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Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

Kelly + Miranda
Private Practice
Mental Health
Therapy
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Zynnyme Private Practice Experts
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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! • Learn about our LIFETIME program for current... more

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Latest Episodes

Most therapists picture private practice as a solo act. You, your caseload, your name on the door. Allison and Amanda built theirs differently. They left insurance-panel group practice work to start a practice together in Dallas, and three years in, ... more

Building a Couples Therapy Practice Around Intensives: Irina's Story

Most couples therapy practices look about the same from the outside. Weekly sessions, fifty minutes, sometimes ninety if you are feeling fancy. Irina does it differently. Her North... more

In this episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, we sit down with Dr. Corrie, owner of Shore Therapy outside Chicago and a psychologist licensed to work across 43 states through Psypact. Corrie shares her journey from working in com... more

This is our monthly state of the field conversation and this one got real fast.

It starts with the SimplePractice class action lawsuit, which if you have been on social media lately you have probably seen ads about. But Kelly and I use it as a jumpi... more

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Recent Guests

Irina Bakeley
Couples therapist who shifted to intensives; runs Irina Bakeley Counseling LLC
Irina Bakeley Counseling LLC
Episode: Couples Therapy Intensives in Private Practice: Seven Lessons from Irina
Corrie Goldberg
Psychologist and trauma therapist, owner of Shore Therapy
Shore Therapy Center (Chicago)
Episode: Building a Neurodivergent-Affirming Private Practice: How Dr. Corrie Found Her Niche
Ginger Houghton
Licensed clinical social worker with a group practice in Michigan that includes equine-assisted therapy
Group practice / private practice owner
Episode: From Solo Therapist to Seven-Figure Group Practice: Ginger's Real Lessons from a 25-Person Team
Dr. Carmy Erster
Mental health professional and founder of Destined Horizons
Destined Horizons
Episode: Group Practice Leadership: Navigating Burnout, Finances & Growth with Dr. Carmy
Cassidy Duhadaway
Therapist based in Utah, author of 'Becoming Me'
Purple Sky Counseling
Episode: Healing Religious Trauma and Building a Private Practice: Cassidy on Therapy, Faith, and Writing
Liath Dalton
Colleague from Person Centered Tech specializing in the intersection of technology and mental health.
Person Centered Tech
Episode: The Hidden Dangers of Tech Therapy Contracts: Ethics, Labor, and the Fight for Fair Pay with Liath
Amity Olson
An LCSW in Florida with experience in private practice
Episode: Moving States as a Therapist? Amity Shares Her Private Practice Startup Blueprint
Dr. Wiyatta Fambule
Psychologist specializing in fertility counseling for women and professional women.
Episode: Fertility Specialization and Professional Women: Dr. Wiyatta’s Guide to Counseling Niches
Jessica Fink
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in sleep issues, chronic pain, PTSD, and OCD.
Private Practice in Texas
Episode: Sleep, Chronic Pain, and Overcontrol: How Jessica Found Her Niche in Private Practice

Hosts

Kelly Higdon
Co-host with Miranda Palmer; leader in private practice education and group practice strategy.
Miranda Palmer
Co-host focusing on practitioner growth, practice leadership, and practical systems for private practice.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • A Consistent Source of Private Practice Wisdom!

    As a fifth year solo therapreneur, this podcast has been the gift that keeps on giving! Kelly & Miranda’s philosophies around private practice deeply align with my own. I rely on their wisdom as a source of steady guidance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Nyasha
    United States9 months ago
  • Hear the best private practice stories

    Whether you are considering starting a private practice or already own a group, this podcast is full of fun and informative stories from successful practice owners. Kelly and Miranda are relatable and break it down into easy steps. This is a great podcast for all private practice owners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whitney Owens
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspirational, Empowering & Validating

    Kelly and Miranda are amazing women who have helped thousands of therapists in their private practice journeys. What’s struck me time and time again is how authentic they both are. They’ve helped empower me to strive to become a confident business owner and I really appreciate them so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Medievalfairy
    United States4 years ago
  • Purpose

    I have listened to several podcasts in this series with interesting titles. The content is not actually given as the entire series is geared towards buying into the boot camp and every guest is people from their boot camps. This is really just an incredibly long advertisement campaign.

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    2
    bigthicccarson
    United States5 years ago
  • Really Wanted to Like It

    I’ve listened to numerous episodes of this podcast. Every one seems to be an extended advertisement for their “Bootcamp” program. They mention it constantly. I literally can’t think of anything else I’ve gotten out of this podcast besides that they have a Bootcamp program.

    I’m someone who is very interested in going into private practice and has no problem with creating my own content and networking. So I should be the ideal listener. I’m sure they offer a fantastic service and their guests att... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Daddy Sunseri
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the practical, battle-tested guidance for private practice growth consistently.
Many mention the supportive community and clear, step-by-step processes that help new practitioners start and scale.
Audiences appreciate relatable hosts who demystify building a group practice and navigating insurance and burnout.
Feedback highlights the value of authentic, actionable content, though a subset feels the marketing focus can be heavy at times.

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From Solo Therapist to Seven-Figure Group Practice: Ginger's Real Lessons from a 25-Person Team
Q: What has been helpful in building this group practice to honor the team and remain profitable while ensuring satisfaction for everyone?
Investing in people beyond training—creating genuine regard for staff as individuals, implementing thoughtful orientation, and using profit sharing to reward high performers—along with transparent, proactive conversations about exits when necessary, helps sustain a cohesive, motivated team while keeping the business viable.
How Katie Built a Thriving Practice for High Risk Teens and Found Her Purpose
Q: Why did you decide to become a therapist initially?
Katie became a therapist to give back to others after struggling as a teenager and realizing her passion for helping young people.
Moving States as a Therapist? Amity Shares Her Private Practice Startup Blueprint
Q: What would you define as success in private practice for you?
I don't know if peace is quite right... It's a settling stability that works with me versus me having to work against it.
Moving States as a Therapist? Amity Shares Her Private Practice Startup Blueprint
Q: What happened with your burnout as you went into private practice?
It eased up so much because I was able to do things the way I needed to and wanted to.
Art, Authenticity, and ADHD: Allison’s Playbook for Building a Private Practice That Fits YOU
Q: So throughout, how long have you been in private practice now?
Allison started her private practice in 2017 and has since evolved it, including moving towards a group practice.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show offering actionable lessons for building and scaling private practices, with emphasis on group practices, niche Specializations, and navigating insurance, compliance, and tech. Episodes often center on leadership, burnout prevention, marketing, and operations—from credentialing and billing to staff retention, profit sharing, and community-building. A standout is the mix of real-world growth stories, candid discussions about systemic friction (insurance, contracts, AI), and strategies that balance client outcomes with business sustainability, making it a likely valuable listen for current and aspiring practice owners seeking concrete, repeatable tactics.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Irina Bakeley
2. Corrie Goldberg
3. Ginger Houghton
4. Dr. Carmy Erster
5. Cassidy Duhadaway
6. Liath Dalton
7. Amity Olson
8. Dr. Wiyatta Fambule

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