experience doubts along the way. Instead of comparing yourself to other clinicians, focus on what’s important to you and your version of an ideal life.
For Kadeisha, MDiv, LCSW, PMH-C, private practice is the path to increased flexibility, more time with family, and space for her own creative expression and natural leadership strengths.
But transitioning from an independent contractor to a solo practice owner came with its own challenges. And by having a clear “why” behind her work along with support from other mental health professionals, many of whom she met through Business School for Therapists, Kadeisha continues to evolve as a practice owner and approach her business from a place of inner knowledge and trust.
In this episode, Kadeisha talks about her journey from group practice independent contractor to private practice owner, why running a business where she has the freedom and autonomy to make decisions is important to her, the personal challenges around setting a sustainable fee, and more.
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Jane is a former counsellor and psychotherapist and founder of Grow Your Private Practice who helps counsellors and psychotherapists build private practices through her membership service, where she provides training, support, and resources to help them achieve their goals in the United Kingdom.
Are you a private practice owner who finds yourself bogged down by day-to-day tasks and losing sight of the bigger picture? It's a common challenge, but taking a step back to understand your desires and limitations can help you achieve long-term success.
Join us in this episode as we explore Jane's journey and learn how she discovered the importance of understanding your desires and limitations! Don't let day-to-day tasks hinder your vision. Take action towards achieving your goals today!
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Mary is an LMFT specializing in helping couples and families with depression, anxiety, bipolar, marital conflict, and co-parenting and divorce recovery in California.
Ready to take the first step towards your dream of starting a private practice?
Learn from Mary's journey, including how she overcame life challenges, started a new transition into private pay, and advice for starting your own practice in this episode!
Don't let fear hold you back. Take that first step today!
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Beth and Cynthia, co-founders of Financial Flow and therapists-turned-Brainspotting Consultants, help other therapists improve their relationship with money.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your finances and unable to tap into your creative potential as a private practice owner? Join Beth and Cynthia in this episode to find out how Brainspotting can help you break through your money blocks and unleash your creativity!
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Pamela Moore-Jones is an LCSW specializing in helping people with depression, anxiety, and trauma in California and Nevada.
Honoring yourself is essential in private practice as it allows you to prioritize your needs, set boundaries, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. This mindset leads to not only growth in your business but also in your clinical work.
Discover how Pamela found balance, growth, and fulfillment by prioritizing herself and honoring her values in this episode!
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Haley is an LCSW who provides individual teen therapy and support for families in Sacramento, CA.
Are you feeling underworked, underpaid, and struggling with unhealthy boundaries? Do you long for a work-life balance that allows you to get the rest and rejuvenation you deserve?
Discover Haley’s secrets to happiness and avoid burnout in private practice in this episode! It's time to shake things up and learn how setting healthy boundaries can lead to a happier, more balanced life in private practice.
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Maya Gengarelli Ribot, MSW, LICSW, provides body-centered anxiety therapy in Worcester, MA.
Do you ever question what success means in your private practice? Is it just about clients and income, or is there more to it?
Check out this episode to learn the true meaning of success from Maya's perspective and her secrets to running a successful private practice!
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Melissa is a CMHC specializing in helping people with depression, anxiety, and trauma in St. George, Utah.
Starting a private practice can be a challenging journey, but with the right approach and attitude, it can also be a creative and rewarding experience.
Check out this episode to discover how Melissa transformed the process of building a private practice into a work of art!
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Whitney is an LPC who owns a group practice in Savannah, Georgia, called Water’s Edge Counseling. She's also a founder of Whitney Owens Consulting, specializing in helping faith-based practice owners grow their private practices.
Are you feeling isolated as a faith-based practice owner? You're not alone.
In this episode, Whitney shares her valuable insights for navigating the unique challenges of running a faith-based practice, as well as how to market yourself effectively.
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Megan is a Psy.D. ABPP, specializing in helping people suffering from anxiety, panic, life changes, depression, and trauma, and women on the autism spectrum in 31 different states.
You've probably heard the word “niche” a lot over the past couple of years.
The truth is: The more you niche, the better it’ll be to provide exceptional clinical outcomes for your ideal clients.
Check out this episode to find out how Megan turned her passion into the one-of-a-kind niche of tabletop role-playing therapy!
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Linzy, the founder of Money Nuts and Bolts, is a therapist in private practice turned money coach who helps therapists feel calm and in control of their finances.
If you have complicated feelings about money as a private practice owner, you’re not alone -- a lot of super-skilled therapists struggle with money-related matters.
Check out this episode to discover how Linzy can help therapists in private practice learn how to handle money better and change their relationship to it!
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 8/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 20th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 7/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 19th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 6/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 18th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 5/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 17th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 4/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Kelly on October 13th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 3/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 12th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 2/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 11th, 2022.
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Check out this exclusive sneak peek into the optional Focus Session meditations we offer to members of Business School for Therapists, our exclusive program for starting, growing, and sustaining a happy, healthy private practice. Episode 1/8 features a snippet of the LIVE Focus Session with Miranda on October 10th, 2022.
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Dawn is an LMHC specializing in EMDR therapy for trauma in Indiana.
From graduating with a biology degree to becoming an LMHC and having a successful solo practice, Dawn shares her struggles with burnout as a community mental health worker as well as some aha moments while in the Business School for Therapists program.
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Join Kelly Higdon for a four-part meditation series for therapists. In Part 4, we focus on money and how everyone's journey toward wealth happens at their own pace and in a way that's one-of-a-kind to their experiences in life.
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Join Kelly Higdon for a four-part meditation series for therapists. In Part 3, we focus on detachment. This brief meditation introduces the practice of observation to help you untangle from the barrage of thoughts that can show up in your mind.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zynnyme (youtube.com/zynnyme) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/ (linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Join Kelly Higdon for a four-part meditation series for therapists. In Part 2, we focus on taking a moment to send some love out into the world and to yourself. We can spend a lot of time on what needs to be done or what hasn't been done, but love is something that's within you and can be accessed at any time. It's something that can replace the negative self-talk and shame. Ground yourself in some love as you go through this process.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zynnyme (youtube.com/zynnyme) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/ (linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Join Kelly Higdon for a four-part meditation series for therapists. In Part 1, we focus on gratitude for the people and things in our life that contribute to our well-being.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zynnyme (youtube.com/zynnyme) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/ (linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Beth is an https://www.fortitudecounselingnc.com/ (LCMHC and LCAS specializing in helping people with adjustment disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance use disorders in North Carolina.) Growth is natural, but rapid business growth can cause a variety of problems. In this episode, Beth shares the most unexpected things that happened when she transitioned from solo to group practice, her struggle with burnout, and some of the lessons she learned the hard way as a group practice owner.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Nikki, LMFT, is a https://relationshipsredefined.com/ (couples and sex therapist in San Diego, California.) In this interview, Nikki shares how she pivoted her marketing strategy after moving to a new location and created a private practice website that brings in the majority of her clients. https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (Access our Websites for Therapists Checklist here!)
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Desiree, LCSW, provides https://therapywithdesiree.com (holistic mental health support for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma in Brooklyn, New York). In this interview, Desiree shares how she moved from part-time agency worker and part-time practice owner to full-time business owner with no more limiting beliefs around insurance, slowing down, and prioritizing life over business.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Megan, MA, ATR-BC, provides https://www.meganvanmeter.com (online art therapy for burnt-out helping professionals in Arizona, Indiana, and Texas). In this episode, Megan shares how she moved from being unemployed and healing from an abusive work environment and personal loss to deprogramming decades’ worth of limiting beliefs and starting a sustainable private practice.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Discover how https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (Business School for Therapists) impacted members’ practices and lives and how this lifetime program can make a difference for you and the business you’re creating. Hear from therapists supporting clients in a range of specialties and backgrounds as they share their wins and let others know what's possible as a private practice owner!
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Haley, LCSW, provides https://www.restoringlightcc.com/ (individual teen therapy and support for families in Sacramento, CA). In this episode, Haley shares her journey from burnt-out social worker healing from a personal loss to successful private practice owner on the path toward recovery from grief.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Maya Gengarelli Ribot, MSW, LICSW provides https://www.treeringcounseling.com/ (body-centered anxiety therapy in Worcester, MA). In this episode, Maya shares how she embraced the roadmap that https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (Business School for Therapists) provided to build a life and business that serves her.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Melissa Spaulding, CMHC, specializes in https://guidedwellnesscounselingut.com (depression, anxiety, and trauma counseling in St. George, Utah). In this episode, Melissa shares how https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (Business School for Therapists) gave her a legacy of tools to support her personal and professional growth and clinical work with clients, and how it empowered her to create a group practice aligned with her personal and professional values.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Kadeisha, https://www.expectpllc.com (MDiv, MSW, LCSW, specializes in working with parents and spiritual or religious people struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions in Durham, North Carolina). In this interview, Kadeisha shares how https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (Business School for Therapists) empowered her to step out of her comfort zone to create a life and business that are aligned with her authentic self.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
We've been hearing therapists share their worries about the current recession, sustaining a private practice, or even having the energy to do deep, meaningful client work. Check out this quick 15-minute meditation to help you get reconnected to your heart, body, and spirit!
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Sonila is a https://www.chicagopsych.org/ (Psy.D specializing in helping people with social anxiety, panic attacks, complex trauma, and substance abuse in Chicago). She's also the founder of https://www.careforalbania.org/ (Care for Albania). Giving back to the community is one of the most effective ways to build a successful private practice. In this episode, Sonila shares her journey of starting a private practice, her experience with https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (Business School for Therapists), and how she found her calling - running a non-profit private practice. She also provides tips for anyone starting a practice for the first time.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Patrick is an https://resilientmindcounseling.com/patrick-casale/ (LCMHC and LCAS, who specializes in helping people with addiction problems in North Carolina). He’s also a https://www.allthingspractice.com/ (Private Practice Coach and the founder of All Things Private Practice. ) If you are a private practice therapist, you might consider specializing in one specific area at some point. In this interview, Patrick shares some misconceptions about niching, how to find and develop your niche in private practice, as well as some useful tips for transitioning to group practice.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Tiffany is an https://www.tiffanyspilove.com/ (LMFT who specializes in healing trauma and PTSD using EMDR in Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania). The process of transitioning your website for group practice can be challenging and time-consuming. So, what's the quickest and easiest way to switch to a group practice website? In this interview, Tiffany shares some tips on how to transition your website for group practice. She also discusses her transition from a solo to a group practice.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Barbara is https://theinsurancemaze.com/ (an LMFT and the author of Navigating the Insurance Maze). Treatment plans are essential since they’re required by many state laws, professional ethics codes, and insurance companies. In this episode, Barbara discusses what a treatment plan is, why it's important, and what you should do to prepare for the https://news.zynnyme.com/treatmentplans/ (10-Minute Treatment Plans) training on Thursday, September 1st, where you'll learn how to write 10-minute treatment plans that not only help you provide better services but also cover you ethically and legally.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/)
There is no one-size-fits-all vision. But many therapists make mistakes by trying to replicate other people's visions without considering what their own lives are like. So, how can you find YOUR vision? In the first episode of the new series, "Roadmap for Starting a Private Practice," Kelly and Miranda share the three easy exercises that help https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=website (Business School for Therapists) members create their vision. They also offer useful tips for those struggling to build their first private practice.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Sara is an https://www.saraweandlpc.com (LPC and DBT therapist helping people with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and trauma in Pennsylvania). The chance of getting your website listed on the front page of Google search results might seem impossible for a small private practice trying to drive organic traffic. But don't let limiting beliefs stop you! In this episode, Sara discusses how she got her website ranked #1 on Google and how Business School for Therapists helped her create SEO-optimized content and narrow her target market. She also offers valuable advice on how to build your website from scratch.
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Whether it's from past traumas or current stressors, staying connected in your body, mind, and business feels like an ongoing struggle. But even if you don't feel like yourself, it's still possible to transform your life and business so there's more joy (even in the midst of daily challenges). In this episode, Miranda connects with Allison, a therapist who moved from agency burnout to thriving business owner with three successful niche practices, followed by the creation of Abundance Practice Building, where she now helps therapists create their own happy lives and practices. They talk in-depth about what it means to feel joy and share some strategies to experience it in your body more often. Allison also shares how therapists can prepare for the upcoming zynnyme training, Bring Fun Back into Building Your Private Practice Business, where she'll let you know how to attract ideal clients through authentic marketing and find joy in your business growth and marketing. https://news.zynnyme.com/joyful-business-building/ (Click here to register for the FREE training today!)
Helen is an https://helencounseling.com/ (LPC specializing in helping teens, adults, and parents of young kids with anger management, behavior issues, depression/anxiety, and codependence in Fort Worth, Texas.) It's challenging to anticipate all of the costs when you first go into private practice. So, you tend to charge too generously and build a low-cost therapy business that's impossible to sustain. Yet, it's never too late to turn things around. In this episode, Helen shares with Miranda her shift in mindset that led to financial success and offers useful tips for anyone who wants to build a sustainable practice from scratch.
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Nicol works as an https://www.therapistcourtprep.com/ (LCSW, a subject matter expert, and an expert witness in the United States.) Most therapists don't feel comfortable talking about subpoenas because there is so much anxiety attached. Nicol encourages us to embrace discomfort and take steps rather than let fear drive us. In this episode, she offers advice on avoiding common mistakes therapists make, how to prepare before getting a subpoena, and taking action if you receive a subpoena. Learn even more about the subpoena process in zynnyme's https://bit.ly/SubpoenaProcess (FREE training, Master Your Private Practice Subpoena Process, on June 8,) where Nicol will go into depth on creating your court policy and consent, and ensure that you are paid for your time if you do go to court.
To register, please https://bit.ly/SubpoenaProcess (click HERE).
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/)
Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Daniel is a https://createmytherapistwebsite.com (website designer who helps therapists and private practice owners create impactful websites). A rewarding professional journey isn't always straightforward or easy, but if you can hold on tight, it will be worth it. In this episode, Daniel shares with Miranda how he connected passion with purpose by helping his wife create a website that represents her personality and appeals to several potential clients. Daniel also offers helpful tips for anyone starting a website from scratch.
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/)
Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Margaret, https://health-and-psychology.com (a neuropsychologist in Glendale), dreamed of being a "brain doctor". Dealing with psychological evaluations and trauma patients, she feels she accomplished her goal. Her company consists of four employees, each varying in specialization. Her practice provides aid with health issues, immigration issues, career counselling, and trauma. Similar to her practice, Margaret is a unique case where she thrives with heavy caseloads. She feels it stemmed from her upbringing working in a pharmacy where she learned how to run a business. When she isn't dealing with her practice, she works in court evaluations and teaches. Margaret acknowledges it's not a suitable model for others but still offers valuable advice. Transparency is vital for her practice to run efficiently. She also urges to work in what you love and feel comfortable doing.
Erika Labuzan-Lopez is an LMFT who https://www.erikalabuzanlopeztherapy.com/ (specializes in couples therapy and postpartum depression in League City, Texas.) Minimalist living becomes more popular, but few people know about minimalist websites. In today's episode, Erika shares how she transitioned from solo to group practice by integrating a minimalist mindset. She also shares tips from Business School about how to overcome visual limitations. After all, less is always more. Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/)
Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Marketing is about understanding your audience, getting familiar with how to reach them, and sharing how you can help. In this interview, Blayde, our Marketing Assistant, talks about what it’s been like to grow as a digital marketer while learning more about the mental health field, what he thinks about passive income, the future of zynnyme marketing, and more! Access free trainings at https://www.zynnyme.com/free (zynnyme.com/free), including the ones below: https://www.zynnyme.com/free/website-101-for-therapists (Websites 101 for Therapists in Private Practice) https://www.zynnyme.com/free/marketing-plan-for-therapists (Marketing Plan 101 for Therapists) https://www.zynnyme.com/free/how-to-get-free-referrals-in-private-practice (How to Get People Raving About You - Niche)
Connect with Blayde at https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaydealcabes/ (linkedin.com/in/blaydealcabes/)
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/)
Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)
Episode Highlights:
[00:41] Overview of Blayde's role as the zynnyme marketing assistant
[01:42] What it’s been like to learn more about mental health and the overall field
[02:44] What Blayde has learned about the challenges of therapists
[03:40] Understanding the language of the niche you’re marketing
[04:26] Blayde's thoughts on courses as sources of passive income
[07:54] What it’s like being a detail-oriented person in marketing
[09:06] Value in having a team with different personalities and skill sets
[10:14] What Blayde noticed therapists struggle with and need in regard to marketing
[11:35] How Blayde envisions zynnyme marketing to evolve
[15:43] Background knowledge Blayde had prior to starting the role
[17:45] What Blayde is looking forward to in zynnyme this year in 2022
Jennie, the Sales & Service Expert at zynnyme, holds a great amount of pride in the services we provide and the work she does. A helper at heart, she enjoys speaking with community members, learning about their needs, watching them grow, and helping them to get the right support — whether it’s through zynnyme or not. And, as an entrepreneur herself, she gets your needs! This interview serves as a reminder that you, too, deserve to employ individuals who go beyond the basics, and who will put their heart into your business the way Jennie opens her heart for members of the zynnyme community. P.S. If you’d like to connect with Jennie, email help@zynnyme.com or start a new thread in our free Private Practice Community with your questions!
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/)
Meet Karen, one of our Accountability Coaches for The Accountable Practice! She joined Kelly on the podcast to talk about the benefits of having people in your circle to support you, how your plans don’t always happen on your exact timeline + how to recognize your progress, figuring out the next steps for you and your business, and being kind to yourself along the journey.
Join the FREE Private Practice Community: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ (classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZ) Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/)
Meet Vargas, one of our Accountability Coaches for The Accountable Practice! He joined Kelly on the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast to share what it was like to be the first in his role + how it’s evolved, why therapists can get “stuck” moving through the private practice process, being seen, how what you create online helps others, and more!
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Kate is the owner of Destiny City Counseling, where she https://www.destinycitycounseling.com (helps women in Tacoma, WA feel more confident, alive, and fulfilled personally, in relationships, and spiritually). It can be difficult to put yourself out there and composing copy for a website is a vulnerable experience. In this episode, we learn why it's so important to take those foundational steps toward marketing, how to embrace the experience of being vulnerable to grow as a therapist, and how to tap into your community (and your clients) to take those scary first steps.
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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Meet Eden, our Community Manager and an Accountability Coach for The Accountable Practice (TAP) program! She joined Kelly on the podcast to talk about her role in the community, moving from being a Social Worker to her current role, what makes a community valuable to members, what therapists need right now, what’s next for the community we’re building, and more!
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Ryan, one of our TAP Accountability Coaches, joined Kelly on the Starting a Counseling Practice podcast to talk more about his role with zynnyme and what it means to be accountable as a business owner and human being.
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We’ve highlighted success stories where therapists start from scratch after locating to a new location, but what if you’re moving constantly? Is it feasible to open and shut down a practice every three years? Can you build a full caseload of clients if you’ll be leaving the area in a few years? Ashley realized early on that she couldn’t grow in a regular position if she kept relocating. Since her husband is in the military, she would have to start from scratch every time she made progress. As they moved from Hawaii to Florida, she gained experience in managing a group practice and had the idea of opening her own online private practice. Even though she grew a successful group practice on her own, Ashley felt she needed assistance with creating the practice of her dreams.
She joined Business School for Therapists to refine her work and implemented the SEO lessons into her website. Here, Ashley shares with Miranda how her website funnels her ideal clients, organization and automation tips for each location she serves, and whether you need multiple state licenses for your practice to succeed.
Learn more about Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleycomegys.com/ (https://www.ashleycomegys.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisedtoempower (https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisedtoempower) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleycomegyslcsw/ (https://www.instagram.com/ashleycomegyslcsw/)
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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Outsourcing your website may seem the most practical way of setting up your website. You pay someone to write your copy, make the site searchable, and make it look pretty. But Robin found that depending on who you hire for the task, you might only get one of the three, or none in some cases. And even if you look for referrals from friends and colleagues you might not get the same experience they had. Robin started her website as she began setting up her practice. She wanted people to see her as a legitimate business, so she began posting blogs and an information page. She felt something was missing and was referred to Brighter Visions by a colleague. The final product wasn't what she envisioned, so she went back to creating her own. After joining Business School for Therapists, she refined her website with a designer to match her voice and practice.
In this episode, Robin shares with Miranda her parallel process of building a website and how each version has improved over time as she has learned to accept the imperfections. She also discusses how her website reflects her practice, how she utilizes it for her group practice, and tips for those starting their first website.
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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On Thursday, February 24, Russian president Putin announced a "special military operation" to "demilitarise and denazify" Ukraine. Minutes later, missiles and airstrikes struck throughout Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, shortly followed by a large ground invasion from multiple directions. In response, Ukrainian president Zelenskyy enacted martial law and general mobilization. As we witness the atrocities of violence from afar, you might think: Why should I care? How can the current events affect me? Economically, we've seen gas prices increase due to oil sanctions against Russia. Mentally, members of our community can be experiencing an increase in anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder due to the conflict continuing every day. As our services continue to grow, we will slowly see clients who are beginning to show symptoms due to family members or mutual connections to Russia or Ukraine.
Dr. Polina shares what to expect and what we can do as the Ukranian War is brought into our offices. She also opens up with Kelly about her first response to the war, how she overcame her initial grief, and the support received by her communities.
Erinn loves doing her work by herself. After launching private practice in 2021, she wanted to grow her online presence to legitimize her business. She started creating her website on Wix with a single page about her services and thought it was enough to start attracting clients. During her initial phone screenings, callers mentioned how her website "spoke" to them, but she noticed many weren’t people she wanted to work with. Erinn wasn't sure what was attracting everyone except her ideal clients. After joining Business School for Therapists, she was able to change her website so that she noticed her work was in demand, with the right clients this time!
In their conversation, Erinn shares with Miranda what changes improved her website performance. She credits being authentic and using outcome conversations for her site’s ability to reach the right clients. Erinn feels her website creates informed consent about her practice and herself as a therapist. She also shares tips for those who are having trouble starting a website.
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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Nicole was surprised by how different therapy is after licensure when compared to her coursework. Here she talked with Miranda about starting her practice and the variety of work she's completed in the field. Nicole began to feel overworked as she grew her practice while working an agency position and writing on the side. As an outlet, she began her Instagram page. Gaining over 120,000 followers, she felt a sense of community within the shared pain and humor.
Nicole also wrote and published a book about her experiences in the field. She opens up about the process and unexpected surprises of self-publishing.
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The transition from working for someone to working for yourself can be tricky. Even as a successful practice owner, group practice might be something that seems unattainable with all the additional steps required: new processes, supervision, onboarding, insurance coverage, distributing paychecks — ALL while managing the clinical side of your business. But here’s the good news about expanding into group practice… You DON’T have to do everything at once!
In this exclusive Q&A, alumni of Business School for Therapists opened up about their journeys into group practice. They shared their stresses, setbacks, accomplishments, and advice on starting a successful group practice.
All of them continue to use resources from Business School for Therapists that help provide the foundation necessary to thrive!
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Ever wanted to get 1:1 time with Kelly and Miranda to have all your juicy questions answered? During this live Q&A, those of you who joined us got just that! We talked about determining next steps in your practice, accepting (or getting off) insurance, building client-generating websites, and acquiring an NPI for starting group therapy (don’t worry, we’ll go over what this means and if you need one for your stage in your practice).
During the Q&A, we also covered questions about Business School for Therapists, such as:
Should I start from the beginning even though I run a part-time practice? I’m interested in group practice but not sure if I want to commit yet. Will this program really improve my business?
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You weren’t taught how to run a business in grad school, and many of us finish without even knowing what we don’t know! But you still set out to build a business that’s right for you, and now you’re feeling stuck and don’t know what went wrong. So, you may be thinking: Why aren’t people staying? Are my fees too high? What am I missing? Maybe private practice isn’t right for me.
We spoke with inspirational members of Business School for Therapists who’ve been there, done that! Whether you’re just starting to feel like you don’t know where to turn or you’ve been struggling for a long time, you’ll find some answers to help you get unstuck!
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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to starting a private practice, and we’re here to help no matter what your journey looks like. Whether you have no previous business experience or if this is your third business, you can find value in this Starting a Private Practice Q&A. In the Q&A, you’ll meet some amazing Business School for Therapists alumni and get answers to your burning questions about what to expect in the program!
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Karen,https://kpcarlsonphd.com ( a clinical psychologist in Cape Cod), had worked in the public sector for years and loved every second of it. She loved the predictability and the regular paycheck but this would change abruptly. Her health began to deteriorate to the point she could no longer hold a regular 9-5 position or work under fluorescent lighting. She began to lose self-confidence as she was forced to live off of disability for two years. But, Karen didn't lose hope and still felt she had work to do. With uncertainty, she made the jump into private practice
After joining Zynnyme’s boot camp, Karen was able to overcome her fears, work around her illness, and trust the process. She is now coaching, running her own clinic, and evaluating for a school district while managing her chronic illness.
Don’t miss Karen’s story about how she moved forward with unpredictability.
Interested in joining Business School for Therapists? https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (Click here) to see when we open our waitlist!
If you'd like to join us on Starting A Counseling Practice, https://www.zynnyme.com/podcast-request (request to be a guest here)!
From the outside, just owning a business can look like success. But from the inside, your relationships may be deteriorating, you may not be making enough to sustain yourself, or you may be managing a heavy caseload. Success can vary from person to person and change over time. Kelly and Miranda discuss their definition of business success: When your practice has great clinical outcomes AND you have a great income. One isn’t sacrificed for the other. And even as a successful business owner, you can still dive deep into your marketing, finances, and processes to improve your business!
This episode features successful Business School for Therapists members sharing their personal stories of expanding their practices after joining. Guests share why they joined, what they implemented, and what they refined after reaching success in practice.
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You’ve been running a marathon since March 2020 and still haven’t stopped. Some of us were even feeling this way BEFORE the global pandemic. Bubble baths and vacations aren’t going to heal us individually and collectively. So, what’s the REAL reason for our burnout? You've been supporting clients through a collective trauma that you, too, have been experiencing. In this experiential, trauma-informed training, we look at how to find the rest, rejuvenation, and reset you've been searching for but can't seem to find.
This training is dedicated to all the therapists feeling burnt out. You’re not called to this work to be a martyr — you’re here to change people’s lives and create a fulfilling practice!
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/ (https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/)
Jackie worked in a state agency office doing work that left her feeling unsatisfied. As the only sex therapist in the state, she advocated for her sex therapy work but wasn't helped with promoting her business. As the agency suggested working with trauma patients, a group she didn't have experience with, she started feeling trapped and unfulfilled. She knew the only way to align herself with her work was to enter private practice. As she grew in confidence with herself, she built her practice from scratch one step at a time. With the help of Business School for Therapists, Jackie gained community help and business insight to grow her practice with various services.
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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Jeanetta didn’t have a set schedule before starting her practice. As a contractor, she would travel the world and go wherever she was needed. But she didn’t feel she was honoring herself or her worth. Jeanetta struggled choosing between continuing down a path she didn’t enjoy versus pursuing what she really wanted to do. Now, as a therapist, she feels grounded and continues to grow a practice that meets her lifestyle and needs. When starting her practice, Jeanetta felt her initial website was a work in progress. She wasn’t sure who she was trying to reach, but after she enrolled in Business School for Therapists, she improved her online presence, found her ideal client, and learned how to build a business that’s not a lemonade stand.
During the interview, Jeanetta and Miranda talk about how to develop a high-converting website, what decisions saved Jeanetta money, and surprises when building a business.
Visit Jeanetta's website for more resources and her services: https://www.crowncounselingandconsulting.com/ (https://www.crowncounselingandconsulting.com/)
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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In 2021, insurance companies made around 30 BILLION DOLLARS in profits! And do therapists on insurance panels see similar figures? Not even close. Accepting insurance brings a third party into the therapeutic relationship. Insurance companies can determine medical necessity or if they’ll cover diagnosis. As a therapist on panels, you agree to rates for services and abide by contracts. But sometimes things aren’t clear in the fine lines. Insurance companies can request your notes, issue clawbacks, and take hours to contact.
Making therapy accessible doesn't have to mean subsidizing insurance companies who are already making billions in profit. Find the balance on when to say "YES" and when to say "NO" to insurance contracts. This free training is all about supporting therapists who want to shift their relationship with insurance panels!
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/ (https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/)
Handling 54 clients may seem impossible, but Lauran continues to add to the caseload as she expands her business into a group practice. How do you know if group practice is right for you? Are you ready for that type of responsibility? What are those next steps? Lauran originally joined Business School for Therapists as she launched her solo practice and continued to use the material as she transitioned into her group practice. Before her practice, she worked as a program director and loved helping others while being part of a team. As she grew her practice and her waitlist, she began taking the next steps to transition into group practice.
During the interview, Lauran and Miranda talk about signs you’re ready to jump into group practice, what Lauran constantly uses from Business School, and how outcomes training improved her clinicians’ work efficiency.
Visit Lauran's website for more resources and her services: https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/ (https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/)
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Have you thought about transitioning into group practice? It may seem so easy: hire another clinician, see more clients, and instantly increase your revenue. Or it may feel daunting: you’ve heard nightmare stories of group owners normalizing intense work hours, being available 24/7, and bringing in minimal profits, even with a high gross. After seeing the numbers they work with, it may feel intimidating. You think: I was never taught this in graduate school. You might feel embarrassed asking for help to understand the numbers or even ignore them altogether.
But there’s a better way to a profitable practice that takes care of your clinicians, your clients, and YOU!
Check out this FREE training for therapists to learn how you can have a group practice that pays you and your employees well!
Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/ (https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/)
Your website is the hub for clients to learn about you and your practice. And it’s difficult to attract the right people or convert anyone to a client if your website is a carbon copy of another practice. Instead, it should be your own and highlight why you’re the right fit for clients! Tabitha, one of our recurring guests and a successful practice owner, shares how she refined her messaging and website to resonate with her own identity and her clients.
Visit Tabitha's website to see how she curated her messaging and vision: https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com/ (https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com/)
Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist (zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklist)
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You have so much to offer, and you know there are clients in need, but you just keep wondering What am I doing wrong? You can’t seem to fill your practice, and you’re struggling to maintain the clients you have. When you think about it, you just aren’t in love with your practice the way you know you could be… and when you take a look at your income, it’s simply not sustainable. But even if you’re struggling now, there’s still time to turn things around and build a business that meets your needs. Check out this FREE training for therapists to learn how you can fill your caseload and manage a full, thriving practice with ease! (Spoiler: A major part of it involves being your authentic self and having the courage to share that version of yourself in public spaces).
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You’re so needed right now, and the demand is high, but that doesn't mean opening your business magically leads to a full caseload and a great paycheck. You want to provide quality care to clients in a way that’s sustainable, but you weren’t taught about business in grad school! Check out this FREE training for therapists to help you lay the groundwork so you can start creating a practice that works for YOU. And remember: There’s no one-size-fits-all business — it’s about identifying the steps that move you toward the life and business you want (your vision, NOT someone else’s).
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Struggling in private practice doesn't look the same for everyone. You have a full practice but are unable to pay off bills. You created an awesome website but it's not converting prospects into clients. You accept insurance panels and feel burnt out from the overwhelming number of clients. You pay contractors more when they work fewer hours than you. You move to a new state and have to start from scratch. In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice, we feature various Business School for Therapists alumni who had setbacks in their journeys into private practice. Our guests share ways they weren't progressing in their businesses and where they are now. Topics vary from partnership struggles, mindset shifts, personal life, and lack of business knowledge.
Our alumni reveal how Business School helped them create a foundation for their practice that improves clinical outcomes and their lives. From getting the tools they needed to succeed, improving self-esteem, and being a part of a supportive community available 24/7, each guest felt they were able to grow and develop their practice after joining.
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Starting a practice and publishing a book is no easy task. Kelsey has done both while raising her daughter. We interviewed her last year as she worked on her book. Now set to release, she discloses her publishing process and how her practice continues to operate as she begins to shift her focus on the book. Kelsey notices a lack of information in the field and wanted to make sure teens with anxiety were recognized. Inspired by her clients, she created her book to aid teens with anxiety-based anger. She recognized mislabeling their condition wasn't working by the root of their issue.
Building a group practice requires shifts in mindset, new business practices, and relationship-building with the right clinicians! But how is it done? We spoke with four incredible group practice owners about their experiences building and growing their businesses (SPOILER: It’s about progress in your practice, NOT perfection) and how Business School for Therapists helped inform them every step of the journey.
Listen in to learn about hiring practices and the difference between contractors and employees + get insight into what it looks like to make adjustments to policies, processes, marketing, and your group practice vision!
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You know that feeling when thinking about starting a private practice. You think that building a business from the ground up is impossible. Where do you start? Who can you look to for help? You search for tutorials and webinars, and it feels daunting as the research continues to get you nowhere. It's too much time, work, and hassle for little results. You start to think: Maybe I can look into this next year or when my work slows down. But then months pass, and you’re still in the same overwhelmed, stuck headspace.
In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice, we feature various Business School for Therapists alumni who all began their journey into private practice from scratch. Each guest opens up about their fears and obstacles before opening their practices and how they've grown.
Each clinician featured experienced similar feelings of personal growth along with a sense of community in Business School for Therapists. Our amazing guests reveal how the program helped them move toward creating sustainable, thriving practices!
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Rachel was on the path to her licensure until she hit a setback. Make that a few setbacks. After moving to California, she found out all of her 750 hours of practice in Pennsylvania would not qualify under state law. Without colleagues or connections, she started from scratch. To her, the burn for change helped her continue her journey to private practice. After internships, multiple jobs, and a pandemic, she became licensed after 8 grueling years. Rachel, https://www.rachelengels.com (an LMFT in Pasadena), credits the constraints from the pandemic as the push she needed to make the transition into private practice. As she was returning to group practice from maternity leave, she felt she “needed more margin in life”. Rachel gives advice on how to tell when you are ready to move on from group practice and make the change into private practice. She also credits the Business Bootcamp as a helpful tool she began to work on the business side of her practice.
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Do you think you would have more difficulty than others sharing your practice? Would you feel comfortable speaking to insurance companies about raising your rates, or referring out clients after you don't feel compatible with them? As an introvert, have you wondered if it's possible to run your own private practice? After years of working within group therapy, Megan was able to bring her own vision to life by opening her practice and relocating. Right when the honeymoon phase fizzled out, her body started taking a toll. She tried medication and implementing techniques from a coaching program, but they just created burnout. Feeling the lowest she ever had, she was close to shutting down her clinical practice, until she stumbled upon a life-changing article.
Megan, https://maeganmegginson.com/ (LMFT in the Portland area), discusses the success she has had in running her business as well as the challenges she faces as a highly sensitive person (HSP). She also challenges how the normalized workload is too much to handle and how personal issues are business issues.
Check out Maegan's https://megginson-consulting-group.ck.page/6c356d6ea8 (FREE program on how to avoid going broke and burnout here).
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Have you been trying to grow your online presence? Feel like you don't stand out to other practice's websites? Ronald faced the same issue starting his practice late in his professional career. As he worked in education, he wanted to help his students with deeper matters. Ronald, http://www.ronaldmah.com/index.html (an LMFT in the Bay Area), spoke with Miranda about how he resolved his digital presence. Self-disclosing, niching, and workshops helped attract Ronald's clients. Both discuss certain ways to stand out online, knowing yourself, and dealing with late a career change.
Want to learn more about Ronald’s work? Check out his publications on Couples and Relationship therapy http://www.ronaldmah.com/therapy-books.html (here).
Most of the time, we think of businesses only motivated by money. John, LPCC and https://www.privatepracticeworkshop.com/ (business coach working with therapists in San Francisco), wants to change that. As he had therapy at a young age, he wanted to pursue it as a career. He continued his education up to a doctoral program where he wanted to teach therapists the business side of the work.
Although John noticed faculty weren't backing his proposal, he still wanted to continue helping others. After a retreat where Kelly was speaking, he made the difficult decision to cease his Ph.D. program. Now John works with therapists his own way: https://www.thejohnclarke.com/ (Business Made Human). He created his business to help therapists create a purpose-driven practice.
Miranda and John talk about the issues therapists have transitioning from agency work to their practice. John discusses how important it is to have a vision and its effects on your practice as a whole. He also wants to remove the stigma of receiving help for clients and therapists alike.
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Annie had therapy sessions at the age of 8. She loved the sessions with her therapist and wanted to pursue it as a career. Now Annie, https://rebeltherapist.me (a therapist and coach in San Francisco), began setting the foundation of her practice. After talking to a supervisor, she noticed she wasn’t fulfilled by the work she was doing. As she was still developing her practice, she also had a brainchild in the works: Rebel Therapy. Soon, Annie realized she enjoyed the coaching work more than her actual practice. Annie and Miranda speak on what helped develop their practices and why they shut them down. Annie also shares the issue with wanting passive income and if it is "passive".
Dr. Caroline, https://drcarolinebuzanko.com (registered psychologist in Canada), has always flown by the seat of her pants so when a friend suggested that they get their master’s degrees and become counselors she jumped on board. Caroline says the move into private practice was “always something I just had to do… I have lots of ADHD, working for an agency is always hard… wasting time, deadlines didn’t make sense…” She acknowledges difficulties of being in business with a neurodivergent brain, such as handling billing and administration work, but finds the same personality traits that make it hard are the same traits that provide a great point of connection with the kids she serves. She also states a training program like Bootcamp would have been very helpful.
While examining the outcomes of her clients and looking at the research, Caroline recognized grad school leaves new therapists incompetent for the fieldwork. Due to outdated resources and incomplete training, they often struggle and so do their clients so she created her own training to provide “effective work all around the world.” Her trainings, in addition to updating the techniques for therapy, also focus on improving her students’ practice such as working with their strengths, implementing rating scales with clients, and setting boundaries.
Check out Caroline’s https://drcarolinebuzanko.com (website) and http://korupsychology.ca/ (training programs). A special offer for our listeners: use “zynny” at checkout for 20% off of any training programs!
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Dr. Shemena credits Jack Nicolson for her career as a therapist. After watching One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, her interest in psychology sparked as she saw how one's environment can affect a person. Dr. Shemena, https://www.shemenajohnson.com (PsyD and LMFT in Los Angeles), shares her process of transitioning into her practice. She talks about the challenges of leaving a corporate position and how it felt like a traffic jam. From stability and low responsibility to freedom and uncertainty, it was a slow-paced change. She also had trouble adjusting to the free time she had as she transitioned from two jobs to focusing solely on her business.
Wishing she had access to Business School programming, Shemena created workshops and a podcast based on her growth within her private practice. She advises why therapists should be in therapy, how to be present with each client, and being open about “what we don't know.”
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Kate, Ph.D. is an http://achievebalance.org/ (LPC Supervisor and LMFT Supervisor in Texas) who had an unconventional start. After completing her music degree, she began teaching, but when she began having family troubles, she went back to get her counseling certificate. Kate quickly recognized that this change would benefit her students too. Kate made her first attempt at private practice while still in school but had difficulty handling both school and business full-time while managing her husband being deployed, raising 3 kids, and fighting breast cancer. When she finished her program in 2007, she and a trusted mentor began the practice again. It wasn’t long before she expanded beyond the couch and took her love of teaching and turned it into creating more teachers.
Now, in addition to her full-time virtual clinical work with couples and families at http://achievebalance.org/ (Achievebalance.org), Dr. Kate teaches university-level courses and designs continuing education courses for Texas mental health professionals and staff, including the first completely online, 40-hour LPC/LMFT supervisor course in Texas.
Want more of Kate? Join her on her https://www.youtube.com/user/DrKateWalker (YouTube Channel), https://www.instagram.com/katewalkertraining/ (Instagram), and two Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TexasSupervisorTraining (Texas Supervisor Training) and https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasscounselors (Texas Counselors Creating Badass Businesses).
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Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was Tracie’s journey into private practice. After her undergraduate years, she started the process of becoming licensed by joining a master's program, but her progress was delayed by a few life setbacks. It took Tracie, LCSW in Salt Lake City, 10 years to complete her requirements… and graduating is one of her proudest moments!
Tracie’s goal has always been to reduce the unnecessary suffering of others. She's been a pillar in her business, encouraging a strong working culture and collaboration with other businesses.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Tracie started her solo practice and transformed it into a thriving business with 20 clinicians conducting 300 sessions a week.
https://www.mountainviewfamilytherapy.com (Check out Tracie’s services here) and connect with her on https://www.instagram.com/mountainviewfamilytherapy/ (Instagram @mountainviewfamilytherapy).
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In the third and final episode of the Burnt Therapists Series, we talk about how we can help mental health professionals in the long term. Tired of feeling burnt out and frustrated? https://news.zynnyme.com/burnt/?utm_source=MightyNetworks&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=Burnt (Click here to register for the FREE Burnt Therapists training on 12/9/21!)
Mental health professionals are tired, burnt out, and ready for change. Join Kelly and Miranda as they brainstorm how to give back to the community, and be one of the first to learn what's to come for zynnyme. P.S. https://news.zynnyme.com/burnt/?utm_source=bcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=Burnt (Register for the Burnt Therapists training and reclaim your joy on 12/9/21!)
Kelly and Miranda value work-life and have ensured that their schedules are sustainable so they can make time for their lives and kids, but since the pandemic, Miranda noticed she started working 60-hour weeks, which hadn't been the norm in a long time -- she wanted to support the community with Kelly but didn't even realize she was working so much. But it's not just Kelly and Miranda... Everyone is trying to help out during a time of crisis, but it's not sustainable -- we're overworking ourselves and breaking down our boundaries to serve other people at the expense of our own well-being.
Join Kelly and Miranda as they talk about what's been going on and how to start changing it during this exclusive look behind the scenes!
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Uriah, MFT found counseling by accident, but it was no accident when he developed his niche and marketing. So even though it took him 14 years to get his schooling and license complete, it was only a short 2 years until he was in private practice and on his way to success. Much of what propelled Uriah was his determination, selling his beloved laptop to start his business on a shoestring, and his ability to take a good idea and run with it. Even the move to group practice was not intentional, but instead taking a chance and noticing what was needed.
The now “mostly retired” owner of https://guilfordfamilycounseling.com/ (Guilford Family Counseling), https://productivetherapist.com/focus (The Focus Club), and the https://productivetherapist.com/ (Productive Therapist Directory), shares his hard work and tips to help you achieve your dream practice.
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In this episode, Kelly and Joe talk about how you need to slow down to speed up and that the old “work 5 days and try to recover in 2” is just leading to burnout. Joe believes a 4-day workweek is the next natural step in the evolution of business because not only can you reduce burnout, but you can make more money working less time, and that extra time could be the missing piece in your work-life balance. Joe came up with the idea of the shortened workweek when doing zynnyme’s Perfect Day exercise, and it's been such a building block of his life and practice that he's just published a book on the subject https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-New-Friday-Fewer-Hours/dp/1400225981 (“Thursday is the New Friday.”) In the book, he shares the systems you need to have in place -- besides just good boundaries -- to help you get to that 4-day workweek.
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Running a group practice and keeping your team happy and fulfilled can be a difficult task when you don't have the right tools or a community to support you. Check out this session about how Business School Bootcamp can help you refine your group practice and make life better for you, your dedicated team, and the clients you serve!
P.S. We brought on some Bootcampers to share their stories, so you can hear from people who've already been through your stage of the journey!
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Your practice is already successful, but what if you want to grow or expand, maybe even setting up multiple streams of income? Check out this session about how Business School Bootcamp can support you in taking your successful practice to the next level!
P.S. We brought on some Bootcampers to share their stories, so you can hear from people who've already been through your stage of the journey!
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You DON'T have to struggle growing your practice alone. Check out this session about how Business School Bootcamp can support you in creating a sustainable practice that leaves you feeling energized instead of burnt out: https://youtu.be/EAPg5us1fKA (https://youtu.be/EAPg5us1fKA)
P.S. We brought on some Bootcampers to share their stories, so you can hear from people who've already been through your stage of the journey!
P.P.S. Learn more about Bootcamp here: https://bit.ly/LearnAboutBootcamp (https://bit.ly/LearnAboutBootcamp)
Are you looking for help starting a practice that meets the needs of you AND the people you serve? Check out this session about how Business School Bootcamp can support you in reaching the success you desire as a new practice owner: https://youtu.be/P0VmjSXq0BI (https://youtu.be/P0VmjSXq0BI) P.S. We brought on some Bootcampers to share their stories, so you can hear from people who've already been through your stage of the journey!
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Where does YOUR unique business really need attention? Join us to tap into clarity about what your business needs right now and where to FOCUS your limited time. P.S. Don't go on your practice journey alone! Join us in the FREE Private Practice Community: https://bit.ly/jointhezynnymecommunity (https://bit.ly/jointhezynnymecommunity)
We lay out the importance of doing the RIGHT things in your marketing rather than ALL the things, to put forth a clear marketing strategy that aligns with who you truly are and connects with the people you can truly help. P.S. Don't go on your practice journey alone! Join us in the FREE Private Practice Community: https://bit.ly/jointhezynnymecommunity (https://bit.ly/jointhezynnymecommunity)
We go over how to speak directly to your ideal client, create connections from your first contact with them, and create a clear and powerful message that will reach the right people. P.S. Don't go on your practice journey alone! Join us in the FREE Private Practice Community: https://bit.ly/jointhezynnymecommunity (https://bit.ly/jointhezynnymecommunity)
You know you need to market, but where, and how...and what about if you're experiencing symptoms of burnout syndrome and struggling to get started? We talk about tracking outcomes, integrating feedback, and recognizing how you and your clients are most efficient. This is the first step in attracting, retaining, and finding success with your ideal client.
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Kasey, LPCC knew from early in her career that she didn’t want the average private practice. An unexpected pregnancy complication opened her eyes to the need for residual income and after her daughter was born she set out with fervor to achieve it. It wasn’t always easy. Kasey started out as many do--doing everything by herself and soon realized that she was running on adrenaline. She started outsourcing, but then found out the hard way that communication and an understanding of what your staff is doing for you is vital. She also found that having the right team around you in crisis can give you the strength to rebuild and thrive.
Kasey now has a large group practice with 16 locations, has doubled her income each year since opening her doors. She put all this experience in her first book https://amzn.to/3rxewjI (“Fix This Next: For Healthcare Providers”) so she can help others realize the value of their time and maximizing it to build the practice they are dreaming of.
https://www.facebook.com/hikaseycompton (You can find out more about Kasey HERE.)
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Elizabeth “Beth” Irias, LMFT and “Utilization Review Guru,” may be best known for her https://clearlyclinical.com/ (CE Podcast Company, Clearly Clinical) but that is only one of her 3 streams of income. Today, Beth took a moment to share with us how she went from new graduate working for an agency to making space for possibility and designing her perfect practice with multiple income sources.
In addition to hosting Beth for the podcast, we're happy to have her and Clearly Clinical for a LIVE 90-minute 1.5 CE training on her documentation method that's changing the lives of mental health professionals across the country. https://news.zynnyme.com/documentation/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=DocumentationCC (Click HERE to register for the LIVE training today!) (September 3, 2021)
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In 2016 Kelsey started her practice while still employed in her non-profit job where she had an unmanageable caseload and schedule. After joining https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=bootcamp (Bootcamp) and an accountability program she was able to go to part time in 3 months and gradually transitioned to a full private practice over that first year. A short year later she opened her group practice, https://compassionatecounselingstl.com/ (Compassionate Counseling in St. Louis). Then things got busy. While still running her group practice, seeing patients, and running her popular interview program, Kelsy got pregnant, and was unexpectedly invited to write a book. She shares how she found balance having a baby, running a successful group practice, and writing a book as well as the steps of the book writing process.
Her book When Anxiety Makes You Angry:CBT Anger Management Skills for Teens with Anxiety-Driven Anger will be released in February 2022. Make sure tohttps://kelseytorgersondunn.com/ ( check out her website) to sign up for her newsletter to get book excerpts including her 3 Step Approach to Anxiety and Anger Management.
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Ellyn, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a mark on this world. In college, her strong desire for social change led to a decision between politics and therapy, both of which she loved. But she found magic she never expected when she combined both and became a pioneer in the couples therapy niche in spite of several naysayers. Having literally “wrote the book” on the subject of couples therapy (her textbook is still used in many Master’s programs today), you would think that success came easy, but Ellyn shares how it was persistence and the value of relationships, even those formed before she graduated, that helped to grow her business.
Desiring to continue to improve the world around her, Ellyn chose to move her work beyond the couch and train other therapists to work with couples. She shares how she and her husband juggled hours, travel, training, and babies to build their dream practice https://www.couplesinstitute.com/ellyn-bader/ (The Couple’s Institute in Menlo Park, California).
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Elliott, MA, LPC, is an expert in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, author of multiple books on the therapeutic approach, Evolution of Psychotherapy presenter, and international speaker. He joined us on the podcast to discuss his journey from underappreciated agency worker to thriving business owner impacting others through SFBT. We talk about his personal journey, his overwhelmingly positive impact on kids struggling with substance abuse, the importance of your career aligning with your values, why the first session with clients is critical, and more!
Learn more about Elliott at https://elliottconnie.com/ (https://elliottconnie.com/)
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Marissa, founder of the http://marissalawton.com/podcast (Empathy Rising Podcast) and http://marissalawton.com/side-hustle (Side Hustle Support Group) for psychotherapists, joined us to discuss how practice owners can start creating multiple streams of income that increase the sustainability of their lives and businesses. We talk about why income isn't passive for a while, the importance of knowing what you want and don't want in your life/business, how to get started with a new income stream, and more!
Learn more about Marissa at http://marissalawton.com/ (http://marissalawton.com/)
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In this interview, Shannon shares her Private Practice Success Story of being aimless and fearful in her business to transforming into an authentic private practice owner and having a consistent caseload of ideal clients. We talk about how Shannon found her specialty, her journey from a physical office to 100% telehealth, how authenticity has positively impacted her practice, her plans for the future, and more.
Check out Shannon's information at https://www.genesisbalance.com/ (https://www.genesisbalance.com)
Are you struggling to understand business entities and feeling overwhelmed? David, the founder of Turning Point Financial Life Planning, appeared on the podcast to help answer some of your questions as a private practice owner. You'll learn about attorney red flags, the type of legal professional you want to work with, how involved you'll ideally be in the process, what happens if you make a mistake, and more!
Learn more about David and his services at https://turningpointhq.com/about/meet-dave (https://turningpointhq.com/about/meet-dave)
In this interview, Peggy shares her Private Practice Success Story of moving from a 25-year teacher to a successful private practice owner with 23 clients. We talk about her reason for switching careers, the pandemic and Peggy's plans for offering both in-person and virtual services, agency work, fees, life balance, and more.
Check out Peggy's information at https://peggylmft.com/ (https://peggylmft.com/)
In this interview, Desiree shares her Private Practice Success story of working multiple jobs and having no work-life balance nor a sustainable income to a private practice owner with time to refresh and fees aligned with her value as a mental health professional. We talk about the agency lifestyle and the lack of work-life balance, moving into full-time private practice, outsourcing, knowing your worth as a professional, and more.
Check out Desiree's information at https://therapywithdesiree.com/ (https://therapywithdesiree.com/)
Jennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides https://www.midwestpsychotherapy.com/ (online anxiety counseling in Cincinnati serving all of Indiana and Ohio. ) Jennifer shared with us her story of overcoming burnout in community mental health and online therapy platforms, finding balance and success in solo private practice. She talks about the importance of knowing your worth, setting boundaries, practicing self-care as a therapist, and the benefits of a solid support system.
*Trigger Warning: This interview mention’s client suicide and stressful situations in clinical care. Take care of yourself and decide if this is the right podcast for you.
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Tabitha, LMFT, LCMHC, LPC, CCTP provides https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com/ (individual and couples counseling in Wake Forest, NC specializing in anxiety, traumatic experiences, and faith-based counseling.) Tabitha shared her private practice success story of shifting from a solo practice with a waitlist to a full private pay group practice. She shared her insight on developing a niche and solid referral sources, as well as how to balance giving back to the community through work with local churches and non-profits.
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Sara, LMFT, LPC provides https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/ (divorce and co-parenting counseling online or in-person in Birmingham, AL.) Sara shared with us her success story of stepping out into private practice after divorce and diving in to all that Business School Bootcamp has to offer. When Sara first found zynnyme in 2015, she was in graduate school pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. Sara has since built a thriving business she is proud of and is currently expanding into group practice - learning to take on a new role as she manages her team.
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In this interview, Brittany shares her Private Practice Success Story of working three jobs and slowly transitioning into full-time practice, fulfilling her lifelong dream. Brittany is now a 100% private-pay practice owner and has since started a group practice with one employee and virtual services. We talk about Brittany's journey from overemployed to self-employed, how she navigated office space without renting or owning an office, limiting beliefs about being a mental health professional who runs a successful practice, and more.
Check out Brittany's information at https://autumncounseling.com/ (https://autumncounseling.com/)
Joanne, LMFT and a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, https://www.olivemecounseling.com/ (provides online therapy in California for clients experiencing difficult emotions, painful relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma/abuse. ) Joanne shared with us her private practice success story since joining Business School Bootcamp for Therapists, and all of the growth in between. She now has a FULL practice with a waitlist, has paid off all of her student loans, and is gearing up to purchase a house!
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Good marketing helps to alleviate burnout as you will be speaking to the people who resonate with you, who call, and who want to invest in working with you. In this final topic of our burnout series, Miranda and Kelly talked about the connection between marketing on business owner burnout, and the benefit of niching down your marketing message to attract your perfect fit clients.
Resources:
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What you create in your business can either mitigate burnout, or alleviate it. In this podcast, Kelly and Miranda talked about some of the policies and practices that are often overlooked as an opportunity to create a business that is perfectly aligned with your level of energy, ability, and allows you to live life as a human being deserving of balance and joy.
Resources:
https://news.zynnyme.com/marketing-masterclass/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=free%20training&utm_campaign=marketing%20masterclass (Click here) to join us LIVE for Marketing Masterclass https://www.zynnyme.com/free/how-to-set-fees-in-private-practice-therapists?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=free%20training&utm_campaign=how%20to%20set%20fees (Click here) for How To Set Fees Training (Eligible for 1 CE) https://classroom.zynnyme.com/courses/1504943/feed?autojoin=1&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=free%20community&utm_campaign=community (Click here) to join our FREE Private Practice Community and connect with over 10,000 therapists! Ready to take things to the next level? https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=interest%20list&utm_campaign=bootcamp (Click here) to check out Business School Bootcamp for Therapists.
Your business and your clinical work are intertwined, NOT separate. It’s important that you’re able to clearly evaluate clinical outcomes so you can figure out what’s working and what’s not. We have a 100% FREE outcomes script for you to download and use for your own business. P.S. Feeling burnt out and unclear of how to market your practice? Sign up for our upcoming Marketing Masterclass to help you address burnout and attract your ideal clients!
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If you find yourself in what seems to be a never-ending cycle of burnout, you are not alone. We're here to tell you that you CAN create a business that supports a great life, as well as great outcomes for your clients without this burnout. Listen as we share our own experiences with burnout and offer some insight! https://news.zynnyme.com/marketing-masterclass/?utm_campaign=marketing%20masterclass&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=blog (Join us for Marketing Masterclass), March 16-19, to be reinvigorated, and to get clarity on where you need to focus your energy in order to feel really good about your business.
https://www.zynnyme.com/burnout (Click here to download your free copy of our Business Owner Burnout handbook!)
As a private or group practice owner, and even a pre-licensed therapist, it’s important to have liability insurance -- for both you AND your business. Joining us on the podcast this week is Rachel Warners from CPH & Associates. We had the opportunity to talk about counseling liability insurance and what you need to know NOW!
https://www.cphins.com/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Insurance (Learn more about CPH & Associates here.) https://www.therapistcourtprep.com/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Insurance (Get a court policy from Therapist Court Prep.)
We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gary, PhD, LMFT, FAPA, who offers https://drgarybrowntherapy.com/ (private individual counseling, marriage counseling, and family counseling for individuals and couples in West Los Angeles, CA.) He’s been in private practice for 40 years and, since the pandemic, transitioned from 100% in-person therapy to fully remote, secure telehealth sessions via Zoom for Healthcare.
Check out our free Marketing Masterclass for Therapists (eligible for 3 CEs): https://news.zynnyme.com/marketing-masterclass-recession/?utm_campaign=masterclass&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast (https://news.zynnyme.com/marketing-masterclass-recession/?utm_campaign=masterclass&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast)
Learn more about Business School Bootcamp for Therapists here: https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Bootcamp (https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Bootcamp)
In your private practice you don't just want the phone to ring - you want the right people calling - you know, the ones you love working with and with whom you get great outcomes. Last week we covered what to do if your practice is full, but today we want to talk about what to do if your phone call volume has dropped.
For many therapists, the phones won't stop ringing. With the cascade of impact on mental health from this past year, many therapists are finding themselves tapped out and under-resourced. So what do you do when the calls just keep coming in?
Ibinye (Ibi), LMFT, https://www.thezinniapractice.com/ (provides therapy to women in Murrietta, CA). Ibi shared with us how she used to hide, feel sick when she talked about her fee, and was fearful of sharing her picture on her website as a woman of color. She shared how Bootcamp helped her tap into her Introvert superpowers and find ways of connecting that felt GOOD, and how she created a practice that really meets her needs.
She now feels confident and safe to share her picture on her website and has a full practice!
In this podcast we talk about our brains, bodies, and nervous system as well as normalizing cravings and addiction. Tim shares his knowledge of what is happening to us and our clients through the COVID-19 crisis and three strategies to help you access healing through music. Tim is a board certified https://www.timringgold.com/ (music therapist, columnist, author, and host of the podcast - Reduce Your Stress).
Register for Tim’s FREE https://www.stresseliminationsummit.com/ses-recovery-edition-registration1605045337784 (Stress Elimination Summit: Recovery Edition), January 25-29, 2021! This event focuses on the four aspects of self (physical, mental, social, spiritual) and is only for people in recovery from addiction.
Teresa, founder of https://hireventures.com/ (Hire Ventures, Inc. in Atlanta, GA), works with small business owners to simplify all things HR and Recruiting. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have made the shift to virtual hiring. Teresa shared her insight regarding the impact virtual hiring can have on the onboarding process, and the benefits of defining a successful hiring framework.
As a special offer for podcast listeners, https://hireventures.com/special-promo-for-our-podcast-listeners/ (Hire Ventures is offering 50% off their implementation and set up of JazzHR)https://learn.jazzhr.com/hireventures/ (!) Don’t miss out on this amazing deal so you can hit the ground running and make your next great hire! Offer has expired as of November 2021
Jacqueline, MA, LMFT provides http://www.liveoakcounselingct.com/ (couples therapy in Milford, CT). She shared with us her Private Practice Success Story of finding balance and success while managing her chronic illness, processing through grief and loss, and adapting her practice during a pandemic.
Heather LMFT, CSAT provides https://www.clearchoicecounseling.com/ (therapy for sex addiction and betrayal trauma in Upland, CA). She shared with us her private practice journey of overcoming and navigating through family crisis, supporting her family on one income, and finding stability in the business she created.
This year has been a whirlwind of change, and although change can be a beautiful thing - it can also be quite stressful. As healers, we typically give our whole heart, and are constantly holding ourselves to this higher standard of doing more and being better than the day before. In light of COVID-19, many of us are in a position where we are trying to figure out how to do more with even less. I want you to know that you are not alone in your struggle. I want to give you permission to change, to shift, to reevaluate your life, and to reevaluate your needs. So stop what you’re doing, and take a moment to listen - because this message is for you!
When Tiffany began her business journey in 2016, she knew she wanted to build a private practice, but also wanted to do impact work on the side that would truly scale her income, and thus heytiffany.com was created! Tiffany spoke with us about the various sociocultural variables and barriers that therapists must overcome to not only make a positive impact in our clients lives, but to live the life that we want with the income we deserve.
Danielle shared with us her private practice success story of finding the accountability she needed to revamp her practice after 8 years as a business owner! Danielle's practice had already shifted from part-time to full-time, but she found herself overworked, and overwhelmed with the business side of things - until she joined Bootcamp three years ago. Since Bootcamp, she has hit TWO five figure months, something she had never done in all her years in private practice. Learn more about Danielle at https://daniellehatchell.com/ (www.daniellehatchell.com)
This is the final session in a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, you will get clarity about what your business needs right now and where to FOCUS in your limited time. To start the Marketing Masterclass actionable steps, first click here to get instant access to our Free Private Practice Community or to log in: http://bit.ly/zynnymecommunity (http://bit.ly/zynnymecommunity) Next, click here to jump straight to today's Masterclass https://classroom.zynnyme.com/events/1000-giveaway-lesson-4-marketing-masterclass-recession-edition?instance_index=20200828T150000Z (homework and materials).
This is part 3 of a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, we lay out the importance of doing the RIGHT things rather than ALL the things, to put forth a clear marketing strategy that aligns with who you truly are and connects with the people you can truly help.
This is part 2 of a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, we talk about how to speak directly to your ideal client, create connections from the first contact, and create a clear and powerful message that will reach the right people. To start the Marketing Masterclass actionable steps, first click here to get instant access to our Free Private Practice Community or to log in: http://bit.ly/zynnymecommunity (http://bit.ly/zynnymecommunity) Next, click here to jump straight to today's Masterclass https://classroom.zynnyme.com/events/lesson-2-marketing-masterclass-recession-edition?instance_index=20200826T150000Z (homework and materials).
This is part 1 of a 4-part, self-paced, virtual masterclass that will take you through actionable steps for marketing your private practice during a recession. Today, we talk about tracking outcomes, integrating feedback, and recognizing how you and your clients are most efficient. This is the first step in attracting, retaining, and finding success with your ideal client. To start the Marketing Masterclass actionable steps, first click here to get instant access to our Free Private Practice Community or to log in: http://bit.ly/zynnymecommunity (http://bit.ly/zynnymecommunity) Next, click here to jump straight to the Masterclasshttps://classroom.zynnyme.com/events/lesson-1-marketing-masterclass-recession-edition?instance_index=20200825T150000Z ( homework and materials).
Lisa, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, is a dance movement therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor who offers https://www.lisamanca.com/ (help with anxiety and depression in San Francisco, CA). She shared her story of transitioning from a clinical case manager with misaligned work and a part-time private practice to a happy, confident full-time business owner.
Melissa, LCSW provides https://reillycounselingtx.com/ (teletherapy for pre-teens , teens & adults in Arlington, TX.) She helps pre-teens, teens & adults overcome intense emotions in order to feel empowered and confident. Melissa shared with us how Bootcamp helped give her the tools and encouragement to step out into Private Practice after thirteen years of agency work. Melissa spoke on her experiences working within the field of trauma, child abuse, and violent crimes and how those experiences helped her grow as a clinician.
Jamie, LPC practices virtual psychotherapy with adults, individually or with families/partners in Conway, AR. Jamie shared with us how she overcame “shiny object syndrome," so she could truly focus on what mattered most in her life and business. Jamie always knew she wanted to work free of location but was struggling to find her center and create the vision she desired, until she joined Bootcamp.
Katherine, LMFT, https://timetothrivetherapy.com/ (provides counseling to women, teens, and couples in Pleasant Hill, CA.) She shared with us her experience as a single parent and newly licensed therapist stepping out into private practice, and all of the struggles in between. When Katherine found Bootcamp, she dove right in and got clear on the processes her business needed to thrive, and the clients she wanted to serve. Three months after joining Bootcamp, Katherine doubled her caseload and quadrupled her profits!
Elaine, LMFT, provides https://talkingaboutfertility.com/ (virtual counseling and therapy for fertility in CA. ) She shared with us her story of starting a successful practice that she loved and navigating through motherhood. With the help of the systems and processes put in place through Bootcamp, Elaine was able to take maternity leave with confidence.
Joanne, LMFT and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, provides https://www.olivemecounseling.com/ (virtual Enneagram and Brainspoting therapy in California). She focuses on difficult emotions, painful relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma/abuse and loves helping people create emotionally thriving relationships. Joanne shared with us her journey from a pre-licensed therapist feeling lost and overwhelmed; to confident private practice owner. Prior to Bootcamp, Joanne found herself working multiple jobs, accepting any client, and searching for guidance on how to create her own practice.
Karen, Ph.D. provides https://www.kpcarlsonphd.com/ (virtual clinical psychology therapy and consultation services for ASD youth and their families throughout Massachusetts.) Karen shared her transformation story of shifting from full-time work in the public sector to private practice business owner. A year ago, it became clear to Karen that she was unable to continue with her current full-time position due to chronic migraines and neurological health concerns. She wasn’t ready to throw in the towel and decided that, despite her chronic illness, she had more to give the world.
Kate, LMFT provides https://www.katepieperlmft.com/ (counseling in Auburn, CA for couples and first responders, specializing in trauma and EMDR). During her first round of Business School Bootcamp, Kate was unexpectedly forced to pivot and work through a business betrayal. Thanks to Bootcamp, she was able to stay focused on her goals and get her private practice more established than it ever was before.
She has since developed her brand, created a website, gained clarity about the clients that energize her, and has ventured into new areas of her career.
Tami, LMFT, ATR https://www.earnhart-therapy.com/ (provides counseling to anxious children and adults in North County, San Diego, CA.) Tami got vulnerable and shared her story of overcoming grief and loss, burnout, self-doubt, and finding Bootcamp when she needed it most. Tami has remained steady in her business, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, finding security in the systems and processes she has in place.
Jennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides https://www.midwestpsychotherapy.com/ (online anxiety counseling in Indiana and Ohio). Jennifer shared her story of transitioning from an independent contractor with low pay to stepping out on her own in Private Practice. Prior to finding Bootcamp, she was burnt out and struggling to find work-life balance. Jennifer shifted her priorities to taking care of herself and family first, paving the way for a healthier, happier life and business.
She now has a growing private-pay practice, and is making as much money with two clients as she previously did with twelve. Jennifer is attracting clients that are the best fit for her business, and is able to be more present and excited for clients in session.
Sara, LMFT provides https://www.prospecttherapy.com/ (virtual LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families.) Sara stepped out in faith when she wasn't making money in private practice to find the structure and coaching she needed to harness her nervous energy and start taking direct steps towards creating the practice she envisioned.
In April 2018, she enrolled in Bootcamp with her "side-hustle" practice, and 5 months later, she hit her first 5-figure month. The numbers didn't lie and gave Sara the confidence to put in notice at her full-time job.
Marca, BSN, LMFT provides holistic trauma-informed psychotherapy in Portland, OR. Their specialties include: LGBTQ women in traumatic breakups and divorce, counseling for healthy polyamory, and health care professionals in burnout. Marca shared how Bootcamp provided them with the support and clarity they needed to step out on their own and accept the beautiful perks of work-life balance and financial security.
Maria, CAGS LMHC RYT provides https://stillmotionts.com/ (holistic, spiritual and integrative therapeutic counseling services for individuals and couples in Boston, MA.) Maria shared with us her transformation story as she worked to create a practice perfectly aligned with her strengths. Prior to Bootcamp, she had always worked a minimum of three jobs, and was physically, mentally, and spiritually burnt-out.
Now that Maria is self-employed, she has a FULL practice with a waitlist, and is expanding her practice to integrate more holistic healing, reiki, yoga and spiritual modalities.
Life comes with many up and downs, and often we find ourselves in a place of transition. In this interview Krista shared her “awakening” story about how a divorce moved her business from side hobby to full-time passion and how she has used Bootcamp as a resource for the past 6 years to not only build her practice, but to shift with each new obstacle thrown her way! Learn more about Krista at https://www.suitablesolutionstherapy.com/ (https://www.suitablesolutionstherapy.com/)
Nikki, LMFT, provides https://www.nikkinolet.com/ (online couples therapy and sex therapy in California). She specializes in relationships, intimacy, communication and connection. Nikki shared with us how Bootcamp gave her confidence and a guideline to follow as she stepped out on her journey in Private Practice. She spoke on the importance of letting your clinical self take some rest, and ensuring your business aligns with what is most important to you.
In this interview, Megan shared with us her journey from ministry to private practice while still being of service to racial and social justice. Megan’s business is thriving despite being pre-licensed and working through a global pandemic, and she is learning to thwart her burnout, too! We spoke about how Bootcamp has provided Megan with a strong foundation for her business and has taught her the importance of setting boundaries, knowing her self-worth, and finding innovative solutions.
Check out Megan's information at https://thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/ (https://thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/)
We are so excited to have Jasmine Bright, founder of the nonprofit consultation company Bright Management and Consulting Services, here with us to speak about nonprofit development and management. We talk about when you should start a non-profit, the basic steps to getting started, the myths about going into non-profit work and finally the key elements that will make or break your non-profit. Learn more about Jasmine and her consulting services at https://www.brightmcservices.com/ (https://www.brightmcservices.com/)
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Karen to talk about the benefits of telemental health sessions, being authentic in our relationships with clients, and setting realistic expectations for your business. Despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19, she had developed a great business foundation with a strong referral base and now requires little to no marketing to stay afloat. Listen to how she had the confidence to know that transition to telehealth was the right one for her.
Learn more about Karen's practice at https://www.karensvanackerlpcllc.com/ (https://www.karensvanackerlpcllc.com/)
Believe it or not, Dr. Karin has seen a lot of stability in her practice throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. She talks with us about how she was able to create a solid business foundation that could withstand this crisis, even without social media! "It's a lot of little things," she says. Learn more about Dr. Karin's practice at https://drkarinlawson.com/ (https://drkarinlawson.com/)
Lauran shared with us how the power of niche has helped her focus her marketing and become a more secure therapist. Because of what she learned in Business School Bootcamp, she is clinically stronger, she sees better outcomes with her clients, and she was financially prepared for the impact of Covid-19. Learn more about Lauran on her website at https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/ (https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/)
Colleen talks about the benefits of putting in the hard work up front. Her practice had a solid foundation before the pandemic, and she has been able to maintain her client relationships because she was pivoting her processes rather than trying to build them during this time. She warns against letting the anxiety turn into overwhelm, and gives us the important reminder that you don't have to do it ALL right NOW. Learn more about Colleen and her practice at https://www.insightcounselingsacramento.com/ (https://www.insightcounselingsacramento.com/)
After establishing marketing success through an in-person coping skills class, Gina was forced to pivot her plan to adapt to the new normal when Covid-19 hit. Despite feeling like she had lost some of her connection to these clients, 75 people spanning from their 20s to their 50s showed up to her very first online session. Learn more about Gina's practice and her online Christian counseling class at https://mindhelm.org/ (https://mindhelm.org/) Additional resources mentioned in this podcast: https://classroom.zynnyme.com/posts/free-happy-private-practice-community-covid-19-and-private-practice-guidelines-resources-and-faqs (Covid-19 Master Resource) https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/2020/4/8/financial-relief-during-an-emergency-for-therapists-in-private-practice (Financial Relief Options with Mary Beth Storjohann CFP)
We are so thankful to Erika for sharing her insight as a therapist who has gone through a period of crisis before. In the era of Covid-19, it can feel like everything is unprecedented and out of our control. Erika shares her top tips and advice for being prepared, working through the experience, and keeping a positive mindset. Learn more about Erika's practice at https://www.erikalabuzanlopeztherapy.com
Today's podcast episode is a lesson in creativity and preparedness. It's okay to slow down, get your bearings, and help your staff rise to the occasion before adding in more clients. Once the transition has happened, then you can move into marketing and visibility. This pandemic is allowing us to rethink everything we know about therapy, and recognize myths we had never challenged before. Lynn McLean, LCSW-S, RPT-S talks about her experience transitioning to tele-play therapy, and how children CAN be helped during this time. Just like so many other things, we are seeing that healing play is possible virtually, and that by being forced to look at your practice in a new way, you may discover new things about your processes that will strengthen your business, too.
Gretchen sat down with us to give her insight as a clinician with over 10 years experience using telehealth. She provides wonderful advice about getting your processes in order, tips and tricks for work-from-home life, and working within your comfort zones. Explore more of what Dr. Gretchen has to offer at http://drgretchenkubacky.com/
Here is a quick 20-minute training on what numbers you can be tracking right now in your private practice to determine the next steps. We share what is really working and what the numbers are really saying in private practices across the country. There are some really important trends we are seeing that could make all the difference for your marketing and the health of your practice.
We had the opportunity to get on-screen with Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® to talk about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Payroll Protection Program, and what these programs can do for therapists in private practice. Information about relief opportunities is changing day-by-day, and some of the information provided here may be out of date already, but we hope this training can provide a helpful overview and some guidance. This video was recorded on April 3rd at 11am PDT.
Our hope for you is to create a private practice that provides stellar outcomes for clients and increases accessibility to good mental health care. It takes innovation and creativity as well as attunement to provide services that are uniquely your own. It is NECESSARY if we want to reduce stigma, help people heal and shift their family trees and change the story for not only themselves but for their generation and communities. It's something we try to mirror in our work. There are many ways to make an impact and with Business School Bootcamp we created a program that is uniquely our own, we track outcomes, we constantly seek to innovate and transform, not following standards of what has been done before but instead raising the standards - for what is means to do this work personally and for how this work impacts our clients.
Every time we do what we know is right for us, there is usually some push back of "why would you do that? that seems so hard? wouldn't it be easier if....?"
We want to see our students succeed and we want to help them in a way that is energizing for us, not depleting.
Take a look at what you are creating in your practice. Are you clear that it is your highest and best? Does it contribute to the field in a positive way (especially if you have employees)? Does it give you a good income, energy and inspiration? Do you see change in your clients?
A business plan the foundation, but it is so much more meaningful than a piece of paper. It is all the parts of a system coming together to serve others and sustain ourselves. It's an amazing thing we believe will change what mental health care looks like in our communities, how it reduces stigma and how it gives back to the ongoing transformation of this field.
Nikki knew that private practice was right for her, and had a list of areas she wanted to work on. By keeping herself accountable, recognizing her worth, and being compassionate with herself, she can now pass along the message that you, too can do this! Check out Nikki's website for grief and loss therapy at https://milfordgrieftherapist.com/ (https://milfordgrieftherapist.com/)
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa to talk about the benefits of an online practice, being intentional and focused, and expanding her reach with Beyond the Couch ventures. Learn more about everything Melissa offers at https://guidedwellnesscounselingut.com/ (https://guidedwellnesscounselingut.com/)
We wanted to share this Facebook Live we hosted, where we spoke about how to pivot and strengthen your marketing practices during the coronavirus. Learn about the 4 key areas that you need to address weekly in your marketing, how to modify strategies in the transition to telehealth, and how to address myths about counseling and psychotherapy during this time.
Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 4: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!
Today we talked about remembering why you are here and that the world NEEDS you. There is longevity in this work, and we are creating practices that can overcome whatever the future brings. Follow the the guided meditation to re-center amidst a challenging time and listen to some of our answers about Bootcamp, the pandemic, and more.
https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (Business School Bootcamp for Therapists) is NOW OPEN for enrollment. Bootcampers are now eligible for up to 32 CE units for the material, through AspiraCE.com. https://bschoolbootcamp.com/about (Click here to enroll today).
Resources: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/2020/3/12/covid-19-plan-for-therapists-questions-answers-and-guidelines (Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and Trainings) https://classroom.zynnyme.com/posts/free-happy-private-practice-community-happy-practice-full-life-homework-2 (Homework: Outcomes Script and Free Community) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/full-practice-happy-life/ (Video replay of all Masterclass trainings)
We talk about: How to keep your clinical center during a pandemic The unique needs of clients during this pandemic The clinical opportunities How (and why) to keep your caseload numbers up When and how to reduce your fees for service during this pandemic. When you should NOT reduce your fees How to manage if your treatment modality does not translate to telehealth
And much more! Give it a listen. And join us for the meditation, giveaway, and encore launch party LIVE tonight if you can. https://www.crowdcast.io/e/launch-party-meditation (Click here to register, watch live, or watch the recording. ) p.s. Our 8-week group coaching program starts Monday (a free BONUS for new and returning bootcampers). Click here for https://www.zynnyme.com/bschool-reviews (case studies), http://bschoolbootcamp.com/about (details), or to https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/ (enroll.)
The mistakes that a multi-million dollar company made are the same mistakes I see happening in group private practice. 👉Lack of planning for scale 👉Creating positions for people instead of for the business 👉Lack of valuing the team
I see this is the smallest of group practices to the largest BUT the good news is, it can be turned around.
Elizabeth went back to school later than most, but she knew the kind of clinical work she wanted to do and wasn't going to be held back by anything. She shares how she overcame her fears during startup, the details of her marketing techniques as an introvert, and why everyone who wants to build a private practice can and should go for it! Learn about Elizabeth and her podcast at https://www.progressioncounseling.com/ (https://www.progressioncounseling.com/)
We spoke with Alicia about whether agency work is truly reliable (spoiler - it's not!), and she shared the details of her transition from a no-good website to a full family AND full practice that operates on an optimal schedule for her. Learn more about Alicia at http://www.ranchocounseling.com/ (http://www.ranchocounseling.com/)
Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 3: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!
Today we talked about marketing plans during a pandemic with an amazing panel of therapists!
We heard from Cyndi Doyle who owns a group https://www.pecanbranchcounseling.com/ (counseling practice in Denton, TX) and is a https://code4couples.com (law enforcement couples expert). We talked to Joanne Kim an https://www.olivemecounseling.com/ (amazing therapist in San Jose, CA) who is on Shelter in Place and just started her practice a few years ago. We talked to Shon Howell a https://www.bluecompasscounseling.com/ (therapist in Illinois )talking about how to market as an introvert, women of color, and moving to all virtual work.
Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (Business School Bootcamp for Therapists) and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units.
Resources: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/2020/3/12/covid-19-plan-for-therapists-questions-answers-and-guidelines (Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and Trainings) https://classroom.zynnyme.com/posts/free-happy-private-practice-community-happy-practice-full-life-homework-3 (Homework: Private Practice Analysis) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/full-practice-happy-life/ (Video replay of all Masterclass trainings)
Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 2: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!
Today we talk about how to use the outcomes conversations to create a marketing message, then we talk marketing plans during a pandemic with a great panel of therapists next time, and then Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (Business School Bootcamp for Therapists) and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units.
Resources: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/2020/3/12/covid-19-plan-for-therapists-questions-answers-and-guidelines (Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and Trainings) https://classroom.zynnyme.com/posts/free-happy-private-practice-community-happy-practice-full-life-homework-2 (Homework: Authentic Transformation Proposition) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/full-practice-happy-life/ (Video replay of all Masterclass trainings)
Pandemic, Private Practice, and You We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!
Today we talk about Outcomes Converations with Clients, next episode how to use those to create a marketing message, then we talk marketing plans during a pandemic with a great panel of therapists, and then Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (Business School Bootcamp for Therapists) and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units.
Resources: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/2020/3/12/covid-19-plan-for-therapists-questions-answers-and-guidelines (Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and Trainings) https://classroom.zynnyme.com/posts/free-happy-private-practice-community-happy-practice-full-life-homework-1 (Homework: Outcomes Script and Free Community) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/full-practice-happy-life/ (Video replay of all Masterclass trainings)
The work you do as a clinician is sacred. For all the studying we do and the techniques we refine, at its core the magic lies within the relationship you have with clients. But running the business side of way can prove to be a distraction from the awe of the work sometimes. You get bogged down in the to-do's of running your business, seeing your clients and trying to meet the demands of your personal life as well.
But if you are watching this, you have an opportunity to take just a few minutes and reflect.
What have you accomplished? What are you proud of? What do you know now more deeply than ever?
Now is the time to create your Reverse Bucket List.
It is from this list that you can move into your visioning for the new year. We have a whole challenge on creating your vision. It's perfect for planning, or when you feel stuck or when you need to get the creative juices going.
Burnt out, unhappy, and taking action that didn't align with her vision, Megan realized she needed a change. Now, she values the growth of her practice day-by-day and sets aside more time for the things that matter most. Small steps culminate in long-term goals, which allow longevity in your practice! More about Megan's trauma psychology practice at https://www.meganscarney.com/ (https://www.meganscarney.com/)
Let's talk about the cost of starting a private practice and why we think it's the most affordable business model you can do. Get free resources on starting your practice in ourhttps://classroom.zynnyme.com/ ( FREE online community)
We invited Amy on to talk with us about the tricks she used to allow her practice to flourish in a saturated market. She talks about getting her Psychology Today profile seen, SEO, and sticking to your guns! Check out Amy's website at https://www.thrivetherapyla.com/ (https://www.thrivetherapyla.com/)
Processes can seem soooooo boring but they are critical to your business running smoothly. It doesn't help anyone if everything it takes to run a private practice is sitting up in your brain. It's gotta be documented, thorough and systematized so you can delegate and refine what you do.
Getting your systems and processes organized and refined is another way of how you show up for you business is out of respect for yourself, your clients, and your staff. Systems move the business out of the way of the clinical work, so it can flourish.
Processes to look at in your private practice:
Marketing Processes - how you get your message out there, consistently and aligned with your mission and values. Intake Process - how you communicate the therapeutic process, ensure clinical fit, allow for ease of accessibility and set the framework for all clinical work moving forward Outcomes Process - how you measure and know what you are doing works with clients Financial Processes - payroll, budgets, cash flow, projections, fee setting, investing and growth Clinical Supervision/ Case Consultation - processes to ensure development and growth of clinical skills along with improved outcomes with clients HR Processes - hiring, onboarding, management, employee development Business Planning Process - evaluation, visioning, planning, delegating
Each of these areas have a direct impact on clinical outcomes as well. They provide a win-win for you and your clients, whether you are a solo practitioner or a group practice owner.
How you organize these processes can vary - there are online tools for collaboration such as asana, trello or slack as well as google suite apps to get you organized.
Need more help in your private practice? Get on the interest list for https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (Business School Bootcamp)
How do you know if your marketing plan is working? I remember what it is like to be on the hamster wheel. Trying everything to see what sticks. Coffee dates, networking meetups, blogging, social media, website copy updates, directory listings, conferences....🤪
Truth is, you can get so busy that you forget the most important part of any marketing plan - the planning!
A true plan means you are intentional about the strategies you implement in your marketing AND those strategies must be measurable.
🌟And a plan that works is one that allows you to work with the clients that you know you can help, so they get great outcomes and you stay inspired doing the work you love. 🌟
Planning is not a day by day thing. We recommend our bootcampers to sit down quarterly and lay out everything. But in order to plan you have to analyze what has worked before.
Check out some measurements to take into consideration if you want to know how your marketing is working for your business.
You know your marketing plan is working if you have your ideal clients calling and you are doing great work that provides great outcomes..
Take the https://www.zynnyme.com/blog/tag/private+practice+challenge (Private Practice Challenge) today so you can provide better outcomes, have better income and make mental health care accessible.
We sat down to chat with Sara, who is honest and open about her success in private practice and what it really takes to make things happen for yourself and your business. Sara is the owner of Prospect Therapy, providing LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/ (www.prospecttherapy.com)
Yolanda and Shamon join us from a private pay group http://www.harpertherapy.com/ (counseling practice in Florida) to share their growth story. They share a little bit of the story of a private practice that was taking over life on nights and weekends to one that has boundaries, has a clear vision, and is successful.
We sit down to chat with Robyn D'Angelo, LMFT, about her experience with bootcamp. Robyn is a the founder of The Happy Couple Experts. You can learn more about her here: www.thehappycoupleexpert.com. Learn more about bootcamp https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/?utm_campaign=bootcamp&utm_medium=nav&utm_source=website (here).
We sit down to chat with Erika about her experience with bootcamp. Erika is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Miami. You can learn more about her here: https://www.envisionwellness.co/ (https://www.envisionwellness.co/).
We sit down to chat with Yolanda Harper about her experience with bootcamp. Yolanda is a psychotherapist in FL and owner of Harper Therapy. You can learn more about her here: http://www.harpertherapy.com (www.harpertherapy.com)
Joe from Practice of the Practice shares the power of community for therapists as they grow their private practice. Joe from https://www.practiceofthepractice.com/ (Practice of the Practice) is the creator of Killin’ It Camp, a community for therapists that meets in rockies of CO.
Mercedes, LCSW, founder of the Diversity in Parenting Podcast shares how her two passions are coming together to help private practice owners to improve outcomes in their sessions with the diverse clients they are seeing.
Interview with Kimberly, owner of Seattle Therapy Group and co-owner of Practicery sharing her twisty turny journey to creating a successful group practice, multiple income streams, and out of the box therapy services. Kimberly is a therapist in WA and owner of Seattle Therapy Group and co-owner of Practicery. You can learn more about her here https://www.seattletherapygroup.com/ (https://www.seattletherapygroup.com/ )and https://www.practicery.com/ (https://www.practicery.com/)
Hilary shares how she has built a psychology practice two days a week bringing all of her interests together into one practice. Hilary is a psychologist who specializes in perinatal health. You can find out more about her at https://www.hilarymandzik.com/ (https://www.hilarymandzik.com/)
Yolanda and Miranda talk about building a practice and utilizing bootcamp from an introvert’s perspective. Yolanda is a psychotherapist in FL and owner of Harper Therapy. You can learn more about her here: http://www.harpertherapy.com (www.harpertherapy.com)
Dr. Abi shares her experience of building a private practice while using the Business School Bootcamp to adjust to her business as life shifted. Dr. Abi is a Psychologist in San Diego has built a speciality practice that serves the queer community. You can find out more about her at https://www.wavespsych.com/ (https://www.wavespsych.com)
Kayce is a LPC in Wake Forest, specializing in working with new mothers. She gets honest and real about her path to success in private practice and what helped her get there, why she dropped insurance panels, and what helped her feel confident in making the shift. Kayce, LPC works with women post-partum. You check her out at https://www.kaycehodoslpc.com/ (https://www.kaycehodoslpc.com/)
Nicol creator of Therapist Court Prep shares her experience of building 3 businesses while in business school bootcamp. Nicol, LCSW is an expert witness, runs a non-profit Kid’s Court and is the creator of Therapist Court Prep.
Charlotte, LCSW went into private practice because she knew it was what she wanted to do all alone. She shares how she built her equine therapy practice while leaving her agency work behind. Charlotte shares how she built a private practice with equine assisted therapy as her second career.
We need a paradigm shift in private practice. Over 1000 searches per month for burnout in psychology, 880 for burnout in social work, our profession is suffering, and it isn’t ok! In part 5 of this 5-part private practice challenge we will help bring everything together and see how all of these 4 parts come together to build a private practice that you love on the day to day, and the year to year.
A lot of courses focus on marketing. It’s one of the first things we jump to when we think about our practices - how to get clients in the door. But you notice how we didn’t start with marketing? You notice how we wanted you to get clear on what services you provide and WHO you want to serve? That’s because in this training we are going to talking about how marketing is actually the start of the therapeutic relationship and how it can set the tone for your work with clients. You will learn how to choose what marketing is right for you and how to craft a message that is authentic, meaningful and speaks to the heart of the clients you want booking appointments with you.
Now it’s time to dig a little deeper. This training is focused on NICHE. Why do we say dig deeper? It takes a lot of reflection and honesty to niche well. It takes bravery too! Whether you are solo in practice or have a group practice with a ton of clinicians, niche plays a pivotal role in client outcomes and we can’t wait to show you how. Our next training is going to cover how to niche, how to keep your practice diverse and how niche is to the benefit of the client AND to YOU the clinician.
We all need to be talking about money more. We all need to make money, but we don’t always love talking about it. We want to focus on the clinical work and ignore the money, but the two are absolutely intertwined! FEAR NOT - we’ve got a plan. In this training we talked about how to break down how your vision leads to you determining your fee. You walk away with a clear formula on how to determine your fee, how to talk about your fee with new clients and how to raise that fee with current clients. We will also talk about what to do if you take insurance or sliding scale clients. When you charge a fee that can sustain your practice, it means you keep your doors open to serve the people who need you AND you don’t have resentment in the therapeutic relationship. It’s time to say hello, hola, willkommen to a financially stable private practice that helps people.
Adam shares how his perfect practice fits the needs of being a dad to two small children and fulfilling his passion for education as a professor. Adam is a clinical psychologist in Arizona specializing in working with emerging adults who are often in the sexual or gender minorities.
2019 is going to be THE year for not only more income but BETTER outcomes in your practice. Our first week in the series was all about Private Practice VIsion and how it impacts clinical outcomes AND income! Your private practice vision is Step 1 in creating your private practice business plan as a therapist. In this training we talked about how to create a vision that will be the cornerstone for your private practice. We address some of the top myths about success and how to start making changes whether you are starting out or have been in private practice for decades. You can watch the replay PLUS we have some bonus homework that you can find in our https://classroom.zynnyme.com/course/privatepracticelibrary/ (Private Practice Library.) If you’ve never logged in before, you will need to set a username and password. This will give you access to SO much free content and allow you to easily track what trainings you’ve done, take notes you can reference letter, and more!
Josie, LMFT had a practice in CA but then moved to Utah, had twins and lost her mother all in a years time. She shares how she got over the hump of restarting her practice after a lot of life change.
Not all practices are the same and in this interview with Gabriel, we explore what a successful practice looks like for him and how he ditched google to get structure and a plan to make it happen. Gabriel is an ADHD counseling specialist and the owner of ADHD Counseling in Roanoke Valley. You can find out more about him at his website https://roanokeadhd.com (https://roanokeadhd.com)
Diana, MFT is an EMDR therapist in Northern San Diego who started out on insurance panels, exhausted and overworking and moved into a cash pay practice that still gives back to her community. She now has time to do more trainings and hone her skills as she works with the clients that are the best fit for her. In this episode she shares her journey to the practice she has today.
Lisa is a therapist who runs a child counseling center in Delaware and was able to develop a unique niche working with local schools to get counseling and therapy on campus. Listen to her share her journey!
5 different unique therapists share their stories about what is working right now to grow a private practice. You will hear from group practices, new startups, super niched, more general, pre-licensed, licensed, and all ages.
Dr. Tanisha brings her enthusiasm and expertise to the podcast sharing her take on social media ethics in private practice. She is a trainer, educator, sex therapist and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping therapists be better and do better. Check her out at https://tanishasapp.com/ (https://tanishasapp.com/)
Beth joins the podcast to share how to remove blocks in your private practice. As a psychotherapist and business coach Beth utilizes brainspotting to help private practice owners move through the stuck places and start taking action quickly.
Clinicians of color in private practice need safe spaces to grow their businesses with support from experts and others who understand what it is like to be in practice. Lisa and Kim have created a special community just for clinicians of color and it's beautiful. I learned so much from them. Just take a listen!
https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/ (Lauran, an Orlando Counselor) shares her journey of growing a private practice from September 2017 to February of 2019 from a few sliding scale clients to 16 regular clients. She shares why she become an Orlando therapist, what share used to grow quickly and her experience in reaching out for support in building her private practice.
Kelly and Miranda share some common themes they see in private practice owners who want to make marketing easy.
Listen in on my conversation with Bart Hatler, a relationship therapist in San Francisco as we talk about how personal experience can impact developing your niche, Brené Brown, and how he developed dating therapy.
In this podcast we delve into why outcomes matter, how outcomes inform your planning and your income, and how to integrate outcomes into your business starting now.
This podcast is about making your passive income legally sound. Things to think about from the initial concept to launching other streams of income and steps you can take starting now to protect your creations.
Uriah Guilford, LMFT is a private practice owner and founder of http://productivetherapist.com/ (productivetherapist.com) He shares his own experience of developing other streams of income and how a VA can help with the process.
Cyndi Doyle, LPC shares the journey she went through this last year as part of the My Awesome Year program. Learn the lessons that she learned through the experience about what success really is and the what it really takes to create passive income.
I'm introducing my husband for the first time to our community. He's a gem. Patient, calm, and generally quiet, I was able to get him to share his experience of watching me build my practice. We also talk about what it's like for me to be on the other side, watching him in his new endeavor of running a bookkeeping business.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, found of Therapy for Black Girls, shares about the therapist of color experience in private practice
As a therapist in private practice or starting a counseling practice you are on the front lines with clients. That gives you a unique window into seeing what is, and is not working with clients, and noticing themes. You may at one point consider confirming some of these hypotheses through research. While performing research while in school isn't easy, there is a LOT of support. Today we talk to Sarah Attwood who works for IntegReview IRB, an independent IRB that can work with therapists in private practice who want to design and launch research independently. Helpful resources and links to more information: https://us.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/66680_McLeod___Doing_Research_in_Counselling_and_Psychotherapy.pdf (https://us.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/66680_McLeod___Doing_Research_in_Counselling_and_Psychotherapy.pdf) FAQs (Investigators): https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/guidance/faq/investigator-responsibilities/index.html (https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/guidance/faq/investigator-responsibilities/index.html) Intro to clinical research online course ($10): https://www.acrpnet.org/courses/introduction-clinical-trials (https://www.acrpnet.org/courses/introduction-clinical-trials)
Katie Vernoy and Curt Wildham join us to discuss psychotherapy and upcoming changes in our field. They talk about what has driven them to start the Therapy Reimagined Conference: https://therapyreimagined.com/ (https://therapyreimagined.com/)
When you hear the term brand, what comes to mind? Color, fonts, and website are often top of the line. Today we have Samara Stone from the Perfected Practice sharing her thoughts on what makes a brand, why you need a brand and how to get started. Her joy and passion about branding is contagious. Take a listen!
This is the end of our When Life Happens series and we are closing out with a beautiful, vulnerable interview with Dr. Jared DeFife as we talk about fatherhood and private practice.
Being single, running your own business while still holding hope for finding your person to share all of your ups and downs with can be a challenge. Aprile Andelle, D.M.F.T., LMFT, is an online therapist and mental health advocate in South Florida specializing in trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and burnout.
Dr. Jean Otto is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Palos Verdes, California. She treats adolescents and adults in individual, family or couples therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce, loss, or trauma including emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
We learn to cope with what life throws our way and often look to our business to be a refuge, the thing that remains consistent. But sometimes what life throws your way can mess with your hormones, emotions, and your schedule. Erika Laubuzan-Lopez, MFT, LPC shares her journey through infertility and having two kiddos while growing her private practice as well as owning a group practice. Take a listen below!
It can be excited to grow your family but it definitely comes with its challenges, especially when you add a human into your life while building a business. Saba Harouni Lurie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist. She is the founder and owner of Take Root Therapy, a specialized group private practice that serves individuals, couples, and families in Los Angeles, California.
Tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards...we feel like we have seen it all in our bootcampers. Erika Martinez, Psy.D., a Florida licensed psychologist and certified educator of Envision Wellness, specializes in the assessment and treatment of a variety of mental health conditions in young adults. Combing her expertise in neuropsychology, assessment, trauma, and shame resilience, she helps others explore life’s challenging areas and brainstorm solutions using their personal strengths. With greater self-awareness and confidence, they are able to move forward and lead personally and professionally rewarding lives.
At some point, we may find ourselves moving out of the role of child, parent, spouse, friend, or family member and into the role of caregiver. It maybe a role we embrace and it can also be a role that consumes. Today Karen Whitehead, shares her journey through caregiving for her mother, while still having kids at home and building a private practice. She specializes in working with caregivers in her practice here.
It's something none of us want to happen. Losing the love of our life, our life partner, our co-parent can be one of the most devastating losses. Donna Corbett, LCSW is an analyst in Manhattan who lost her husband in January of 2017. This was a poignant conversation that we hope will touch your heart like it touched ours. From talking to clients, financial concerns, changing the way you do business, and having a shift on client pain, we cover a lot of ground in this call.
It's an issue that we often face when coaching our clients. Spending, debt, and money shame is something many private practice owners face. Adding this topic to the series may seem a little counter-intuitive. But losing grasp on your financial management can happen to any of us whether it be from a crisis that arose or from sticking our head in the sand about the financial decisions we need to face in our daily lives. Mallory Grimste, LCSW shares her experience with debt, spending and variable income in private practice.
While we consider ourselves fortunate to have had a partnership work out, we also know the challenges that come with a business marriage. That's right, forming a business with a partner is like getting married! Gina Aguayo, PhD founder of Bay State Counseling and Wellness Center shares her experience of starting a practice with a business partner and the process of coming to terms with separating from her partner.
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This week we are talking about something you would think would be exciting for everyone, but truth is, getting married can also be stressful and it can impact your private practice. Whether it's time being taken away from your business focus or processing the reaction of your clients, sometimes the best of things in life can also be hard. Check out what https://www.kaycehodoslpc.com/ (Kayce Hodos, LPC) has to say about getting married while in private practice and how her own experience have led her to her niche in private practice.
This week we are looking at what happens when life hands you stressor after stressor. What do you do when it's more than just one thing you are facing? Kate Pieper, LMFT, Founder of https://www.selahcounseling.org/ (Selah Counseling) and owner of her own https://www.katepieperlmft.com/ (private practice in Auburn, CA), has been in practice for over 18 years and shares her wisdom as she has faced many challenges that have impacted her personally and professionally. This is one for all of us to listen to and learn from.
Lanie Smith is a registered art therapist and vitality coach who knows what it means to burn out when you are in private practice. She also knows what it takes to turn it around. We encourage you to listen with an open heart and look inward to find your own needs for space and rest.
Today's topic is a heavy one, but a common one. 1 out of 4 pregnancies end in loss and chances are you know someone who has gone through this or you have experienced it yourself. We invited Dr. Kris Boksman, a psychologist and owner of Limestone Clinic to share her experience of going through multiple losses while in her practice.
Many people start their private practices but they are in a two-income household. The income from their partner can provide a bit of cushion or a sense of safety when starting a new business. But what happens when that cushion is gone and you become the safety net for your partner?
As therapists, when we show up to session, we show up fully. We physically, emotionally, and spiritually are present. But what happens when we face struggles with any aspect of our health, chronically, day in and day out? Dr. Jennifer Blackledge is a psychologist in Texas and is the creator of Thera365.com She shares how her journey through chronic illness has shaped her private practice.
Jill Johnson-Young LCSW is the epitome of how our stories become part of our practices. Jill, widowed twice, shares her experiences of grief and how out of her own process and helping others grieve she developed yourpaththroughgrief.com.
Some of you have watched Gary Brown, PhD a therapist in Los Angeles in our Private Practice Success Stories video. Today, I was working on sending out an email and stumbled upon this standalone video that Gary recorded just 6 weeks after bootcamp after his first round of bootcamp. He got me to tear up and he has a real conversation about what it means to take a look at your practice when you are established as a therapist.
Once a year we pull back the curtain on our flagship business training for therapists. We want you to really see what is involved in your LIFETIME membership when you sign up. Press play and find out why after this video we had a flurry of last minute applications to enroll in the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists. So - Drum roll please......
So many therapists work for months, years, or even decades making a wage that doesn't really allow them to survive. When they start to look at opening up a private practice, it becomes impossible to imagine being valued financially, or otherwise. Many therapists have had these doubts. Listen to stories below of moving through that fear, making the changes, and creating a business plan that truly worked.
What do you need? What do you want? What are you REALLY looking for? Your clients often come into you with a surface symptom, complaint, or desire. But, when we dig deeper we find the real gold in that experience. Mercedes, LCSW shares her journey in teasing out her big vision, her real passion, and getting to know deeply how to run a business that was the perfect fit for her.
Starting a new private practice and being full in less than 6 months sounds exciting, but there can be some major fear and doubts along the way. Listen to Mollie's story today and get inspired!
Change is absolutely terrifying when you are a business owner. It can feel like even once you've gotten your feet under you and you are doing well, that if you make any changes, that your business can fall apart. Dr. Kimberly, LMFT joined our bootcamp in Spring of 2015 as she was starting out in private practice. Now, she has used the skills, insight, and tools she learned to not only come back to a thriving practice after going on maternity leave but after moving her private practice to a new town she is at capacity in 6 months! Listen to her story and her insights, she has excellent advice for any therapist in private practice- so give it a listen!
Stories are powerful. A lot of pre-licensed therapists hear, and perpetuate the belief that "I'm just an intern" "I'm just pre-licensed." "When I'm licensed, I will..." "When I'm licensed I can...." While it is true that there are paramaters as a pre-licensed therapists most of the parameters I come in contact with from pre-licensed therapists have nothing to do with law, ethics, or what is best for the client. JoAnne B. Kim is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in San Jose, Ca who is an excellent example of someone who is doing the work.
Listen to her share her journey from working in an agency sitting a windowless cubicle having a powerful ahah moment after watching this private practice vision training to creating a private practice that creates a win/win/win for her, her clients, and the therapists in her community.
You better take what you can get… something is better than nothing… somebody is better than nobody…Have you heard that, thought that, or told someone else that when talking about private practice? Do you know what that leads to? Erin, LCSW, RPT play therapist in Littleton, CO shares her journey of private practice. Before bootcamp she was 60% full, seeing 10-12 clients a week mostly reduced fee clients, barely paying the bills, and accruing debt.
I need you to meet Dr. Jeremy Sharp. Why? Because ever since I met him, I have realized how badly we need his kind of work in community. More and more psychologists are avoiding integrating testing in their practices because they don't know how to make it profitable, or if they do, they only know how to do it in a way that stresses them out. Even if you aren't a psychologist, this is a great conversation and if you have psychologists on your staff, then you want to give this a listen as well.
I met John online and then in person at Slow Down School and after a ton of great conversations, we decided to let all of you in on what we talk about. John has created a solid group practice, is a private practice coach and recently launched https://unconditional.media helping therapists with their marketing through SEO, google ads and other marketing strategies.
Multiple streams of income, adding an income stream, moving Beyond the Couch, podcasts, online courses, workshops, retreat, intensives, products, workbooks, trainings, certifications... it seems like every day as a therapist you are hearing about ways to expand beyond traditional psychotherapy. It can be mind opening, scary, confusing, and exciting to consider all the possibilities. We brought together an awesome group of therapists who have gone Beyond the Couch and added a stream of income to their private practices that goes beyond traditional 1:1 psychotherapy. Each of these amazing clinicians shares when and why they knew it was time to add a stream of income, what they wish they had known before they launched, their advice for others considering, and more! Hear real talk, real advice, real stories, money talk, and even a little casual swearing! (It was a great client testimonial that one of the panelists got that included a little colorful language!) Click the arrow and watch below today. You can also https://www.zynnyme.com/events/ (click here to register for our next training )where will get into a little bit more of the nitty gritty of adding a new income stream to your private practice. Aren't they amazing?! Leave a comment below with your favorite piece of advice! You can also get on the interest list for the Most Awesome Conference here, and register for next month's free training on adding a stream of income as a therapist here.
I've known Leslie a couple of years and you will find after listening to her in the podcast, any amount of time spent with her will touch your heart. She has a group practice, is a trainer, a speaker, an advocate and an author. Leslie shares how she runs her group practice and how she manages her multiple passions. There are many lessons to be learned and I am so excited for you to hear her story. To check out Leslie, http://therapy2thrive.com/play-therapy-workshop-2/ (click here) and to purchase her book https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Feelings-Leslie-Baker/dp/194724776X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504120557&sr=8-1&keywords=leslie+baker (click here).
As we're talking more about multiple streams of income, we thought it would be valuable for you to hear from Jamie Stacks, LPC. She has a thriving practice in Arkansas and is the founder of Real Self Care for Therapists. We talk about how your story influences your growth, the biggest learning curve she's experienced, and how she's starting a revolution to help therapists heal their burnout.
Kami Storck is one of those therapists who not only has a lot of experience and expertise, but you can tell she genuinely has fun doing her work. From building a private practice to adding retreats and even being on TV, there is a lot to learn from her story.
When I first met Mia Quaglia, I knew instantly things were going to grow for her, and grow quickly. Newly licensed she built a practice fast, has added interns and has a speciality. And now...she's adding another stream of income. Check it out!
We've known Maelisa a long time. You might know her too from https://www.qaprep.com/ (QAprep.com) But what you may not know is she started QAprep first and now is building her private practice. What's even more interesting are the services she offers in her private practice...again...like last week, it's out of the box. Check it out!
Rickie Palmer Mental health stigma is still prevalent in our culture. For some areas, it is truly evident and it impacts if, when and how people get help. Rickie Palmer lives in an area where culturally, therapy is something that is court mandated or forced on you. She will share how she has built a successful practice, with a specific niche, on only 1 insurance panel, in an area where she was told it couldn't be done. Mental health stigma is still prevelant in our culture. For some areas, it is truly evident and it impacts if, when and how people get help. Rickie Palmer lives in an area where culturally, therapy is something that is court mandated or forced on you. She will share how she has built a successful practice, with a specific niche, on only 1 insurance panel, in an area where she was told it couldn't be done.
We feel so incredibly honored to have had such an awesome group of therapists agree to share their stories during the live panel webinar training for therapists! And we feel even more honored that each of them shared their experience in our Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and how it impacted their private practice development. Scroll down to listen and/or watch their stories today!
Today we are talking about Dr. Maelisa's path to building a private practice and it is unlike any other. Founder of http://qaprep.com/ (QAPrep.com), when I first met Maelisa she wanted nothing to do with having a private practice, but after some inspiration she decided that it was time to open up her own brick and mortar office but with a twist. As a psychologist who is an expert in paperwork and helping therapists get a hold of their notes, she also offers coaching and does contract work doing assessments and therapy. This is a must listen to interview full of wisdom from Maelissa.
Ever thought of building a practice in an area where it seems like the only way is to be on MediCaid? Hear how Rickie formed a partnership and opened up a practice in the past year, left her full-time job and is thriving in a cash pay practice. Check out more information on Rickie here.
Dr. Abi shares her journey of building a private practice in an unlikely area of town for her speciality. She shares her struggles and successes of building her practice and learning to pace her growth.
Meet Mia Quaglia, LCSW who shares a story I think every therapist needs to hear. Mia has built her practice in a short amount of time and in this interview she shares how. You can check out Mia at http://counselingmerced.com (http://counselingmerced.com). Thank you Mia for sharing your wisdom.
Rebecca, LMFT, is a therapist in Riverside, CA, who specializes in working with interfaith couples and those who have left their religion. This interview is full of gems as Rebecca shares about her money blocks, tools she used, the process of getting her practice started, and picking a niche.
You can check Rebecca out at http://www.rebeccawilliamstherapy.com/ (https://www.iecouplescounseling.com/)
Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your story.
Clair is a hybrid buzz strategist for talented solopreneurs that want to boost their online presence. Through her live streams, posts, and coaching, Clair spices up your approach on becoming visible online and how you operate your personal brand-- while making sure you're attracting your dream opportunities and charging higher prices while spending less time on your business. Learn how to establish yourself as an authority figure (with next-level efficiency) at http://buzzwithclair.com/ (clairkim.com).
Thank you to Vonda, founder of http://nutritionistherapy.com/ (Nutrition is Therapy), for distilling your knowledge about nutrition and its role in psychotherapy. If you're a therapist in private practice and you're feeling stuck with your clients, then this is a must-listen!
http://nutritionistherapy.com/newsletter-signup (Click here to sign up) to receive a free copy of the article "5 Stoppers for Your Swinging Mood" and to be notified when Nutrition is Therapy releases its online program "Bringing Nutrition Into the Treatment Room: How Do I Do It and Why Does It Matter?"
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I reached out to Ben because I needed to learn about what it means to be an advocate in our field. Sure, I advocate for our businesses to grow because that means more people get help and more therapists stay in the field in which they're gifted.
But I knew there had to be more. So this is my interview, learning from Ben and hoping you'll learn something new, too.
There are some minor expletives, so you may want to put in some headphones.
To check out Ben and his work, as well as his book, go to https://www.bencaldwell.com/ (https://www.bencaldwell.com/), and of course, if you're going to the AAMFT conference, you should check out his presentations!
Thank you, Ben, for teaching me. I'm inspired. :)
This is an interview for anyone in private practice. Sliding scale fees are common in practice, but what Open Path is doing for access in the private practice sector -- well, you'll have to listen to hear about how good it is!
http://openpathcollective.org/ (If you want to join Open Path (no cost to you), click here!)
Need help with your business plan, setting fees, and setting forth a vision for how you'll serve your community? http://bschoolbootcamp.com/about (Check out the training that's impacted over 400 therapists in the world!)
In today's Q&A, Kathleen asks, "What's the best way to turn a potential client inquiry call into an appointment?" This is an important question because the answer is where your clinical process meets your business process. Find out more by taking a listen!
Want to know how to pick the ideal client location? Can those sliding scale fees be a write-off? Here are the answers to your questions! http://markjkohler.com/3-ways-to-write-off-100-of-your-dining-or-food-expenses/ (Learn how to write off your dining.) https://classroom.zynnyme.com/posts/private-practice-challenge-library-finding-your-office (Check out the Office Space Checklist.)
When I met Rachel and heard her story, I just had to share it with you. Here's a person who's created a life and business that fits for her. While her path has been one that's not traditional, I love how she talks about how it's actually opened up more opportunity and expanded her work. So if you're wanting to learn from someone who's building a practice that doesn't fit the mold of brick and mortar, butt in chair, this is a must-listen! https://sagefamily.com/ (Check out Rachel at Sage Family!)
You started your practice from scratch. You feel a passion about the work you do and how you help others. As your practice starts to grow, what worked when you started may not be what's working now. Join in with me as I talk with Howard Spector from https://www.simplepractice.com/?utm_campaign=awesomecon&utm_source=zynnyme&utm_medium=website&utm_content=sponsored_by%20Simple%20Practice (S)https://www.buzzsprout.com/181855/episodes/725645-the-process-of-transformation-in-your-business/edit# (implePractice) and we discuss how to deal with changes in your business (even positive ones that can be stressful).
We recommend SimplePractice because we've used them in our practices. We know the heart and the integrity that's behind them, and we simply must share how much they do for therapists. You'll get to hear more about how SimplePractice works and some of the upcoming features!
https://www.simplepractice.com/?utm_campaign=awesomecon&utm_source=zynnyme&utm_medium=website&utm_content=sponsored_by%20Simple%20Practice (Get your free 30 day trial here!)
Meet James Hollister, the developer and founder of Flow. Today, we chat about his process in developing an app for therapists (lots of similarity to starting a private practice, actually!) and how Flow can help you connect more easily with your referrals.
Want to know how to increase your ranking on Google? Want to make an impact on your community? Think video is only for introverts?
Ernesto Segismundo, LMFT, Founder of Fylmit.com, covers all these topics and more in our interview. You can check out his work and join his online group of therapists at http://fylmit.com/ (Fylmit.com)!
Rebecca Wong is an LCSW in New York who's the founder of http://www.connectfulness.com/ (Connectfulness). She shares an honest perspective of her journey through building her private practice and how it's a work in progress. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing!
The key to a website is that it turns visitors into clients, but how does it do that? Perry Rosenbloom from Brighter Vision shares a few simple strategies that can make a huge difference in how your website can help grow your business.
Brighter Vision builds therapist websites and help maintain them -- perfect for someone that wants to have a person help them with updating and managing their website.
They're launching a podcast that you can check out here: http://www.brightervision.com/category/podcast (http://www.brightervision.com/category/podcast)
Brighter Vision is also a sponsor of the Most Awesome Conference, and in honor of this, they've created a special deal if you want to try them out: http://www.brightervision.com/try/mac/ (http://www.brightervision.com/try/mac/)
I've known Nicole for a couple of years now and I am a big fan of her work. She knows how to work with therapists. She speaks our language and she knows how to translate what we do into an amazing website.
Join us as we meet with Jared DeFife, PhD, and learn about his inspirational journey from leaving academia for private practice. Jared is so eloquent as he describes what building a private practice has been like for him. He's taken a new leap into podcasting, and it's a definite listen. Check out more about Jared at http://www.schoolofpsych.com/ (http://www.schoolofpsych.com/)
How does an introvert build a private practice? Listen to Laura's story as she shares her journey at just a year into building her private practice in a group. To find out more about Laura, http://www.laurakurekmft.com/ (click here).
Kimberly, LPC, shares how she's starting her private practice while working in her agency job. She's honing her expertise and working with another psychotherapist in their practice.
https://www.bravecounseling.com/kim (Learn more about Kimberly here).
Maybe you have your tax planning, retirement, disability coverage, and cash flow all figured out. But if you don't, this is for you. This is to encourage you to start learning, even in baby steps. I (Kelly) used to find this stuff intimidating. So I've reached out for support, and every year, it gets better. I don't feel so fearful, and I know what's currently going on in my business while I'm reaching new personal and professional financial goals.
This podcast is all about the common missteps therapists make in private practice and what they can do to ensure a stable financial future.
Thanks to Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP, Founder of Workable Wealth, for this interview.
Mary Beth also provides support in our Bootcamp, and we appreciate her so much!
P.S. Pardon our appearance -- it was super hot!
Peg, LPC, shares her journey into private practice. This is her second career, and she shares what it's been like to make the transition while maintaining her other career and building a practice. She gives a great reminder that there are many paths and ways to approach having your own private practice.
Check her out at http://www.pegshippert.com/ (www.pegshippert.com)
In this episode of Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories, Kami shares how she grew her practice and adjusted it to the needs of her family. She talks about the ups and downs as well.
Want to get some awesome tips and see what a positive attitude can do for your practice? Check out this interview!
If you want to learn more from Kami, http://www.kamistorck-mft.com/ (click here to visit her website).
If there's anything you learn from this series, there's no exact one way to build a practice, and Krista shares so brilliantly how her path made many turns and what it took to build the right practice for her. Lots of great wisdom was shared from Krista during this interview, and I learned a great new resource from her as well!
You can check out Krista at http://www.suitablesolutionstherapy.com/ (http://www.suitablesolutionstherapy.com/)
A special thanks to Shelley for taking some time to share her passion of health and wellness. As a therapist, she really gets what it takes to do this kind of work, and she shares how your own nutrition and health impact your clinical work. She gives some great tips you can use daily in your private practice.
I reached out to Jenev because I was desperate to have you hear her message. More often than not, while we love building our practices, it can deter from our relationships, and if we aren't fostering intimacy and connection, our relationship can take a back seat. I've seen it too often with therapists. We're not immune.
You can find out more about Dr. Jenev Caddell at http://www.mybestrelationship.com/ (www.mybestrelationship.com)
Hanging out with people I enjoy is one of my favorite things in the world. If you haven't noticed, Kelly Higdon and I have a LOT of fun when we get together and chat. We got the opportunity to sit down for a chat with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D., on his podcast for therapists. We had so much fun, and we really hope you find some inspiration and actionable tips when listening.
I met Renee online and just had an instant resonance with what she would share. She was kind enough to offer to meet for this interview where we talk about what it means to be out of the box as a therapist and how to integrate spirituality and be true to who you are while remaining ethical and impactful in your work.
Thank you, Renee, for sharing your wisdom. I'm grateful.
To learn from Renee or to book a consult with her, http://www.reneebeckmft.com/ (visit her site here.)
I was so honored to be on this podcast with Matt Bierds, LPC. We had a great, real conversation about what it takes to be successful, where people get stuck, and what inspires me. I even shared my thoughts on how physical training and outside experiences can mirror what we do in building our businesses. I also shared how and why "shouting expletives" might be added to one of our Business School Bootcamp checklists. ;)
There are people you admire, and then there are people who make you go gah-gah crazy when you learn from them. For me, that person is Nikki Elledge Brown, Communication Stylist and all-out amazing human being. In this interview, she shares a wealth of information about finding your style, overcoming your writers' block, and learning to enjoy the creative process.
Take notes -- this girl is on fire!
Nikki Elledge Brown spent seven years as a part-time college professor (and three years serving as a park ranger at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial) before launching her own business as The Communication Stylist® in April 2013.
Through the launch of her flagship program A Course About Copy™ in 2014, she’s been able to grow a purpose-driven, multi-six-figure business by helping entrepreneurs communicate with clarity, purpose, and good ol’ authenticity.
Nikki's a proud Texan currently living in sunny Honolulu with her Navy man and their Ninja-Turtle-loving three-year-old -- and that's where she joins us from today.
ACAC is open now, and you can visit http://acourseaboutcopy.com/ (acourseaboutcopy.com) (or http://nikkielledgebrown.com/ (nikkielledgebrown.com)) to check out the free video training + get some of her best writing tips in one spot!
It's my pleasure to introduce you to Nyshia, LCSW. Today she's sharing about her journey into private practice, going from the idea of it being a hobby to stepping into full-time private practice a year later.
I met Nam online. This is one of those examples of how social media can turn into real, meaningful relationships. As an intern in private practice, Nam shares her thoughts on marketing, being an intern, and the process of finding her voice. She's so articulate and wise when she speaks. This is a must-watch interview!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TIPPgroup/ (Click here) to join her online Facebook group, Therapists in Private Practice (TIPP).
At the American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference, I was able to sit down with an amazing speaker, trainer, psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst from Russia. He was speaking about Positive Psychotherapy, not to be confused with Positive Psychology. I was able to interview him about starting a psychotherapy private practice in Russia as a Psychiatrist. Check it out!
Jennifer is an LCSW and hypnotherapist in New Jersey. She shares her journey to becoming a licensed therapist in private practice in a sit down interview. Find out what inspired her, what she finds is the single most powerful aspect of building a full-time private practice, and how she had paying clients from Day 1 of opening her private practice.
Laura has an amazing story to share about her struggles and successes in building a private practice. After working years in government and nonprofit, she made the switch to private practice. Listen in for tips on how she bridged the gap and has moved off of insurance panels this year. You can find out more about Laura at her site http://www.laurareaganlcswc.com/ (http://www.laurareaganlcswc.com/)
Mercedes is on of those clinicians that has a clear niche and knows exactly how she helps. She's the owner of a coaching practice as well as a psychotherapy practice, and she does a great job of explaining the difference. She also shared a fascinating story about using Twitter for her practice. Check out Mercedes at http://theparentingskill.com/ (The Parenting Skill.)
Meet Katie, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA. I have so much gratitude that we were able to sit down together and talk through her great story of becoming a therapist. You can learn more about her work with clients and other healers at http://katiegurwell.com/ (http://katiegurwell.com/) I love how her story highlights that thoughtful, introverted people can be successful in private practice. I also appreciate her transparency about the perils of not having support when building a private practice.
We're excited to share another story of the journey to becoming a successful therapist in private practice. Dr. Jane Tornatore joins us from Seattle, WA, to share why she decided to become a therapist, how long it took, and her journey to a full private practice.
Her journey is one that illustrates how, as a therapist, you never know the long-term impact you may have.
You can learn more about Jane, her counseling services, and her speaking at http://www.doctortornatore.com/ (http://www.doctortornatore.com/)
Join Miranda Palmer, LMFT, as she interviews Dr. Jane Tornatore about her journey to becoming a therapist in Seattle, Washington.
We truly hope you enjoyed today's #podcast and #vblog -- we're having an amazing time recording them and getting to share these stories!
Dr. Gretchen is a clinical health psychologist who shares her thoughts on building a successful private practice and moving beyond the one-on-one sessions to discover other ways to impact people with her knowledge and expertise.
Thank you, Gretchen, for this interview and for being so candid with my questions about being single and owning a private practice and our discussions about privilege in this type of work. If you want to reach out to Gretchen, you can find her at http://drgretchenkubacky.com/ (http://drgretchenkubacky.com/)
As part of our ongoing series, today we're sharing Robyn's story of building a private practice. She shares so much wisdom in this interview. She was also super gracious because the camera didn't record the first round, so this was her second interview! If you would like to connect with Robyn, you can find her at http://www.therapywithrobyn.com/ (http://www.therapywithrobyn.com).
Share your takeaways from hearing Robyn's story!
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” - Mother Teresa I am a lover of stories as I imagine are most therapists. It is in the telling that healing occurs and in the rewriting that our paths shift into new light. We have been interviewing therapists* and asking them to tell their stories about becoming a therapist and the process of building a practice. It is our hope that from these stories you glean nuggets of inspiration and information to help you on your path. You will find parts of your story in theirs. We are a community connected in so many ways. It takes courage to talk about our businesses. I want to thank each person that participated in this series. You are brave and I have learned from you. Your vulnerability challenges me to be better. First up is Colleen, LMFT (http://www.insightcounselingsacramento.com/ (http://www.insightcounselingsacramento.com)). Her private practice is a melding of her first career, her life experience and her passion. You can listen to the podcast or watch our skype chat. Enjoy!
Say hello to Colleen on twitter @ColleenLMFT and share what you learned from her story.
Today we are going to introduce you to another professional we met at the Annual Play Therapy Conference in Houston. Janet Courtney, Phd is passionate about children's play. She has developed amazing books and trainings programs for parents and clinicians about First Play. We talk with her about teaching parents healthy touch, the fears that clinicians have about talking about touch in play therapy, and more.
Erin Hunt Rado talk about Celtic Art Therapy and how Celtic Art, Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and EMDR Intersect
How does a play therapist in Wichita, KS end up co-developing an app for kids? We wanted to know too! So, we decided to interview Vanessa and John about how this idea was developed.
Today we have something really fun for you. A quick hybrid training where we are going to give you some specific questions to ask a prospective publisher to determine if they are the right spot for your fabulous book idea. We call it a hybrid- because we have YouthLight publishing with us- and we test out the questions we recommend you ask- so you get to see us interview a real, live publisher who loves to publish therapists.