Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe

How to have a practice that adjusts to the needs of your life

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.

You Define Your Success

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 

Want to grow your practice? You need to do this first.

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.

School Based Mental Health Private Practice

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!

What is Working in Private Practice in 2019

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 on Social Media and Private Practice

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/

Overcoming Blocks In Private Practice

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

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!

Success Story: Starting a Counseling Practice in Orlando, FL

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.

Are you marketing in a vacuum?

How a Relationship Therapist in San Francisco Found his Dating Therapy Niche

Special Guest and Outcomes In Practice

Passive Income: Making it Legal

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.

Passive Income Conversations: Using a VA when launching Passive Income

Uriah Guilford, LMFT is a private practice owner and founder of productivetherapist.com He shares his own experience of developing other streams of income and how a VA can help with the process.

Private Practice Success Story: The Journey from An Overpacked Schedule to a Passion Project

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. 

Bookkeeping for Therapists

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.

Therapists of Color In Private Practice

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, found of Therapy for Black Girls, shares about the therapist of color experience in private practice

Therapy ReImagined with Katie and Curt

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/

Doing Clinical Research 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 pr...

Branding Your Private Practice

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!

Fatherhood in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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.

Dating in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens.

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.

Dating in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens.

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.

Divorce in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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.

Infertility in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens.

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!

Growing a Family in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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.

Natural Disasters in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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 stren...

Caregiving in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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.

Loss of a Spouse in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens.

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.

Debt, spending, and finances for therapists in Private Practice

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 v...

When Life Happens - Business Partnership Ending

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.

Business Partnership Ending in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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.

When Life Happens - Getting Married

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 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...

Getting Married in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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 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 p...

When Life Happens - Wave after Wave

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 Selah Counseling and owner of her own 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. 

Wave after Wave in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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 Selah Counseling and owner of her own 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.

When Life Happens - Burn Out

Lanie 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. Check out Lanie here.

Burn out in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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.

Pregnancy Loss in Private Practice: Conversations about the reality when life happens

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. Kelly also shares some of her own experience and together they have learned a few lessons that they hope will help you.

When Life Happens - Pregnancy Loss

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.

When Life Happens - Job Loss of Partner

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?

When Life Happens - Chronic Illness

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.

When Life Happens - Grieving

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.

30 Years of Private Practice Success

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. 

Sneak Peek Into Business School Bootcamp for Therapists

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......

Gaining the Confidence to Charge and Receive Your Full Fee

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. 

Investing in Your Business: The Good and the Bad

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. 

Embraced My Niche and Full in Less Than 6 Months!

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! 

My Practice Flourished Through Maternity Leave & a Move!

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 ...

Doubled My Caseload, Tripled Income, and Clients are Ideal

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...