Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

Nicole was surprised by how different therapy is after licensure when compared to her coursework.Here she talked with Miranda about starting her practice and the variety of work she's completed in the field. Nicole began to feel overworked as she grew her practice while working an agency position and writing on the side. As an outlet, she began her Instagram page. Gaining over 120,000 followers, she felt a sense of community within the shared pain and humor.Nicole also wrote and published a book about her experiences in the field. She opens up about the process and unexpected surprises of self-publishing.---Join the FREE Private Practice Community: classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

The transition from working for someone to working for yourself can be tricky. Even as a successful practice owner, group practice might be something that seems unattainable with all the additional steps required: new processes, supervision, onboarding, insurance coverage, distributing paychecks — ALL while managing the clinical side of your business.But here’s the good news about expanding into group practice… You DON’T have to do everything at once!In this exclusive Q&A, alumni of Business School for Therapists opened up about their journeys into group practice. They shared their stresses, setbacks, accomplishments, and advice on starting a successful group practice.All of them continue to use resources from Business School for Therapists that help provide the foundation necessary to thrive!---Join the FREE Private Practice Community: classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

Ever wanted to get 1:1 time with Kelly and Miranda to have all your juicy questions answered? During this live Q&A, those of you who joined us got just that!We talked about determining next steps in your practice, accepting (or getting off) insurance, building client-generating websites, and acquiring an NPI for starting group therapy (don’t worry, we’ll go over what this means and if you need one for your stage in your practice).During the Q&A, we also covered questions about Business School for Therapists, such as: Should I start from the beginning even though I run a part-time practice?I’m interested in group practice but not sure if I want to commit yet. Will this program really improve my business?---Join the FREE Private Practice Community: classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

You weren’t taught how to run a business in grad school, and many of us finish without even knowing what we don’t know! But you still set out to build a business that’s right for you, and now you’re feeling stuck and don’t know what went wrong.So, you may be thinking: Why aren’t people staying? Are my fees too high? What am I missing? Maybe private practice isn’t right for me.We spoke with inspirational members of Business School for Therapists who’ve been there, done that! Whether you’re just starting to feel like you don’t know where to turn or you’ve been struggling for a long time, you’ll find some answers to help you get unstuck!---Join the FREE Private Practice Community: classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to starting a private practice, and we’re here to help no matter what your journey looks like. Whether you have no previous business experience or if this is your third business, you can find value in this Starting a Private Practice Q&A.In the Q&A, you’ll meet some amazing Business School for Therapists alumni and get answers to your burning questions about what to expect in the program!---Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

Karen, a clinical psychologist in Cape Cod, had worked in the public sector for years and loved every second of it. She loved the predictability and the regular paycheck but this would change abruptly. Her health began to deteriorate to the point she could no longer hold a regular 9-5 position or work under fluorescent lighting. She began to lose self-confidence as she was forced to live off of disability for two years. But, Karen didn't lose hope and still felt she had work to do. With uncertainty, she made the jump into private practiceAfter joining zynnyme’s Business School for Therapists, Karen was able to overcome her fears, work around her illness, and trust the process. She is now coaching, running her own clinic, and evaluating for a school district while managing her chronic illness. Don’t miss Karen’s story about how she moved forward with unpredictability.Interested in joining Business School for Therapists? Click here to see when we open our waitlist! If you'd like to join us on Starting a Counseling Practice, request to be a guest here!

From the outside, just owning a business can look like success.  But from the inside, your relationships may be deteriorating, you may not be making enough to sustain yourself, or you may be managing a heavy caseload.Success can vary from person to person and change over time. Kelly and Miranda discuss their definition of business success: When your practice has great clinical outcomes AND you have a great income. One isn’t sacrificed for the other. And even as a successful business owner, you can still dive deep into your marketing, finances, and processes to improve your business!This episode features successful Business School for Therapists members sharing their personal stories of expanding their practices after joining. Guests share why they joined, what they implemented, and what they refined after reaching success in practice.---Join the FREE Private Practice Community: classroom.zynnyme.com/share/DCZS57H6dbE8S_GZLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

You’ve been running a marathon since March 2020 and still haven’t stopped. Some of us were even feeling this way BEFORE the global pandemic. Bubble baths and vacations aren’t going to heal us individually and collectively. So, what’s the REAL reason for our burnout?You've been supporting clients through a collective trauma that you, too, have been experiencing. In this experiential, trauma-informed training, we look at how to find the rest, rejuvenation, and reset you've been searching for but can't seem to find.This training is dedicated to all the therapists feeling burnt out. You’re not called to this work to be a martyr — you’re here to change people’s lives and create a fulfilling practice!Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/

Jackie worked in a state agency office doing work that left her feeling unsatisfied. As the only sex therapist in the state, she advocated for her sex therapy work but wasn't helped with promoting her business. As the agency suggested working with trauma patients, a group she didn't have experience with, she started feeling trapped and unfulfilled. She knew the only way to align herself with her work was to enter private practice.As she grew in confidence with herself, she built her practice from scratch one step at a time. With the help of Business School for Therapists, Jackie gained community help and business insight to grow her practice with various services.---Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklistLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/

Jeanetta didn’t have a set schedule before starting her practice. As a contractor, she would travel the world and go wherever she was needed. But she didn’t feel she was honoring herself or her worth. Jeanetta struggled choosing between continuing down a path she didn’t enjoy versus pursuing what she really wanted to do. Now, as a therapist, she feels grounded and continues to grow a practice that meets her lifestyle and needs.When starting her practice, Jeanetta felt her initial website was a work in progress. She wasn’t sure who she was trying to reach, but after she enrolled in Business School for Therapists, she improved her online presence, found her ideal client, and learned how to build a business that’s not a lemonade stand.During the interview, Jeanetta and Miranda talk about how to develop a high-converting website, what decisions saved Jeanetta money, and surprises when building a business.Visit Jeanetta's website for more resources and her services: https://www.crowncounselingandconsulting.com/---Websites for Therapists: Your Checklist to DIY or Outsource a Client-Generating Website: zynnyme.com/blog/websites-for-therapists-checklistLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/bootcamp/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/