Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

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...

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 p...

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...

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, an LMFT in the Bay Area , spoke with Miranda about how he resolved his digital presence. Self-disclosing, niching, and...

Most of the time, we think of businesses only motivated by money. John, LPCC  and 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 we...

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, 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...

Dr. Caroline, 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…” &nbsp...

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, 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....

Kate, Ph. D. is an 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 bu...

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...

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? Click here to register for the FREE Burnt Therapists training on 12/9/21! Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profits by $10k (or More) & Work Less in 2026

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. Register for the Burnt Therapists training and reclaim your joy on 12/9/21! Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profits by $10k (or More) & Work Less i...

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...

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 shoestri...

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...

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...

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! P....

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 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....

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 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 jour...

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. Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profits by $10k (or More) & Work Less in 2026

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. Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profits by $10k (or More) & Work Less in 2026

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 Mentioned in this episode: Register Now - How Therapists Can Increase Profits by $10...

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. P.S. Don't go on your practice journey alon...

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...

Elizabeth “Beth” Irias, LMFT and “Utilization Review Guru,” may be best known for her 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...