Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories
Kelly + Miranda
Join Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer of zynnyme Private Practice Experts as they speak with successful practice owners about how they created lives and businesses they love. Whether you're new to private practice or already successful and looking to expand, you'll find plenty of stories to get motivated and start designing the practice of your dreams!
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• Learn about our LIFETIME program for current and aspiring practice owners: https://bit.ly/LearnAboutBusinessSchool
• Check out how YOU can be featured on the podcast (or even have us on yours!): https://www.zynnyme.com/podcast
Episodes
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Aug 8, 2021 • 12min
Personal and Professional Transformations in Private Practice
Maria, 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 integrate more holistic healing, reiki, yoga and spiritual modalities.
Aug 8, 2021 • 30min
Shifting in Private Practice with Krista
Life 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/
Aug 8, 2021 • 5min
Gaining Confidence and Celebrating Success with Nikki
Nikki, 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.
Aug 11, 2020 • 26min
Prospering in Private Practice Amidst a Pandemic with Megan
In this interview, Megan shared with us her journey from ministry to private practice while still being of service to racial and social justice. Megan’s business is thriving despite being pre-licensed and working through a global pandemic, and she is learning to thwart her burnout, too!We spoke about how Bootcamp has provided Megan with a strong foundation for her business and has taught her the importance of setting boundaries, knowing her self-worth, and finding innovative solutions. Check out Megan's information at https://thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/
Jul 20, 2020 • 27min
Therapists in Nonprofit - What Path is Right for You?
We are so excited to have Jasmine Bright, founder of the nonprofit consultation company Bright Management and Consulting Services, here with us to speak about nonprofit development and management. We talk about when you should start a non-profit, the basic steps to getting started, the myths about going into non-profit work and finally the key elements that will make or break your non-profit
Jul 18, 2020 • 35min
Showing Up As Your Authentic Self in Private Practice with Karen
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Karen to talk about the benefits of telemental health sessions, being authentic in our relationships with clients, and setting realistic expectations for your business.Despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19, she had developed a great business foundation with a strong referral base and now requires little to no marketing to stay afloat. Listen to how she had the confidence to know that transition to telehealth was the right one for her.Learn more about Karen's practice at https://www.karensvanackerlpcllc.com/
May 9, 2020 • 22min
An Abundance Mindset for a Solid Business Foundation with Dr. Karin
Believe it or not, Dr. Karin has seen a lot of stability in her practice throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. She talks with us about how she was able to create a solid business foundation that could withstand this crisis, even without social media! "It's a lot of little things," she says.Learn more about Dr. Karin's practice at https://drkarinlawson.com/
May 5, 2020 • 19min
Encouragement For Your Private Practice with Lauran
Lauran shared with us how the power of niche has helped her focus her marketing and become a more secure therapist. Because of what she learned in Business School Bootcamp, she is clinically stronger, she sees better outcomes with her clients, and she was financially prepared for the impact of Covid-19.Learn more about Lauran on her website at https://www.mindfullivingcounselingservices.com/
May 1, 2020 • 31min
Staying Grounded During a Period of Panic with Colleen
Colleen talks about the benefits of putting in the hard work up front. Her practice had a solid foundation before the pandemic, and she has been able to maintain her client relationships because she was pivoting her processes rather than trying to build them during this time. She warns against letting the anxiety turn into overwhelm, and gives us the important reminder that you don't have to do it ALL right NOW.Learn more about Colleen and her practice at https://www.insightcounselingsacramento.com/
Apr 28, 2020 • 28min
The Power of Adaptation for your Clients and your Business
After establishing marketing success through an in-person coping skills class, Gina was forced to pivot her plan to adapt to the new normal when Covid-19 hit. Despite feeling like she had lost some of her connection to these clients, 75 people spanning from their 20s to their 50s showed up to her very first online session.Learn more about Gina's practice and her online Christian counseling class at https://mindhelm.org/Additional resources mentioned in this podcast:Covid-19 Master ResourceFinancial Relief Options with Mary Beth Storjohann CFP
