Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

Megan, MA, ATR-BC, provides 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: news....

Discover how 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:...

Haley, LCSW, provides 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: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ Website: zynnyme.com Blog: zynnyme.com/blog F...

Maya Gengarelli Ribot, MSW, LICSW provides body-centered anxiety therapy in Worcester, MA . In this episode, Maya shares how she embraced the roadmap that Business School for Therapists provided to build a life and business that serves her. --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ Website: zynnyme.com Blog: zynnyme.com/blog Facebook: facebook.com/kelly...

Melissa Spaulding, CMHC, specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma counseling in St. George, Utah . In this episode, Melissa shares how 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 abo...

Kadeisha, 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 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...

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: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ Website: zynnyme.com Blog: zynnyme.com...

Sonila is a Psy. D specializing in helping people with social anxiety, panic attacks, complex trauma, and substance abuse in Chicago . She's also the founder of 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 Business School for Th...

Patrick is an LCMHC and LCAS, who specializes in helping people with addiction problems in North Carolina . He’s also a 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 ni...

Tiffany is an 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...

Barbara is 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 10-Minute Treatment Plans training on Thursday, September 1st, where you'll l...

Sara is an 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...

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 bus...

addyson is a  Psy. D specializing in helping transgender and nonbinary people navigate racial, gender, and body barriers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. They discuss their experiences dealing with insurance companies, how they applied an economic justice model to their business, and how Business School for Therapists helped set their practice up for success. addyson also offers useful tips...

Laura is an  LCSW-C, specializing in helping people with childhood trauma, abuse, and sexual violence at any age in Maryland. She shares her transition from solo to group practice, her struggle with burnout, and how she turned her podcast into a powerful therapist directory. Laura also offers useful tips on managing multiple income streams as a therapist! --- Learn more about Business School...

Helen is an 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...

Nicol works as an 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 s...

Daniel is a 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 severa...

Margaret, 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 whe...

Erika Labuzan-Lopez is an LMFT who 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 limitati...

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 a...

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 Privat...

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! --- Join the FREE Private Practice Community: cl...

Kate is the owner of Destiny City Counseling, where she 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 exp...

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! --- Join the FREE Private Practice...