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Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories

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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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Starting a Private Practice is the podcast where we talk with therapists about the real, unglamorous decisions behind building a practice that works: who you say yes to, who you refer out, what you charge, and what you do when the thing you built sto... more

Afraid your private practice will not survive AI, insurance platforms, or another slow month? You are not the only therapist carrying that, and pretending it away is not working.

We asked our community what they are afraid to say out loud. The answe... more

Starting a Private Practice is where we talk with therapists and psychologists who built practices on their own terms, and get honest about the parts nobody trained us for. This one is for anyone who has done everything they could think of to grow, w... more

Starting a Private Practice is where we talk with therapists who built businesses that hold up in real life, not just on a spreadsheet. No hustle scripts, no pretending the field is easy right now.

This one is a three-year check-in. Whitney was last... more

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Recent Guests

Diana Conan
MFT in Minifee, California
Private practice owner
Episode: Diana on the disaster of saying yes to everyone
Kristin Kroll
Founder of Little Dove; pediatric-focused clinician
Little Dove Therapy
Episode: Kristin on what her PhD never taught her about running a practice.
Whitney Owens
Owner of Water's Edge Counseling and Wise Practice Consulting
Water's Edge Counseling, Wise Practice Consulting
Episode: Whitney on Running a Group Practice When the Field Got Harder.
Allison Schmidt
LPC, Crescent Counseling Dallas
Crescent Counseling
Episode: Starting a Private Practice With a Business Partner: What Actually Works
Amanda Stutcher
LPC, Crescent Counseling Dallas
Crescent Counseling
Episode: Starting a Private Practice With a Business Partner: What Actually Works
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
Clifton Fuller
LCSW, LPC, MFT; private practice owner in San Antonio, Texas
Private Practice (San Antonio, TX)
Episode: Semi-Retired and Fully Booked: How Clifton Built a Thriving Cash-Pay Practice Over Decades
Anna McDonald
Guest clinician; private practice owner focusing on maternity planning
Thrivetherapy and Couples Counseling (California)
Episode: Anna's Playbook for Prepping Your Private Practice for Maternity Leave

Hosts

Kelly Higdon
Host of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories; co-founder of zynnyme Private Practice Experts
Miranda Palmer
Co-host on the show; co-founder of Zynnyme Private Practice Experts

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 Statesa year 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 States4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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
    1
    Daddy Sunseri
    United States7 years ago

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Some listeners feel the show leans promotional for their bootcamp, which can feel like ads to some.
Listeners praise the authenticity and actionable takeaways from growth stories.
The hosts give practical, empowering business guidance for private practitioners.
Overall, audiences view it as a valuable resource for starting or scaling private practice.

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Semi-Retired and Fully Booked: How Clifton Built a Thriving Cash-Pay Practice Over Decades
Q: What does the future hold for you in the field?
Expanding online supervision and coaching while writing and promoting practical tools for relationships and communication; maintaining ethical practice and clear separation between clinical work and coaching.
Semi-Retired and Fully Booked: How Clifton Built a Thriving Cash-Pay Practice Over Decades
Q: When did you transition to semi-retirement and what does that look like?
We reduced client hours, spend more time with family, travel, and pursue coaching and online supervision while still helping others through books and courses.
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.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on real-world private practice owners and how they design sustainable businesses around mental health services. Episodes cover growth strategies, leadership, pricing, cash-pay models, niche specialization, and practical operations—from hiring and onboarding to marketing, partnerships, and scalable offerings like courses or intensives. A notable strength is featuring practitioners who share actionable lessons from growing solo practices into multi-location or boutique groups, often with a focus on resilience in a changing policy and tech landscape. The hosts' hands-on, no-nonsense approach and emphasis on authentic alignment with client needs make it helpful for listeners aiming to launch, expand, or professionalize their pr... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Diana Conan
2. Kristin Kroll
3. Whitney Owens
4. Allison Schmidt
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7. Corrie Goldberg
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