

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
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Mar 26, 2020 • 37min
Urgent: Therapists if your clients want to pause services right now, you MUST do this!
We talk about: How to keep your clinical center during a pandemicThe unique needs of clients during this pandemicThe clinical opportunitiesHow (and why) to keep your caseload numbers upWhen and how to reduce your fees for service during this pandemic. When you should NOT reduce your feesHow to manage if your treatment modality does not translate to telehealthAnd much more! Give it a listen. And join us for the meditation, giveaway, and encore launch party LIVE tonight if you can. Click here to register, watch live, or watch the recording. p.s. Our 8-week group coaching program starts Monday (a free BONUS for new and returning bootcampers). Click here for case studies, details, or to enroll.

Mar 25, 2020 • 13min
3 Common Mistakes in Private Practice
The mistakes that a multi-million dollar company made are the same mistakes I see happening in group private practice.👉Lack of planning for scale👉Creating positions for people instead of for the business👉Lack of valuing the teamI see this is the smallest of group practices to the largest BUT the good news is, it can be turned around.

Mar 24, 2020 • 18min
Overcoming Fears with Elizabeth - It's Never Too Late!
Elizabeth went back to school later than most, but she knew the kind of clinical work she wanted to do and wasn't going to be held back by anything. She shares how she overcame her fears during startup, the details of her marketing techniques as an introvert, and why everyone who wants to build a private practice can and should go for it!Learn about Elizabeth and her podcast at https://www.progressioncounseling.com/

Mar 23, 2020 • 23min
Security and Flexibility in Private Practice vs. Agency Work with Alicia
We spoke with Alicia about whether agency work is truly reliable (spoiler - it's not!), and she shared the details of her transition from a no-good website to a full family AND full practice that operates on an optimal schedule for her.Learn more about Alicia at http://www.ranchocounseling.com/

Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 34min
Part 3: Pandemic, Private Practice, and Masterclass
Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 3: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!Today we talked about marketing plans during a pandemic with an amazing panel of therapists! We heard from Cyndi Doyle who owns a group counseling practice in Denton, TX and is a law enforcement couples expert. We talked to Joanne Kim an amazing therapist in San Jose, CA who is on Shelter in Place and just started her practice a few years ago. We talked to Shon Howell a therapist in Illinois talking about how to market as an introvert, women of color, and moving to all virtual work. Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units. Resources:Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and TrainingsHomework: Private Practice AnalysisVideo replay of all Masterclass trainings

Mar 21, 2020 • 1h 33min
Part 2: Pandemic, Private Practice & Masterclass
Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 2: We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!Today we talk about how to use the outcomes conversations to create a marketing message, then we talk marketing plans during a pandemic with a great panel of therapists next time, and then Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units. Resources:Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and TrainingsHomework: Authentic Transformation PropositionVideo replay of all Masterclass trainings

Mar 21, 2020 • 1h 33min
Pandemic, Private Practice, and Masterclass
Pandemic, Private Practice, and YouWe planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you! Today we talk about Outcomes Converations with Clients, next episode how to use those to create a marketing message, then we talk marketing plans during a pandemic with a great panel of therapists, and then Monday March 23rd is our LIVE launch party where wil be giving away a lifetime enrollment in Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and everyone who attends will get a code for 3 Free CE units that includes NBCC and APA CE Units. Resources: Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and TrainingsHomework: Outcomes Script and Free CommunityVideo replay of all Masterclass trainings

Mar 18, 2020 • 5min
Reverse Bucket List: Creating Your Private Practice Vision
The work you do as a clinician is sacred. For all the studying we do and the techniques we refine, at its core the magic lies within the relationship you have with clients.But running the business side of way can prove to be a distraction from the awe of the work sometimes. You get bogged down in the to-do's of running your business, seeing your clients and trying to meet the demands of your personal life as well.But if you are watching this, you have an opportunity to take just a few minutes and reflect.What have you accomplished? What are you proud of? What do you know now more deeply than ever?Now is the time to create your Reverse Bucket List.It is from this list that you can move into your visioning for the new year. We have a whole challenge on creating your vision. It's perfect for planning, or when you feel stuck or when you need to get the creative juices going.

Mar 16, 2020 • 14min
Establishing Pace and Longevity in Private Practice with Megan
Burnt out, unhappy, and taking action that didn't align with her vision, Megan realized she needed a change. Now, she values the growth of her practice day-by-day and sets aside more time for the things that matter most. Small steps culminate in long-term goals, which allow longevity in your practice!More about Megan's trauma psychology practice at https://www.meganscarney.com/

Mar 12, 2020 • 16min
The Costs of Starting a Private Practice
Let's talk about the cost of starting a private practice and why we think it's the most affordable business model you can do.Get free resources on starting your practice in our FREE online community


