Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories
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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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 276
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
The State of Therapy: Why Therapists Are in High Demand and How to Stand Out
In today’s special episode, hosts Kelly and Miranda take a break from their usual client success stories to dive deep into the current landscape of the mental health field. Drawing on real-world data…
Integrating Neurodivergence & Culture in an Empowered Therapy Practice with Nina
Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Nina, a psychologist based in Costa Mesa, California, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Nina shares her journey from an early dream of becoming …
Private Practice at Any Age: Wisdom, Aging, and Thriving as a Therapist
In today’s episode, host Kelly Higdon chats with Dr. Melanie Harth, a longtime therapist in Santa Fe. Together, they dive deep into how private practice evolves over the years and what it means to na…
From Teacher Burnout to Thriving Group Practice: Lessons from Latasha in San Antonio
In today’s episode, hosts Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon chat with Latasha, owner of a successful group practice in San Antonio, Texas. Latasha shares her unexpected path from teaching to therapy, h…
Leading with Heart: Fostering Intimacy in Therapy and Business with Gary
In today’s conversation, host Kelly Higdon interviews Gary, LCSW, founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery. Gary shares his evolution from solo practice to leading a multi-state group focused on t…
Carving a Unique Path: Moderation-Focused Counseling with Merrilee
Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Merrilee, an LMFT based in Los Angeles who’s carved out a truly unique and much-needed niche in the world of private practice. Merilee shares her journey from …
The State of Therapy: From Burnout to Embodiment for Today’s Therapists with Barbara Griswold
In this episode, your hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, along with guest Barbara Griswold, set aside industry talk to focus on the lived experience of therapists. Together, they explore how year…
From Imposter Syndrome to Inspiration in Private Practice with Erinn
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda sit down with Erinn, the inspiring founder of Every Heart Dreams Counseling in El Dorado Hills, California. Erinn shares her journey from working in a group practic…
From Agency Burnout to Private Practice: Jessica on Taking the Leap
Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Jessica, an MFT from California, to talk candidly about her journey to building a private therapy practice from the ground up. Jessica opens up about what insp…
When Life Changes Everything: Transforming a Counseling Practice After Profound Loss with Megan
In today’s episode, host Kelly Higdon and guest co-host Shani sit down with Megan, a Pennsylvania therapist and new author, to explore how her private practice evolved through unexpected personal los…
From Nonprofit Work to Somatic Therapy in San Diego: Shay’s Professional Evolution
In this episode, Miranda Palmer interviews Shay (they/them), a San Diego-based anxiety and trauma therapist specializing in somatic therapy. Shay’s journey to private practice took them from working …
The State of Therapy: Surviving Debt, Burnout, and Systemic Issues in Private Practice
In this episode, hosts Kelly and Miranda sit down for an honest, big-picture discussion about the challenges therapists face in private practice today. Sparked by a lively Reddit thread, they explore…
The Importance of Mentorship and Culture from a Successful Texas Group Practice Owner
In this episode, Kelly Higdon interviews Dawn-Petrice, an LPC and group practice owner in Texas. Dawn shares her path from education and hospital administration to building a successful, community-fo…
The State of Therapy: Real Talk on AI, Ethics, and Private Practice Growth with Miranda & Kelly
Welcome to a special "State of the Union" episode of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, hosted by Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon. In this engaging conversation, Miranda and Kelly tackle…
From Poetry to Private Practice with Jamey
In this episode, Miranda Palmer sits down with Dr. Jamey, a New York-based psychoanalyst and therapist who made the bold switch from a career as a literature professor to private practice.
Jamey shar…
Innovation, Psychedelics, and Making Practice Fun with Alicia
In today’s episode, host Kelly Higdon is joined by Alicia, a California-based Marriage and Family Therapist breaking new ground with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (CAP).
Alicia shares how she’s cre…
Building a Thriving Trauma-Focused Group Practice with Lauran
In this episode, host Kelly Higdon is joined by Lauran, founder of a thriving trauma-focused EMDR group practice in downtown Orlando. Lauran shares her journey from solo practice to building a close-…
Finding Your Rhythm in Private Practice: Breathwork, Business, and the Power of Presence with Breathwork Facilitator Zach Rehder
Welcome to another episode of "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories"! Today, host Kelly Higdon is joined by her friend and breath work mentor, Zach Raider, for a unique conversation about t…
The State of Therapy: Surviving, Thriving, and (Un)Learning the Rules
Welcome to "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories"! In this State of the Union episode, hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer tackle the latest shifts in mental health care and how they affe…
The State of Therapy: Big Business, Burnout, and Reinventing Private Practice
In this special new series of Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer are switching things up with their very first “State of the Union” episode! Once a month,…