Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

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 pa...

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 establ...

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...

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...

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...

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 actionab...

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 elev...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-s...

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 f...

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 i...

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. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ Check out the Therapist Burnout book: amazon.com/gp/product/B0BP45V4WG/ Website: zynnyme.com Blog: zynnyme.com/blog Facebook: facebook.com/kellyandmiranda...

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...

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 towa...

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...

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...

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 com...

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 natura...

Jane Travis 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...