Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
216 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 27 ratingsKelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer bring Master's Degrees in Psychology to real-world hands-on small business startup experience. They believe in bootstrapping, DIY, and creating a work/life balance that allows you to have a healthy, full life while you do it! If you are passionate about health and wellness and want to make a living doing what you love- this is the podcast for you. Kelly + Miranda are two trained psychotherapists who not only grew successful private practices that weren't dependent on insurance, they have worked with therapists all over the world to give them the information, strategies, mindset, skills, processes, and templates they need to create their own unique, successful private practice. Here they share the stories that often go untold of the process of starting, growing, and revamping a successful, sustainable private practice. Are you starting a therapy practice or counselling practice? Are you wondering how to set your fee, create a business plan, or what to expect from a private practice salary? Hear stories from other therapists about how they started. Learn what didn't work, what brought in clients, what slowed them down, and more. Real stories from real therapists just like you who were passionate about helping others and were able to create a business and a real salary helping people. We talk about the real issues and life circumstances that can get in the way, and that can help inspire: Economic recessions, partnerships went wrong, layoffs, marriages, divorces, pregnancies, certifications, unique niches, small towns, big cities, moves across the country and so much more. Learn and be inspired by amazing therapists just like you and learn more about who you are and what you need in private practice. Allow us to help you start private practice.
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Succeeding as an Introvert and How to Move On After Burnout with Maegan
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBMiranda and Megan chat about Megan's path into private practice along with the bumps from physical pain, medication, burnout, and relocation. She opens up about being introverted which led her to a few instances of burnout and the changes that alleviated them. Miranda and Megan discuss how the “normalized" amount of workload isn't sustainable in the long run and adjusting your business to function and sustain yourself. Check out Maegan's information at https://maeganmegginson.com/
Improving Your Practice and Future Clinicians with Caroline
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBCaroline, a psychologist registered in Canada, shares her experience on starting her practice while overcoming the shortcomings of what future psychologists are taught in classrooms. Caroline also shares tips on improving your workplace such as working with your strengths, implementing rating scales with clients, and setting boundaries. Check out Caroline’s website and training programs. A special offer for our listeners: use “zynny” at checkout for 20% off of any training programs!
Making Space for Possibility and Multiple Incomes with Elizabeth
August 26, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBElizabeth “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 for the podcast, we're happy to have her and Clearly Clinical for a LIVE 90-minute 1.5 CE training ...
From Successful Group Practice Owner to Mother and Author with Kelsey
August 13, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn 2016 Kelsey started her practice while still employed in her non-profit job where she had an unmanageable caseload and schedule. After joining 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, Compassionate Counseling in St. Louis. Then things got busy. While still running her group practice, seeing patients, and running her popu...
Changing Lives Through Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
June 24, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBElliott, 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 valu...
Creating Multiple, Sustainable Streams of Income with Marissa
June 08, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBMarissa, founder of the Empathy Rising Podcast and 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/ Take...
Creating an Authentic Practice and Serving Value-Aligned Clients with Shannon
June 03, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBIn 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
Private Practice Business Entities with David
May 25, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBAre 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...
From Teacher to Successful Private Practice Owner with Peggy
March 26, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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/
Finding Work-Life Balance and Setting Sustainable Fees with Desiree
March 25, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 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://therapywithdesi...
Finding Balance and Boundaries in Solo Practice (Explicit)
March 24, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBJennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides 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 st...
Shifting from Solo Practice to Full Private Pay Group Practice
March 23, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBTabitha, LMFT, LCMHC, LPC, CCTP provides 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. Click he...
Growing into Group Practice with Sara
March 22, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSara, LMFT, LPC provides 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 - learni...
Professional and Personal Growth in Private Practice
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBJoanne, LMFT and a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, 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! Click her...
Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream of Becoming a Full-Time Practice Owner
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 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 professiona...
Burnout in Private Practice: Step #3 Your Marketing
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBGood 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: Click here to join us LIVE for Marketing Masterclass Click here for our outcomes conversation s...
Burnout in Private Practice: Step #2 What to Change
March 17, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBWhat 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: Click here to join us LIVE for Marketing Masterclass Click here for How To Set Fees Training (Eligible for 1 CE) ...
Therapists in Private Practice: Your First Step in Burnout Prevention
March 16, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBYour 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! Sign up for our Marketing Masterclass! A...
Therapists: Are you burnt out? Let's talk.
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIf 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! 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. ...
What You MUST Know about Professional Liability Insurance for Therapists
March 03, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAs 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! Learn more about CPH & Associates here. Get a court policy from Therapist Court Prep.
Adapting from Offline to Virtual Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
February 11, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWe had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gary, PhD, LMFT, FAPA, who offers 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/market...
What to Do When the Phone Calls Slow Down…
February 08, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBIn 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.
What to Do When the Phone Won’t Stop Ringing
February 01, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBFor 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?
Immigrant, Introvert, and Woman of Color
January 05, 2021 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBIbinye (Ibi), LMFT, 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!
Healing Stress for Therapists
December 31, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn 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 music therapist, columnist, author, and host of the podcast - Reduce Your Stress. Register for Tim’s FREE Stress Elimination Summit: Recovery Edition, January 25-29, 2021! This event focuses on...
Streamlining the Virtual Hiring Process
December 18, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBTeresa, founder of 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, Hire Ventures is offering 50% off their implementation and set up of JazzHR!...
Navigating through Chronic Illness, Grief, and Finding Balance Despite a Pandemic
December 02, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBJacqueline, MA, LMFT provides 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.
Achieving Stability and Success Amidst Family Crisis with Heather
November 11, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHeather LMFT, CSAT provides 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.
Therapists: It is ok to change... even during a pandemic.
October 28, 2020 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBThis 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 chan...
Overcoming Barriers to Financial Freedom with Tiffany (EXPLICIT)
October 06, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWhen 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.
Finding Accountability and Revamping Your Private Practice with Danielle
September 30, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDanielle 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 Dan...
Marketing During a Recession Part 4: YOUR Business System
September 03, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBThis 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 Next, click here to jump straight to t...
Marketing During a Recession Part 3: Pivoting
September 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis 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. To start the Marketing Masterclass actionable steps, first click here to get instant access to our Free Private Practice Com...
Marketing During a Recession Part 2: Your Marketing Message
September 01, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThis 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://b...
Marketing During a Recession Part 1: Outcomes
August 31, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis 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 Practi...
Gaining Confidence and Control in Private Practice
August 26, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBLisa, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, is a dance movement therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor who offers 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.
Shifting from Agency Work to Private Practice After 13 Years
August 25, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.95 MBMelissa, LCSW provides 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.
Finding Balance and Freedom in Virtual Therapy
August 24, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.73 MBJamie, 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.
Doubled her Caseload and Quadrupled her Profits as a Single Parent in Private Practice
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBKatherine, LMFT, 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!
Overcoming Shame and Reveling in your Unique Self
August 23, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBJoanne, LMFT and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, provides 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, ac...
Finding Confidence in Private Practice Through Pregnancy and Motherhood with Elaine
August 23, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBElaine, LMFT, provides 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.
Finding Solace in Private Practice Amidst Chronic Illness
August 21, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.59 MBKaren, Ph.D. provides 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, desp...
From Betrayal to Abundance with Kate
August 21, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MBKate, LMFT provides 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 venture...
Finding Relief and Hope in Private Practice
August 21, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBTami, LMFT, ATR 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.
Achieving Balance with Boundaries in Private Practice
August 20, 2020 23:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBJennifer, LCSW, LISW-S provides 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 makin...
From Side Hustle to 5-Figure Months in 5 Months
August 20, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBSara, LMFT provides 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 ...
Burnout to a Stable Life as a Therapist
August 18, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBMarca, BSN, LMFT provides holistic trauma-informed psychotherapy in Portland, OR. Their specialities 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.
Personal and Professional Transformations in Private Practice
August 17, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBMaria, CAGS LMHC RYT provides 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 int...
Shifting in Private Practice with Krista
August 13, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLife 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/
Gaining Confidence and Celebrating Success with Nikki
August 12, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBNikki, LMFT, provides 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.