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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 affect private practice owners. From the push toward value-based care and what that means for therapist pay and accountability, to the personal impact of working in an increasingly profit-driven system, Kelly and Miranda get real about insurance, outcomes, and the emotional cost of navigating broken structures.You'll get insights on tracking client improvement, negotiating with insurance, and building a sustainable practice that supports your clients—and yourself. Tune in for honest discussion, practical tips, and encouragement for therapists striving to create positive change in a challenging environment.00:00 "Understanding Value-Based Care Concepts"03:19 Therapist Payment Issues and Challenges09:02 UHC: Profitable Yet Problematic Partnerships13:10 Therapists' Fear-Induced Behavioral Shift17:23 "Burnout vs. Mental Health Diagnosis"20:27 Decolonizing Practice for Healing25:03 Holistic Support Over Self-Care26:58 Balancing Business and Community Support29:59 Navigating Private Practice Challenges33:43 Evaluating Therapy Success Metrics39:30 "Orlando's Top Trauma Therapists"42:03 Therapists' Anxiety and Outcome Improvement43:56 "Recognizing Progress Beyond Trauma"---Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyMentioned in this episode:Register Now: FREE Q&A - Billing & Insurance Nightmares Register Now: FREE Q&A - Billing & Insurance Nightmares

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, they'll hit pause on the usual interviews and have real, unfiltered conversations about what's going on in the mental health world—and what that means for anyone running (or dreaming about) a private practice.In this kickoff chat, Kelly and Miranda spill their honest thoughts about the big news shaking up the field—like Rula teaming up with Amazon Health and the latest drama with BetterHelp. They dig into what all this means for therapists: choosing the right platforms, burnout, marketing headaches, and how to carve out your own space in an ever-noisier industry.So, if you want to hear what's really going on behind the scenes and pick up some practical tips for building your practice in these wild times, you're in the right place. Grab your coffee, get comfy, and join Kelly and Miranda as they share what's on their minds and help you find your footing in the shifting world of mental health care.---Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyMentioned in this episode:Register Now: FREE Q&A - Billing & Insurance Nightmares Register Now: FREE Q&A - Billing & Insurance Nightmares

In this episode of “Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories,” Kelly Higdon, LMFT, dissects the complexities of modern marketing strategies tailored specifically for therapists, private practitioners, and mental health professionals. This isn't your run-of-the-mill marketing advice. Kelly offers a refreshing approach, emphasizing the importance of personal values in crafting a marketing plan that achieves long-term success and sustains your passionate work. Whether you're establishing the foundations of your practice or seeking innovative strategies to elevate your business, this episode is packed with invaluable tips and the inspiration to ensure your practice survives and thrives. Tune in to transform your marketing perspective and propel your practice into a prosperous future.---Register for our LIVE June 25 Webinar: https://news.zynnyme.com/marketing-plan/Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

In this episode of "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories," Kelly Higdon, LMFT, discusses the crucial role of outcomes in building a successful counseling practice. She shares valuable insights on how focusing on outcomes can significantly impact client satisfaction, referrals, income, and therapist well-being. Tune in as we explore the power of outcome conversations and how they can elevate your counseling practice while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients. ---Register for our LIVE April 23 Webinar: https://news.zynnyme.com/outcomes-therapists/Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Your mind and body are connected. But what if trauma or some other block is keeping you from fully integrating the two and reaching your full potential in life and private practice?Brainspotting, a newer method of therapy and coaching that all of our coaches have been trained to provide, may be exactly what you need to finally gain clarity in life and business and take the next steps to move toward your ideal future.In this interview, Kelly Higdon, LMFT, speaks with group practice owner and zynnyme coach Rebecca Williams about Brainspotting and its transformational capabilities.Whether you're struggling with trauma or simply stuck and feeling unable to identify your next steps, Brainspotting can help you find the peace and freedom you're looking for.Learn more about Brainspotting and how it helps in this interview with Coach Becca!---Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Check out the Therapist Burnout book: amazon.com/gp/product/B0BP45V4WG/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zynnyme/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Is the cost of living crisis making you feel insecure in your private practice? Maybe you worry no one will be able to afford therapy? Or clients are asking to come less frequently?Perhaps you need to increase your fee in order to manage your own rising expenses, but worry about putting people off?If so, you are not alone. However, today I have the amazing Miranda Palmer with me talking about thriving, not just surviving: navigating the cost of living crisis in private practice. We discuss:The importance of fully recognising and valuing what you doLooking at the bigger picture within your practice so you grow and maintain a business to meet your needsManaging feelings of guiltKeeping yourself emotionally well to avoid burnoutThe benefits for you personally and professionally of self-development workAnd a reminder that after the last few years, the reality is that there are more people today that need mental healthcare than ever before.About Miranda PalmerMiranda Palmer, LMFT, loves helping therapists bridge the gap between what it takes to be a great therapist who gets great clinical outcomes and what it takes to run a successful therapy practice. She has helped thousands of therapists from around the world make the mindset shifts that allow a more effortless application of marketing strategies that grow a private practice that is not just financially sustainable, but that gets great clinical outcomes.Miranda and her business partner Kelly Higdon, also a licenced therapist founded ZynnyMe, to empower private practice owners to serve at their highest and best, improve clinical outcomes through business planning, and to break the statistic that mental health clinicians are the worst paid Masters' degree. Kelly and Miranda provide coaching and training through their Private Practice Community, the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists, and educational webinars, and have helped thousands of clinicians from around the world. LINKS TO FOLLOWLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyBook: Therapist Burnout: Your Guide to Recovery and a Joyful, Sustainable Private Practice

Are you striving to have a private practice that really works for you and helps you live a fulfilling, balanced life? In today's episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer of ZynnyMe join Linzy to discuss strategies therapists in private practice can start implementing today to help them reach financial and personal goals. Linzy, Kelly, and Miranda dig into the connection between truly understanding your finances and having a more balanced, fulfilling life. Kelly and Miranda share common obstacles they see therapists face, and they give suggestions for practical steps we can take today to move toward a more balanced life.Connect with ZynnyMeZynnyMe, founded by Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, was born from two licensed therapists coming together to empower private practice owners to serve at their highest and best, improve clinical outcomes through business planning, and to break the statistic that mental health clinicians are the worst paid Masters' degree.  Kelly and Miranda provide coaching and training through their Business School for Therapists program, and educational webinars, and have helped thousands of clinicians from around the world.Find their freebies at: https://www.zynnyme.com/freeWant to work with Linzy?Check out the FREE masterclass, The 4 Step Framework to Getting Your Business Finances Totally in Order, where you'll learn the framework that has helped hundreds of therapists go from money confusion and shame to calm and confidence, as well as the three biggest financial mistakes that therapists make. At the end, you'll be invited to join Money Skills for Therapists and get Linzy's support in getting your finances finally working for you. Click here to find a masterclass time that works for you! For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website!

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C welcomes back guests Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, therapists and coaches who help therapists in private practice build businesses they don't need to recover from. Today's conversation was focused on burnout. Kelly and Miranda explained how burnout mirrors a trauma response. They talked about burnout as a systemic issue rather than a personal failure.    Host Laura shared about her decision to stop working with clients in this episode, which was recorded in June, 2022. Listen in to this conversation which includes: How burnout might not be obvious to you, but people around you probably realize it; How we live within a system that is oppressive to the individual, and those who suffer with burnout are simply trying hard to do a good job; Self advocacy as a therapist; Using your body as a guide; Discerning intuition from fear and more! SPECIAL OFFER FOR THERAPY CHAT LISTENERS!   Kelly + Miranda's Business School For Therapists is open for enrollment now! Save $125 off the registration fee using Therapy Chat's affiliate link!    Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Find out what more than 100,000 mental health professionals already know, and try TherapyNotes for 2 months, absolutely free. Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes. Now featuring E-prescribe. Use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes! Thank you also to The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this week's episode. It's the highest-rated digital check-in software for therapy offices and behavioral health clinics, used by thousands of practitioners across the country. Start a 14-day free trial of The Receptionist for iPad by going to www.thereceptionist.com/therapychat and when you do, you'll also get your first month free when you sign up!  This episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Learn about trauma, connect with resources and find a trauma therapist near you at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com. We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Therapists, registration opens in October for Trauma Therapist Network membership. Join Therapy Chat host Laura Reagan and a compassionate and skilled group of trauma therapists for weekly calls focused on Self Care, Case Consultation, Q&A and Training.  Get on the waiting list now to be the first to know when registration opens! Sign up here https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/join  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio 

We've been hearing therapists share their worries about the current recession, sustaining a private practice, or even having the energy to do deep, meaningful client work. Check out this quick 15-minute meditation to help you get reconnected to your heart, body, and spirit! --- Learn more about Business School for Therapists: https://news.zynnyme.com/business-school/ (news.zynnyme.com/business-school/) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Blog: https://www.zynnyme.com/blog (zynnyme.com/blog) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyandmiranda (facebook.com/kellyandmiranda) Instagram: http://instagram.com/zynnyme/ (instagram.com/zynnyme/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2456942/ (linkedin.com/company/2456942/) Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/zynnyme/ (pinterest.com/zynnyme/) Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly/id1398391639 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9zdGFydGluZy1hLWNvdW5zZWxpbmctcHJhY3RpY2UtenlubnltZQ (Google Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7K8TQ13vJL4L3IvtWLLXV3 (Spotify)

Have you ever told yourself that you, as a therapist, can't make money and help people? Often therapists don't know where to begin when building a business, so they get stuck before they can even really get started. That's why business training for therapists makes such a difference in their success. In this episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast, I speak with Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, the co-founders of ZynnyMe, one of the pioneers in the private practice coaching world. We talk about: how it is more than possible to build a private practice that will sustain you so that you can stop "selling Tupperware door to door." the correlation between "burnout" and "bleeding hearts" and why you DO need to actually be paid for the work you do the need for conversations about money and therapy the need for a collective effort from therapists to heal their money trauma how a side hustles aren't always the answer to burnout why a business partner is like a marriage (and harder to get out of) the possibilities that come when you leave the door open for change... planned or not the courage to walk away and "detox" from agency work More about Kelly Higdon, LMFT: Kelly Higdon, LMFT, believes that private practice is one of the solutions to increasing access to quality mental health in our communities. Her passion lies in empowering private practice owners to serve at their highest and best, improving clinical outcomes through their business planning, and breaking the statistic that mental health clinicians are the worst paid Masters' degree. She has helped thousands through training, education, and coaching. More about Miranda Palmer, LMFT: Miranda Palmer, LMFT, loves helping therapists bridge the gap between what it takes to be a great therapist who gets great clinical outcomes and what it takes to run a successful therapy practice. She has helped thousands of therapists from around the world make the mindset shifts that allow a more effortless application of marketing strategies that grow a private practice that is not just financially sustainable, but that gets great clinical outcomes. Kelly and Miranda have over 10 hours of free training, including some that are CE eligible here: https://www.zynnyme.com/free (zynnyme.com/free) Website: https://www.zynnyme.com/ (zynnyme.com) Join the https://bit.ly/PrivatePracticeCommunityATPP (waitlist for the Zynnyme Business School) here. -------------------------------------------------------

Have you ever thought this?: “I know what I'll do! I'll create a course and I'll bring in passive income.” You are not alone. And before you go and try that, please listen to this episode. It's a master class in how to start a course the right way, how to improve a course over time, and how to grow the capacity of your course and business as you continue to iterate that process. Introducing Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon, the founders of ZynnyMe. They are two licensed therapists coming together to empower private practice owners to serve at their highest and best, improve clinical outcomes through business planning, and to break the statistic that mental health clinicians are the worst paid Masters' degree. In this conversation, they let me get extremely nosy about how things work behind the scenes with their very successful and popular flagship offer. Here's some of what we talked about: Making changes and improvements to their program regularly based on feedback How they started with a live one-week experience and built a robust program from there Scaling back their hours without losing quality in their program How they make decisions about pricing using both intuition and data Steps they take to make their course accessible for folks with vision or hearing impairment Some of the healing and self-care rituals that help them get and stay grounded Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/171

Having those financial conversations with your clients can be difficult if you aren't sure where to start! It's important to have an open conversation with your clients, rather than shift your values, in order to offer them the best care possible. Your services can be effective, affordable, AND profitable – we're here to teach you how!Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon are the founds of ZynnyMe, a company that is dedicated to teaching therapists to build valuable businesses while living a healthy, happy, and sustainable life. Their team is passionate about the mental health field, and enjoy serving the private practice community to help increase incomes and improve outcomes.Episode Highlights:How are money and clinical outcomes tied together?Money is a part of the therapeutic relationship! It can be an opportunity to deepen trust and to model how to have financial conversations moving forward.Money is a resource and how you personally interact with it can be the bigger issue - your money story can greatly affect your decisions to set your fee or offer discounted rates. It is important for you to place a value on the resource you are offering.What are some ways to respond to the question, "Is this the best fee you can offer?"Respond with a question to get a bigger picture of the client's situation and gauge what the client is able to handle - "This is my fee, but tell me more about what you are able to do knowing we will be meeting once a week."The frequency you meet with a client can greatly affect the clinical outcome, so it's important to factor that into the finances of your business.Links & Resources:GreenOak AccountingTherapy For Your Money PodcastZynnyMe - Private Practice Experts

Today's show is about one of my most favorite topics in the world: sleep. I'll admit that my thinking about sleep has changed a lot over the years as I've learned more. Whether you're a champion sleeper or someone who needs to pay more attention to rest, today's show has helpful information and expert tips for you. Join us! Our Featured Guest Liz Slonena Liz Slonena is a psychologist in Asheville, NC. She has expertise in sleep and insomnia, and I wanted to have her share her insights with us. Pandemic stressors and the blurred lines between work life and home life have been contributing factors to sleep problems for many therapists. We will talk about why quality sleep matters, the basics of sleep cycles, and how our hustle culture has impacted our sleep. We'll finish up with practical tips about improving sleep. http://www..drlizlistens.com/ (www.drlizlistens.com)  Use code #STC for premium access to Aura, an all-in-one wellness app Find Dr. Liz's free mindful hypnosis videos on https://www.youtube.com/c/yourzenwithinrelaxwithdrliz/search (YouTube) You'll Learn: ● What happens during the normal sleep cycles: light, restful, deep, and REM ● How disruptions can affect sleep cycles ● The connection between quality sleep and mood ● How sleep helps your immune system, neurogenesis, and muscle growth and repair ● How deep sleep is the “washing cycle” for brain and body, flushing out negative thoughts and toxins ● How hustle culture and internalized capitalism (the belief that our worth is tied to our productivity and what we DO) can compound our sleep difficulties ● Why sleep is the first thing we cut away when cramped for time, even though it's really our most effective superpower ● The specific challenges of entrepreneurship in getting enough sleep ● The intricacies of racism and stereotypes related to internalized capitalism ● Why rest is rebellious and radical empowerment ● The importance of finding peace and balance in life through prioritizing rest ● Liz's tips for improved sleep: ○ Clearly communicate boundaries to clients and colleagues about your hours and availability. ○ Have a physical wind-down ritual for your body and mind to signal the transition from work. ○ Write a gratitude or “win” list each night before bed. ● What's up next for Dr. Liz? Become a Better Sleeper course and podcast are coming soon! Today's Sponsor:https://sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme ( Zynnyme)Zynnyme was founded in 2010 by therapists and private practice owners Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer. Kelly and Miranda have become good friends of mine who have helped me immensely on my business journey + they've helped over 50k of our colleagues. I credit their Business School Boot Camp for helping build the business and life that I imagined. Their values align with mine in helping clients build valuable and gratifying businesses while living healthy, happy, and sustainable lives. Check out their website for a wealth of resources and services + sign up for a free four-day, live private practice marketing masterclass they're putting together to help us establish a private practice with the best outcomes and income at https://www.sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme (sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme) RESOURCES TO GUIDE YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY Disclosures: Please note that all opinions are my own and based on my personal experience. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links where if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I use these funds to continue to create helpful content to serve our field. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. MY FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS (These Can Be Watched At A Date/Time That Works For You):

So much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders in what we do, it makes sense to learn all we can about making ourselves the best leaders possible. The world needs good leaders! Join us as we discuss all things leadership development in today's show Our Featured Guest Jevin Koleth Jevin Koleth is a leadership coach who happens to be a childhood friend of mine. He has vast experience in what it means to be a leader through his time as a regional manager for a major healthcare system in Texas. I want you to hear Jevin's insights about why leadership needs to be developed first at the individual level before implementing the more popular team approach. We also dive into how leadership has changed as a result of the pandemic, and we wrap up with personal and real-life experiences from Jevin that can help you in your growth as a leader. https://www.instagram.com/jevinkoleth/?hl=en (Jevin Koleth ) You'll Learn: ● Why effective leadership development has to begin at the individual level with a solid foundation ● The first steps in an individualized approach to leadership training: ○ Identify the person's personal purpose and mission ○ Identify the person's barriers to being their best self ● How Jevin becomes an accountability coach in helping people develop long-term habits ● Why the mass team approach to leadership training needs to FOLLOW after the foundational individual approach ● Why it's good to develop one's self as a leader to be the best version of yourself ● How an impactful leader will come across with consistency ● How leadership has changed during the pandemic in the three areas of remote leadership, interpersonal skills, and team culture ● Jevin's pearls of wisdom about going back to work in the office ● Why a leader's goal should be positive outcomes from difficult conversations ● Highlights of Jevin's current work as a leadership coach Today's Sponsor:https://sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme ( Zynnyme)Zynnyme was founded in 2010 by therapists and private practice owners, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer. Kelly and Miranda have become good friends of mine who have helped me immensely on my business journey + they've helped over 50k of our colleagues. I credit their Business School Boot Camp for helping build the business and life that I imagined. Their values align with mine in helping clients build valuable and gratifying businesses while living healthy, happy, and sustainable lives. Check out their website for a wealth of resources and services + sign up for a free 4 day, live private practice marketing masterclass they're putting together to help us establish a private practice with the best outcomes and income at https://www.sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme (sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme) RESOURCES TO GUIDE YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY Disclosures: Please note that all opinions are my own and based on my personal experience. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links where if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I use these funds to continue to create helpful content to serve our field. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. MY FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS (These Can Be Watched At A Date/Time That Works For You):

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Today's show is about building an online directory, which is hugely relevant to every clinician. Whether you've used an online directory to refer clients or thought about creating a directory to help other clinicians and clients, you know that it is a valuable resource that makes it easier to find a therapist who can help with very specific needs. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Laura Reagan, LCSW-C Laura Reagan is a clinical social worker and integrative trauma specialist in Maryland who had the idea to create a directory for trauma therapists, Trauma Therapist Network. She's a trauma survivor who has specifically worked around trauma for the past 19 years. Through her years of experience, she has learned a lot about the nuances of trauma therapy, the services available, and what services are lacking. Laura gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how her idea for the directory evolved, the logical steps in the creation process, and the helpful resources that are available in creating an online directory. We wrap up today's conversation with a look at what has gone well in Laura's process and the things that are being constantly tweaked along the way. https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/ (Trauma Therapist Network) You'll Learn: ●     How Laura got the idea to create an online directory of trauma therapists ●     How Laura saw the need and made the leap to create the online directory ●     How the directory helps people find the specific therapy focus that aligns with their trauma ●     How the directory goes beyond finding a therapist but also helps inform and educate people about trauma and its effects ●     The first steps Laura took to take the online directory from an idea to reality ●     Why Laura was willing to make the intentional commitment of time, effort, and money (lots of money!) to make the directory a thoroughly usable resource that helps people feel safe, hopeful, and reassured ●     How Laura conveys the important message through the directory that trauma doesn't define a person and that there is hope to improve and make a better life ●     Why Laura had to allow herself to receive help and support in the development process ●     How creating the directory has been similar to giving birth to a child and watching it grow and develop into what it was meant to be Today's Sponsor:https://sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme ( Zynnyme)Zynnyme was founded in 2010 by therapists and private practice owners, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer. Kelly and Miranda have become good friends of mine who have helped me immensely on my business journey + they've helped over 50k of our colleagues. I credit their Business School Boot Camp for helping build the business and life that I imagined. Their values align with mine in helping clients build valuable and gratifying businesses while living healthy, happy, and sustainable lives. Check out their website for a wealth of resources and services + sign up for a free 4 day, live private practice marketing masterclass they're putting together to help us establish a private practice with the best outcomes and income at https://www.sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme (sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme) RESOURCES TO GUIDE YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY Disclosures: Please note that all opinions are my own and based on my personal experience. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links where if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I use these funds to continue to create helpful content to serve our field. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. MY FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS (These Can Be Watched At A Date/Time That Works For You):

Welcome to a new season of STC! Today's conversation is different from the typical STC session, as it was inspired by a thread created in the STC community about healthcare providers dismissing legitimate medical concerns. This situation is one that you might encounter personally or with your clients, so I hope you'll find our conversation helpful and informative. Join us! Our Featured Guest Danielle Hughes, MA, LPC Danielle Hughes is in private practice in Loveland, CO. Danielle shared her perspective in the STC community as someone with a chronic illness who struggled for 12 years to get a proper diagnosis. She interacted with several healthcare providers who didn't believe that her physical issues could be attributed to anything other than stress and trauma. It's been quite a journey for Danielle, who was just recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that truly affects her energy levels on a daily basis. In today's session, Danielle shares her story and the challenges she has overcome with the fortitude to keep going when doctors attributed her problems to psychological issues. We also dive deep into practical questions you can ask in sessions with clients who have chronic illnesses and related psychological concerns. Find Danielle Hughes on Facebook and Instagram, @daniellehughesLPC You'll Learn: ●     About Danielle's health journey that began with joint pain and fatigue in college ●     How she was dismissed by the medical community as her physical concerns were attributed to stress for 12 years ●     How Danielle found the fortitude to keep pushing forward with multiple doctors and specialists to get a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease ●     About the route Danielle took with her PCP, the VA system, and multiple specialists ●     Danielle's advice for clinicians dealing with clients with physical issues in addition to psychological concerns ●     Why it's important to believe the client and not relate everything to trauma or anxiety ●     How clinicians can be most helpful by asking questions and being supportive to understand the whole of the client's life ●     Why we should respond with compassion and curiosity when we are tempted to assume there's nothing wrong with someone who appears “fine” ●     About a typical day/week for Danielle, a clinician in private practice with a chronic autoimmune disease ●     How Danielle deals with days when she struggles to function as a clinician Today's Sponsor:https://sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme ( Zynnyme) Zynnyme was founded in 2010 by therapists and private practice owners, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer. Kelly and Miranda have become good friends of mine who have helped me immensely on my business journey + they've helped over 50k of our colleagues. I credit their Business School Boot Camp for helping build the business and life that I imagined. Their values align with mine in helping clients build valuable and gratifying businesses while living healthy, happy, and sustainable lives. Check out their website for a wealth of resources and services + sign up for a free 4 day, live private practice marketing masterclass they're putting together to help us establish a private practice with the best outcomes and income at https://www.sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme (sellingthecouch.com/zynnyme) RESOURCES TO GUIDE YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY Disclosures: Please note that all opinions are my own and based on my personal experience. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links where if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I use these funds to continue to create helpful content to serve our field. As an Amazon Associate,... Support this podcast

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to double your business, increase profits, and make a positive impact! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Kelly Higdon: Organize Your Business for Ultimate Success Kelly Higdon is the co-founder of ZynnyMe, a consultation company for therapists as well as a business and life strategist for entrepreneurs. She believes that her entire purpose is to leave the world better than how she found it. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,500 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to double your business, increase profits, and make a positive impact! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Kelly Higdon: Organize Your Business for Ultimate Success Kelly Higdon is the co-founder of ZynnyMe, a consultation company for therapists as well as a business and life strategist for entrepreneurs. She believes that her entire purpose is to leave the world better than how she found it. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,500 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

It's totally normal to feel cautious when branching beyond the therapy room. Nerves and uncertainty are part of the journey. But, if your heart is set on having a side hustle, you deserve the opportunity to succeed - even when it's a little scary sometimes. My guest this week talk all about this in a very special episode. Kelly Higdon of the dynamic Kelly and Miranda duo shares her own encounters with risk and failure and how both have led to her massive success today. Did you know the founders of Zynnyme weren’t actually friends before they partnered?  Kelly had to be convinced to join a business partnership with her former coach, but I for one am so glad she did, because her wisdom is PURE GOLD. And together, she and Miranda have built a truly impactful business for therapeutic entreprenuers. We dive deep and talk about some very specific issues that affect every therapist transitioning to the side hustle life, including the dreaded fear of failure, figuring out when to partner up and when to fly solo, and how data beats opinion.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast 

I am grateful to be joined by two private practice rock stars, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, in The Practice of Therapy's latest episode. Our conversation revolves around the money mindset that we should have as therapists and as private practice owners. The one silver lining that has come out of Covid is that people are finally starting to understand mental health services' true value. So, join me, Kelly, and Miranda as we talk about what you should be charging, why you should consider outsourcing, and the reason therapists should never compare fees. Meet Kelly Higdon, LMFT Kelly Higdon, LMFT is the co-founder of ZynnyMe and co-creator of The Business School Bootcamp for Therapists, a flagship course that helps therapists in all parts of their private practice journey solidify their business foundation and growth. When she isn't coaching or hosting retreats for her clients, you can find her playing roller derby or spending time with her family. To learn more about Kelly check out kellyhigdon.com and zynnyme.com On any given day you will find her writing, meeting with her psychotherapy or coaching clients, running a webinar for therapists, providing consultation with private practice owners, and making lots of room for playtime with her family. Kelly's hair constantly changes. She cares about the people that she works with. AND her most FAVORITE THING is to push, educate and inspire in the Business School Bootcamp. Meet Miranda Palmer, LMFT Miranda Palmer built a cash-based private practice during the recession. But, she is most proud that she did it to take care of her family and created a work-life balance that allowed her to avoid the all too common burn-out a lot of therapists experience. As the co-creator of ZynnyMe.com, she provides how-to articles, free monthly webinars, and co-leads the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists. Today her primary business is inspiring and teaching therapists private practice marketing. Miranda teaches them business skills, and not because she is all about money. Miranda sees how clinical outcomes, burnout rate, and overall passion can be impacted positively or negatively by how our businesses run.  How Much Is Therapy Worth? How much is therapy worth? Most of us know that it's a silly question! Well, people are priceless, and you cannot put a value on a therapy. How are you going to monetize transgenerational trauma and healing? So then that brings us back to, well, how do we know what to charge? What do we need to do good work and to live the life we teach our clients? Money is a resource; that is part of the outcome that we are working towards. We're working towards an outcome with our clients, a clinical outcome, and we want them to have a great experience. We want to be able to be present to provide that outcome. So we need to look at our outcome; money is just one resource that we need to get there. Time and energy are also resources that we require as therapists. Now, we start to calculate, what does that number really come out to? When you take all of this into account, then you no longer feel shame or guilt about how much you charge for your services. When you think about running a business, you need sick time; you need to pay your rent, you need to pay your mortgage, health insurance, vacation, technology, and utilities. All of these things that are part of being a business owner we need to consider. Most of us did not learn how to be business owners in graduate school, we have nonprofit training, and we have this nonprofit mindset. Nonprofit organizations will get grants for millions of dollars; then, they can use that money to pay for their positions. You never really get to see where all of the other money goes. Stop Comparing Fees The mental healthcare system is not doing well. Access is challenging. As therapists, we are one part of that system. In order for that system to exist, to be sustainable, we all have to operate from that place of our highest and best. Then, we can raise the bar for these other systems, maybe to change with us. We should not be looking at our peers and saying, "you charge too much; why are you doing that?" Because at the end of the day, you don't know someone else's situation. You don't know what that therapist needs to run their business. It can be totally different than what you need to run your business. A lot of us live paycheck to paycheck. Would you want your clients to live paycheck to paycheck? No! So, you shouldn't have to live paycheck to paycheck either. Private Practice During Covid Our relationship to money has a lot to do with self-care. Many private practice owners are starting to see their phones ring off the hook because of Covid. However, the clinician will not be able to see everyone that calls their practice. It wouldn't be fair to the patients or fair to the clinician. The pandemic has only highlighted the issues we have had as a system. Now, we see the cracks in mental healthcare widen. We will be treating anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, medical trauma, and all sorts of things in the next years to come. As therapists, we feel like we have a duty to do extra work during these times because it is such a crisis. However, don't forget about self-care! The Importance of Outsourcing When we get into private practice, we have to look at the bookkeeping, answering the phones, maintaining the website, and dealing with loans. If you are the business owner, you have to budget for those things that you're outsourcing, or you have to have time for those things that should be outsourcing. Clinicians think private practice will be great because they are only going to see thirty clients a week. However, they find themselves working sixty or seventy hours a week because of all the extra tasks they have taken on. Unfortunately, Clinicians are a lot of times too slow to outsource stuff. When you don't outsource things, you'll be saving money. However, when you do outsource things, it will allow you to enjoy your life. Make outsourcing part of your business plan and charge a fee that covers that instead of stressing out about small things that don't necessarily matter. Reevaluate What You Charge During Covid One silver lining that has happened through Covid that a lot of the stigma around mental health and mental wellbeing is starting to lower. So many of us have experienced anxiety on different levels. More than ever, people are beginning to understand the value of therapy, and they need to pay for what the services are truly worth. We hope that therapists are really looking at those numbers and reevaluating what to charge. For instance, it's time that therapists start saying no to insurance contracts that are paying $25 or $35 for a session. It's appalling that those contracts are still out there, and therapists are still signing them. Therapists need to do the math - we have to do the math for ourselves and figure out what works. Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Kelly & Miranda's Resources ZynnyMe ZynnyMe's Worksheet on Setting Your Fees ZynnyMe's Amazing Free Trainings Business School Bootcamp Resources  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Listen to Kelly Higdon on Episode 16 of The Practice of Therapy Podcast Join my Focus Groups Google Workspace for Therapists | The E-Course Session Note Helper 3.0 70. Your Successful Therapy Website Redesign: Understanding When & Why Kingsport Counseling Money Matters in Private Practice | The Course Join the Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) for Therapists Users Group Cool Resources Follow @PracticeofTherapy on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer. PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast wherever you listen to it. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn, and Pinterest, “Like” us on Facebook.  

In this episode we talk to Zynnyme Co-Founder, Kelly Higdon. Kelly will talk about her journey from working for county mental health to becoming a therapist in her own private practice to creating one of the most popular marketing programs for therapists in private practice, the Business School Bootcamp.  And here’s the deal, folks. Kelly almost left the world of mental health altogether because she was so burnt out, she didn’t see a path forward. Not only did she find a way to stay, but she was able to build a practice as the primary breadwinner. Her next big vision: Living abroad with her family while continuing to run a sustainable, passion-filled business.  In this episode, Kelly will share:   How she went from burnt out and broke to successful primary breadwinner;   How to cope with the fear and anxiety about losing all that you’ve worked so hard for;   The family messages she heard about money in her family of origin and how those messages impacted her business growth;   How healthcare challenges have led Kelly to take her financial security seriously;   How she was able to experiment with a 5 week family trip to Spain as she works towards creating a vacation home abroad;   3 Strategies YOU can use to move from stress and overwhelm in your practice to building a full fee, cash pay business that serves you. Resources mentioned: 4 Steps to Raise Your Fee (Guilt Free) Workshop  Zynnyme Business Bootcamp More about Kelly:  Kelly Higdon is a LMFT in CA and the Co-founder of ZynnyMe.com where she helps private practice owners serve their communities through positive client outcomes while improving the life and income of the clinician. She is also the co-creator of Business School Bootcamp, the largest online business training system for therapists.

In this episode we get to hear from Kelly Higdon and her tips on success and productivity! This is a new series where we have fun, smart people answer the same 10 questions. We think you will love it. You can find out more about Kelly and her multiple amazing businesses right here: Zynny Me Calibrate Your Year This episode features music from the San Francisco based band Pomplamoose, doing a wonderful mashup called A Bad Mashup: Bad Romance / Bad Blood / Bad Boys / Bad.

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A few weeks ago I posted a poll on Instagram asking how many people out there were also feeling pulled in too many directions. More than 50 responses came in, 100% agreeing they felt overwhelmed and overscheduled. It might be the time of year, it might be the season of business, but I think we can all agree we need to find a way to create some blank space on the calendar. To handle this situation,  I asked my friend Kelly Higdon of Calibrate Your Year to join me on Episode 126 of Proof to Product.  For some background, Kelly is a former psychotherapist turned business coach who helps entrepreneurs grow their business without the soul suck. She believes that a successful business is one that contributes to a happier life and when she isn't working, she's traveling with her family, dabbling in art and listening to live music. On today’s episode, Kelly and I talk about burnout. We talk about knowing you're enough within your business, and Kelly share how she manages to block off over 200 days a year for rest and family time. Yep… you read that right… 200!!!    ON TODAY’S EPISODE:  Misconceptions people have about building downtime into their life & business The unintended side-effects that can come from hustling too hard Looking back on make it or break it moments Why it’s important to always, continuously check-in with yourself Steps you can take to safeguard your wellbeing and balance business  How to embrace minimalism Questions to ask yourself in critical moments Tips for prioritizing relationships  Why you should schedule life before business  What Kelly’s working on for 2020  KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “I exhibited at a trade show five days after I miscarried because I felt like I had to be there, which is so ridiculous. In hindsight, I should have taken time for myself to rest and heal and take care of my body and my family.” - Katie Hunt  “Life presents things. Your health will present things, your relationships will present things. And then you have to decide, based on your values, based on who you are, what needs to shift to sustain a good life.” - Kelly Higdon “I was teaching and speaking at conferences all over the place, running through airports with my breast pump. It was insane and I got to the end of the year and realized this is not sustainable. I can't keep doing this.” - Katie Hunt  “There are lots of different ways to serve, lots of different products to create. So it’s really about getting down to the essence of what you want to do and what you want to be known for.” - Kelly Higdon “Planning ahead, I know what days I have to fit my business into. From there I can figure out when I'm going to host events, what the launch cycle looks like for that. And it has to fit into those spaces.” - Kelly Higdon “I will tell you straight up, I'm a recovering workaholic. It is an addiction. I have to just always be aware of that.” - Kelly Higdon “Define whatever it is that you want to have a good life. And deconstruct it to find that number your family needs to live a good life.” - Katie Hunt “I'd rather have simple businesses that provide a good living than wreck myself.” - Kelly Higdon “People, when they don't address who they are as a person, they'll repeat this in all their relationships, particularly in their business.”  - Kelly Higdon LINKS Website: http://calibrateyouryear.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyHigdonLMFT/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/kellyhigdoncoaching   SUBSCRIBE To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.  WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies. FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.   SHARE Be sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!  ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

Kelly Higdon is a business and lifestyle coach who prioritizes her time off so much... ...that's she's worked up to taking a full 3 months off from her business every year. Unfortunately, Kelly's inspiration wasn't a well-timed shower idea or download from the universe—it was a trip to the hospital. You see, Kelly wasn't always so good about making space in her business for her life. At one point, she was working full-time as private practice therapist, growing a business on the side, and growing a baby. She was working all the time—and it caught up with her. Kelly shares that story and her process for planning that much time off. She walks me through how she plans for life first and then makes her business fit in the space that's left, as opposed to the other way around. She also shares how her business is different—and how it's growing differently—than when she was working all hours of the day & night. The post Ep 219: Prioritizing Time Off With Calibrate Your Year Creator Kelly Higdon appeared first on What Works.

Kelly Higdon of Zynnyme joins the show to talk about how to design your business around your life, how to take more time off, and being “truly” busy. Also included in this episode: How to prepare for maternity leave How to talk to other therapists about your fees Our limiting narratives around money Why you need a budget How much money is enough? www.kellyhigdon.com www.zynnyme.com www.thejohnclarke.com/strategysession

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This week I sat down with business and life strategist, Kelly Higdon. Kelly helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and get unstuck without it sucking their soul. She is the creator of Calibrate Your Year and loves helping entrepreneurs build businesses that fit into their life. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How to stop your business from taking over your life Where to start to change the problem Taking back your life through evaluation, elimination, automation and prioritization The importance of taking a step back to look at the big picture How to utilize The Perfectly Average Day exercise to balance your life The significance of unpacking the pressures of running a business What caused Kelly to create her elaborate calendar Kelly’s way of building her calendar to maximize her time away from work Kelly’s secret to working only 42% of the year Where to go when you’re so stuck you’ve lost sight of your vision The 8 categories of life Kelly helps her clients evaluate How to seek out an accountability partner What it means to “calibrate” ourselves The reason business and life need to work hand-in-hand LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Calibrate Your Year Workable Wealth GET SOCIAL WITH KELLY AND LET HER KNOW YOU HEARD ABOUT HER HERE Kelly's Website Kelly’s e-mail Instagram

An interview with Kelly Higdon, LMFT of ZynnyMe – Curt and Katie talk with Kelly Higdon about taking ownership as a business owner, creating space and time for play and creativity, defining your own pace, and your own voice – all with the goal of becoming stronger clinicians and increasing mental health access. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Kelly Higdon, LMFT Kelly Higdon is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and the other half of ZynnyMe with Miranda Palmer. Together they created the Business School Bootcamp, a lifetime access business program just for therapists who want to start, grow or retool their practices. She operates from the belief that eradicating mental health stigma and improving access to mental wellness starts with each of us. The better we are at business, the better we can be at serving our communities.  When Kelly isn't hanging out with bootcampers or coaching clients, you can find her spending time with husband and daughter or rolling on her skates with her roller derby family. In this episode we talk about: The reasons that Kelly joined together with Miranda Palmer, LMFT to create Zynnyme, Business School Bootcamp How the way you live your life is the way you do business How avoiding and “just trusting that everything will work out” can hurt your progress in private practice How therapists recognizing patterns can help us be better business owners The way that therapists have improved how they approach business over the last few years How to choose who you spend time with – people who have a business mindset The importance of accountability and being with people who challenge you Looking at how the business decisions impact your clinical work and training Deciding to grow or maintain your same level Celebrating success rather than constantly looking to grow Choices about eliminating, delegating, automating, prioritizing, and delaying You get to define your success and your pace Kelly’s parking lot method The fears and doubts, grief that can come up when you don’t take action in your business The plague of comparisonitis Finding your own uniqueness, how to avoid being influenced by someone else and entering your own heart space How business development is like childhood development How to be more creative and improve your business How to find your best coach to help you further your business development The integrity of referring out The changes in the profession over the last few years How you can be in private practice and innovate for the whole profession Breaking down barriers and increasing mental health access   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together any resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Business School Bootcamp ZynnyMe ZynnyMe Coaching and My Awesome Year Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne Our Generous Sponsor: Thanks again to our sponsor, Ben Caldwell Labs. They offer a whole suite of tools to help all of us be more successful therapists throughout our careers, including continuing education, California license exam prep, and the updated and essential reference book, Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Visit www.BenCaldwellLabs.com/Modern to get 20% off of Basics of California Law when you order by the end of 2018.  Our Next Event: The Therapy Reimagined Conference in Los Angeles in October 2018!! Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is a Board Member at Large for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more about Curt at www.curtwidhalm.com. Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant. As a helping professional for two decades, she’s navigated the ups and downs of our unique line of work. She’s run her own solo therapy practice, designed innovative clinical programs, built and managed large, thriving teams of service providers, and consulted hundreds of helping professionals on how to build meaningful AND sustainable practices. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more about Katie at www.katievernoy.com. A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey. Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/ Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/  

Kelly Higdon is with us again this week. Kelly helps entrepreneurs and business leaders to take their business to the next level. On today’s episode Kelly and John are talking about all the key things you need to have in mind before scaling your private practice. Also John tells us about why he decided to open a group practice. Keep listening to find out how to be sure if you are ready to scale: Do you know what you want? Are you ready to do the math? Are you sure your processes are in place and working? Is your business consistent and has it been consistent for over a year? This episode is sponsored by SimplePractice. SimplePractice is an all in one platform where you can schedule appointments, use paperless intakes, file insurance claims, and meet with clients remotely using our integrated Telehealth system. Go to T-E-R-dot-L-I/Simple to sign up for a free 30 day trial. Because running your practice should be Simple, so you can do the work that really matters. CREDITS: Written By: John Clarke Produced by: Laura Correa

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Join me and my good friend Kelly Higdon of Zynnyme to learn how to figure out what really matters. More in this episode: Visioning your business and your life Looking at how you serve Identifying what gives you energy Identifying what pisses you off and drains you Figuring out what you’re avoiding Automating, delegating, and outsourcing How to deal with negativity How to take critical feedback Learn more about Kelly at: www.kellyhigdon.com www.zynnyme.com Get the free guide on How to Write Web Copy that Converts: http://privatepracticeworkshop.com/guide

Kelly Higdon joins us today from ZynnyMe.com to share about her journey and work that supports clinicians in creating thriving private practices they love. Tune in to learn how empowered clinician's and the therapists that support them are leading the country in changing mental health stigma.

John defines success in his own terms, and talks about how his definition has changed and evolved over time. John shares how he envisions and plans his businesses, and how he helps other business owners do the same. Shout out to Kelly Higdon of Zynnyme for teaching John about the 4-quadrant system. Private Practice Workshop on YouTube--subscribe for weekly videos

Kelly Higdon was pregnant and working on building her two businesses when she found herself in the hospital with her face partially paralyzed due to stress. It was at that moment she decided something had to change. She had to find a way to work less while maintaining her income. In this episode, Kelly will share the simple strategies she uses to get more done by working less. Kelly is extremely qualified to talk about this topic. She is a psychotherapist and a perfect blend of a life coach and business coach. She co-founded the largest private practice business training program where she’s coached over 900 clients. If you're feeling overwhelmed with your business or life, this is the episode for you!

Kelly Higdon of Zynnyme/Business Bootcamp is an absolute legend. I met Kelly last summer and she’s been one of the most influential people of my life and business this year. Kelly knows business, and she knows marketing. Kelly also has one of those really rare combinations of technical prowess blended with a keen ability for getting to the heart of people and helping them discover their true intentions and their biggest emotional blocks. In this episode, Kelly completely changed the way I think about a therapist’s “niche.” More in this episode: Kelly’s unshakeable trust in her hairdresser How I offended Kelly before we even met Kelly’s multi-passionate work life How to drown out the noise and focus deeper on what you’re doing Your niche isn’t your specialty, your nice is YOU www.zynnyme.com www.kellyhigdon.com Today’s podcast is brought to you by Practice Solutions billing. Too many therapists try to do everything involved in keeping a practice running. Doing so keeps you overwhelmed and unable to really grow your business to the level where you know it could be. I trust Practice Solutions with all of my business coaching clients and Private Practice Workshop community members because I know they're in the best hands with Jeremy and his team. Working with Practice Solutions will enable you to step back and focus on the big picture of your practice, going from business operator to true business owner. https://www.practicesol.com/john

Episode 12: Having Fun at The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference Survival Guide Tips, Tools, and Name Dropping It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. In this episode we talk about: We’re having a great time at The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference!! We sat down and talked with so many of the exhibitors and participants. Adam Luke, Alise Bartley, Ben Caldwell, Chris Williams, Cori Rosenthal, Douglas Evans, Ernesto Segismundo, Frances J. Harvey, Jason Odegaard, Jean Penilla, Jill Johnson-Young, Jo Muirhead, Joanne Holbert, Joey Tapia-Fuselier, Kelly Higdon, Lilia Carey, Maelissa Hall, Melissa Garcia, Miranda Palmer, Rachel McMurray, Saba Harouni Lurie, Sana Vawda, Sandra Miller, Sherry Shockey-Pope, Silvy Khoucasian, Susette Magana, Terry Heptinstall, Uriah Guilford, and Zanetta Van Putten We have more interviews to come!! Check back!!   Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together any resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. We’re going to be at Exhibitor Table #142 at the conference. Come visit us to meet us, hop on the podcast or livestream, and to take advantage of our giveaways and raffles. Learn about our exciting events for next year and sign up for opportunities to get extra special rates during our flash sale! Who we are: Curt Widhalm is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is a Board Member at Large for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant. As a helping professional for two decades, she’s navigated the ups and downs of our unique line of work. She’s run her own solo therapy practice, designed innovative clinical programs, built and managed large, thriving teams of service providers, and consulted hundreds of helping professionals on how to build meaningful AND sustainable practices. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

In this podcast episode Gordon interviews private practice coach and consultant Kelly Higdon, LMFT.  They talk about therapists and counselors making the transition into private practice and some of the common barriers people run into in knowing the business side of things.  They also talk about the importance of mindset and knowing your numbers (money) and being able to have an honest look at your finances.   Gordon and Kelly talk too about the importance of knowing your “why” and your own motivation behind going into private practice. They discuss the importance of having a plan and breaking things down into manageable steps.

Have you been taught to believe that nonstop working is the only way to sustain and guarantee a successful business? When your creative energy starts to dwindle, how can you find your purpose and embody it again?   Licensed marriage and family therapist and ZynnyMe cofounder Kelly Higdon has established a business model that many of us don’t dare to dream of: she went from the kind of overwork that landed her in the hospital to taking up to four months off each year.   In this episode:   Kelly reveals how focusing on different aspects of her business during different seasons has completely transformed her work-life balance for the better. We explore how operating with a minimalist mentality can help “clear out the clutter” and be inspiration for taking the next step toward your greater goals We discuss the importance of knowing the difference between “good push and bad push” and how to know when to reevaluate your plan so it serves your higher purpose. We dive into how finding the connection between what you dream of and what you are doing today is the key to unleashing your ultimate creativity.   Learn more about Kelly’s coaching services for entrepreneurs: http://www.kellyhigdon.com/ And, if you’re a private practice therapist or your want to be, check out ZynnyMe and their  Business School Bootcamp, conferences, and retreats: https://www.zynnyme.com/     Thanks to this week’s sponsor: Being Seen   Being Seen is a new therapist directory service that is dedicated to helping new potential clients find your private practice. Yes, there are other directories out there, but Being Seen is different - their skilled marketing team is building a broad network that seekers can find easily, but they’re limiting the number of therapists in the directory. That means the people seeking help don’t get overwhelmed and you’re always near the top of the list.   When you join the Being Seen network you get access to exclusive trainings and discounts on CEUs. And they stand behind their promise to help you grow your practice - If you're not thrilled with their service inside of one year’s time, just send an email and they'll refund your money. Find them at www.beingseen.org   And please note that registration is open for the Practice of Being Seen Retreat for Therapist-Healers. Coming up August 13 - 16, 2017: (Re)Vision: Explore Your Stories, Shape Your Future at the Menla Mountain Retreat in New York’s gorgeous Catskill Mountains.      

Kelly Higdon is a psychotherapist, business coach, and active roller derby competitor. She helps therapists grow their businesses and experience authentic joy in their vocation through her company Zynnyme, her personal coaching and workshops at super cool events like Joe Sanok’s Slow Down School.  Kelly is bubbling with life and such a joy to talk to. We are certainly aligned philosophically. In this very candid interview, we discuss everything from culture, to conscious parenting, minimalism and fostering creativity. And also how she experiences Zen in the unlikely arena of the roller derby.

It’s clear why Kelly Higdon is one of the best private practice consultants out there. She is truly walking the walk. A couple of years ago, she realized that she did not want to see therapy clients all day. So she sold the assets to her practice, moved all of her services to an online format, and now works no more ... Read More The post TTP #16: Kelly Higdon – Building Your Perfect Practice appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

This is Episode 3 of The Therapist Experience Mini-Series on becoming a cash-based practice. Each episode is an interview with an industry leader and chock-full of advice and guidance on how to transition to a cash-based private practice. The post Private Pay 3: How to Drop an Insurance Panel with Kelly Higdon from ZynnyMe appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

Kelly is the co-founder of ZynnyMe, a consultation company for therapists as well as a business and life strategist for entrepreneurs. She believes that her entire purpose is to leave the world better than how she found it. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

Kelly is the co-founder of ZynnyMe, a consultation company for therapists as well as a business and life strategist for entrepreneurs. She believes that her entire purpose is to leave the world better than how she found it. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

[coolcastplayer id="46"] Kelly Higdon is a private practitioner mental health coach. She helps her clients unlock past pains and hurts and uncover their true potential and purpose through a discovery process. Kelly also works with other mental health professionals by helping them with their practice through the platform she created with her business partner, ZynnyMe. Kelly is here to share some powerful stories of crossroads in her own life and how she got to where she is today. The post 083: Tricking Your Brain – Kelly Higdon appeared first on The Positivity Effect.

[coolcastplayer id="47"] Kelly Higdon is a private practitioner mental health coach. She helps her clients unlock past pains and hurts and uncover their true potential and purpose through a discovery process. Kelly also works with other mental health professionals by helping them with their practice through the platform she created with her business partner, ZynnyMe. Kelly is here to share some powerful stories of crossroads in her own life and how she got to where she is today. The post 082: The Crossroads Of Life – Kelly Higdon appeared first on The Positivity Effect.

In this podcast, I got to speak with Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon – co-founders of ZynnyMe.com. They bring the skills of the business world to realm of private practice. We look at the gap we therapists have: Grad school teaches us how to be great therapists but now how to run the business of private practice. We explore how online counseling can be so different that face to face therapy and how the industry is changing. Kelly and Miranda have a wealth of information and bring incredible joy and passion to their work as the help therapists all over the world get into alignment with their practice and develop a more professional approach to their business. Check out their Business School Bootcamp for therapists. www.zynnyme.com http://mostawesomeconference.com/  

Joe wraps up another awesome week and reflects on his insightful talks with Kelly Higdon. 

"You want to find a vision for your life and get deep into what it means to really love being on the Earth. My purpose has always been to leave the world a better place. I want my daughter to walk into a legacy of compassion, kindness, standing up for injustice, and creating beauty.  I wanted to be so many things growing up. And now I am. A therapist, a speaker, a coach and an advocate for having a vision and making it real. This is a culmination my life story and my curiosity." - Kelly Higdon joins us for this edition of the How to Become a Consultant Podcast.

"You want to find a vision for your life and get deep into what it means to really love being on the Earth. My purpose has always been to leave the world a better place. I want my daughter to walk into a legacy of compassion, kindness, standing up for injustice, and creating beauty.  I wanted to be so many things growing up. And now I am. A therapist, a speaker, a coach and an advocate for having a vision and making it real. This is a culmination my life story and my curiosity." - Kelly Higdon joins us for this edition of the How to Become a Consultant Podcast.

"You want to find a vision for your life and get deep into what it means to really love being on the Earth. My purpose has always been to leave the world a better place. I want my daughter to walk into a legacy of compassion, kindness, standing up for injustice, and creating beauty.  I wanted to be so many things growing up. And now I am. A therapist, a speaker, a coach and an advocate for having a vision and making it real. This is a culmination my life story and my curiosity." - Kelly Higdon joins us for this edition of the How to Become a Consultant Podcast.

"You want to find a vision for your life and get deep into what it means to really love being on the Earth. My purpose has always been to leave the world a better place. I want my daughter to walk into a legacy of compassion, kindness, standing up for injustice, and creating beauty.  I wanted to be so many things growing up. And now I am. A therapist, a speaker, a coach and an advocate for having a vision and making it real. This is a culmination my life story and my curiosity." - Kelly Higdon joins us for this edition of the How to Become a Consultant Podcast.

Hanging out with people I enjoy is one of my favorite things in the world. If you haven't noticed, Kelly Higdon and I have a LOT of fun when we get together and chat. We got the opportunity to sit down for a chat with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D., on his podcast for therapists. We had so much fun, and we really hope you find some inspiration and actionable tips when listening.

Hanging out with people I enjoy is one of my favorite things in the world. If you haven't noticed, Kelly Higdon and I have a LOT of fun when we get together and chat. We got the opportunity to sit down for a chat with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. on his podcast for therapists. We had so much fun, and we really hope you find some inspiration and actionable tips when listening. 

This episode features the dynamic duo of Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon.  They share practical tips and strategies on how to build your private pay practice in any community. We cover the top questions practitioners have when considering this option for your practice.  Join the 3 of us for this important discussion!

Meet Miranda Palmer, the other half of Zynny Me. I interviewed her co-owner (Kelly Higdon) in the very first episode of the Virtual LPC Podcast. Miranda offers some excellent advice, and shares her story of creating a thriving business.

Kelly Higdon, of Zynnyme.com, was kind enough to be my fist interview. During the episode, Kelly offers insights into her current endeavors that are helping other counselors grow their own business.