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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

Today's topic is one that many clinicians have navigated, are navigating, or will navigate in the future. It's the idea of increasing fees with existing clients. I've seen this topic come up repeatedly in online groups for therapists, and I know it brings anxiety and confusion. Let's dig into it together!Our Featured GuestsKelly Higdon and Miranda PalmerKelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer are therapists, private practice owners, and the founders of ZynnyMe, where they teach and train therapists to build valuable and gratifying businesses. Their year-long training program, Business School Bootcamp, is a super-powerful system that teaches therapists everything they wish they had learned in grad school about running a successful private practice. In this episode, Kelly and Miranda will discuss the idea that we are betraying our client if we increase fees, along with ways to work through that mindset. We will cover the nitty-gritty of how to communicate fee increases to clients with all the logistical nuances. Our conversation wraps up with simple scripts you can use during sessions to stay on track, be clear, and affirm your clients without causing feelings of abandonment.www.zynnyme.com Starting a Counseling Practice PodcastYou'll Learn:Why the idea of increasing fees is intimidating even though many therapists are leaving a lot of money on the tableWhy increasing fees ties into mixed messages in our minds about our self-worth and valueHow the cumulative effect of a sliding scale adds up to significant amounts over time and reflects bias that we usually guard againstHow automation in today's world allows us to avoid those difficult conversationsWhy the recommendation is to create a letter but have the conversation with the client in session; give them the letter after the conversation (or email virtual clients)Why the letter is a transitional object and shouldn't make excuses for the fee increaseIdeas for scripting the notification letter and stating the fee increaseThe need for us to be honest with our clients to be able to continue providing great careThe misconception that schedules and fees should always stay the same; these are unrealistic expectations!How to present workable options to clients without feeling like you're abandoning themWhy clinicians have to do what it takes to care for themselves before they can care for their clientsHighlights in the conversation with clients about increasing fees:Own your emotions about it.Let the client know the relationship with them is valuable to you.Check in with the client's feelings and options moving forward.Why the window of notice should be long enough to prepare for termination or referralResources:Want to launch your online course?Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit For TherapistsLooking to launch a successful podcast?Please check out our free "Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business" workshop for therapists.

Ever wondered how to set the right price for your therapy services? In this episode, we delve into this intriguing topic that often puzzles therapists. So join me and explore putting a price on therapy and look at why your fees matter in ways you may not have already thought of, including the importance of avoiding the 'budget therapist' label, and learned about Goldilocks pricing.Links to followDiscover my FREE resources at janetravis.co.uk/start-hereGet The Grow Your Private Practice Book Join the membership growyourprivatepractice.co.ukEp 66 Do you feel guilty charging for therapy? https://www.janetravis.co.uk/do-you-feel-guilty-about-charging-for-therapy/Ep 55: The hidden impact of money issues in private practice, with Cathy Towers https://www.janetravis.co.uk/the-hidden-impact-of-money-issues-in-private-practice-with-cathy-towers/Ep 135 Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis in Private Practice, with Miranda Palmer https://www.janetravis.co.uk/navigating-the-cost-of-living-crisis-in-private-practice-with-miranda-palmer/ Ep 137 The Value of Therapy: How Words Impact Your Attitude Towards Charging Clients [With Examples] https://www.janetravis.co.uk/charging-clients/

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 

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. -------------------------------------------------------

In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation podcast, we're going to talk about what you need to do before you go from a solo private practice to a group practice.   Many private practice owners build their solo practice one step at a time.    Perhaps they start out with little to no business experience and slowly get the pieces in place in order to get clients, make the business profitable and grow.   And then, they decide the next stage of growing their business will be to build a group practice by adding more therapists into the mix. So they start hiring and figuring out this new phase and all the challenges that go along with it.   The trouble is that there are many key steps that are missed way back in the solo practice phase that can make building a profitable and sustainable group practice even more difficult.   This means that many therapists end up just doing the best they can instead of setting their private practice up in such a way that they can scale in the future.   And when you add more clinicians into the practice, things get more complicated, and those steps missed at the solo practice stage can turn into big headaches and liabilities.   You can end up with a “full” private practice with 5 employees and only making $20k a year (a common occurrence!).    To help you avoid these missteps and start creating a sustainable practice that sets you up for future success, we're talking to Miranda Palmer. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The foundational principles you need in place to create a profitable, sustainable group private practice that works for you, the team, and clients How many private practice owners end up with group practices that are not profitable and don't allow them to make the income they want or take the time off they need How to create a livable wage for your solo private practice and the numbers you need to know Why you need to disconnect from your fee so that you can pay yourself what you need in order to have the life you want Understanding your limits and how to give yourself permission to work in a way that makes sense for your life How to decide whether a group practice model is even right for you so that you don't go down the wrong path or get burnt out   Links mentioned in this episode: ZynnyMe Free Training: How To Have A Group Practice that Pays You and Your Employees Well   About Miranda Palmer   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.  Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts If you're not yet subscribed to the podcast I want to encourage you to do that today. This is the best way to make sure you don't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe on iTunes.   And if you're feeling extra generous, I'd love to hear what you think about the podcast. Reviews help others find the podcast plus I'd really love to hear what you think! Click here to leave a review. Just click on “Ratings & Reviews” then “Write a review.” Let me know what you like best about the podcast. Thank you!

Hey Group Practice listeners! The new podcast episode is out today! I'm talking with Kelly Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer of Zynnyme about therapist burnout, both for the employer and the employees.        In this episode we cover:     In my role as a group practice owner, what other ways can I take to support or help reduce burnout How to balance reduction of caseload when salary is sort of based on expectations If you step back or slow down, will your business thrive Are you rewarding behaviors that contribute to and impact burnout What is the point of enough when it comes to growth     Links mentioned in the episode:     Zynnyme private practice experts     This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner.   Do you ever wish for a financial therapist who could relieve you from the last few months' bookkeeping, talk you off the edge when you're running into issues with Quickbooks, or help you work through a profit plan for growth? GreenOak Accounting does just that! GreenOak Accounting is an accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Their value goes WAY beyond bookkeeping; they can help you get on track for financial success. Schedule a free consultation by going to http://greenoakaccounting.com/tgpe

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

John sits down with Miranda Palmer from Zynnyme to talk burnout: how it happens and what we can do to prevent it from happening in the future.  Join Business Made Human now: https://go.privatepracticeworkshop.com/join-business-made-human Miranda's website: zynnyme.com

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

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Today's topic is one that many clinicians have navigated, are navigating, or will navigate in the future. It's the idea of increasing fees with existing clients. I've seen this topic come up repeatedly in online groups for therapists, and I know it brings anxiety and confusion. Let's dig into it together! Our Featured Guests Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer are therapists, private practice owners, and the founders of ZynnyMe, where they teach and train therapists to build valuable and gratifying businesses. Their year-long training program, Business School Bootcamp, is a super-powerful system that teaches therapists everything they wish they had learned in grad school about running a successful private practice. In this episode, Kelly and Miranda will discuss the idea that we are betraying our client if we increase fees, along with ways to work through that mindset. We will cover the nitty-gritty of how to communicate fee increases to clients with all the logistical nuances. Our conversation wraps up with simple scripts you can use during sessions to stay on track, be clear, and affirm your clients without causing feelings of abandonment. http://www.zynnyme.com/ (www.zynnyme.com)  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-a-counseling-practice-with-kelly-miranda/id1398391639 (Starting a Counseling Practice Podcast) You'll Learn: ● Why the idea of increasing fees is intimidating even though many therapists are leaving a lot of money on the table ● Why increasing fees ties into mixed messages in our minds about our self worth and value ● How the cumulative effect of a sliding scale adds up to significant amounts over time and reflects bias that we usually guard against ● How automation in today's world allows us to avoid those difficult conversations ● Why the recommendation is to create a letter but have the conversation with the client in session; give them the letter after the conversation (or email virtual clients) ● Why the letter is a transitional object and shouldn't make excuses for the fee increase ● Ideas for scripting the notification letter and stating the fee increase ● The need for us to be honest with our clients to be able to continue providing great care ● The misconception that schedules and fees should always stay the same; these are unrealistic expectations! ● How to present workable options to clients without feeling like you're abandoning them ● Why clinicians have to do what it takes to care for themselves before they can care for their clients ● Highlights in the conversation with clients about increasing fees: ○ Own your emotions about it. ○ Let the client know the relationship with them is valuable to you. ○ Check in with the client's feelings and options moving forward. ● Why the window of notice should be long enough to prepare for termination or referral One of the questions I get asked all the time as a podcaster is “what podcasts do you listen or subscribe to?” This might surprise you, but there's really only one show that I absolutely have to listen to . . . every week. Actually, every day. Like, I'll literally drop what I'm doing (unless I'm with the family of course) and listen to each episode when it drops. The show is Tesla Daily, which is why I couldn't be more thrilled to have its host Rob Maurer on the show today! If you want a behind-the-curtain peek at how someone with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers produces a hard-hitting podcast every day, you're in the right place. Rob built this show from the ground up and incredibly, launched his first episode from concept to publish in just 48 – 72 hours. Even more impressive is how Rob's built a trust-worthy brand in such a crowded space. What does it take to keep up production with a daily show like this? Why does Rob do what he does and how did he get started? How do you combine an audio-first podcast with the power of YouTube? And what does Rob do... Support this podcast

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):

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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

Miranda Palmer, LMFT, discusses what it means to have a clinical niche, how therapists competently and ethically develop one, and how a clinical niche can impact clinical outcomes. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

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.  

Many clinicians think about creating online courses, and some may even feel pressured to take this step. Online courses are sometimes portrayed as the “golden egg” for clinicians and the pinnacle of achievement. While this is certainly a product with much potential, the key is in balancing online courses with the other aspects of your practice while making sure you are motivated by the right reasons. Learn more in today’s show! Miranda Palmer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from ZinniMe.com. She’s a good friend who is very knowledgeable about the transition from clinical work to online courses. Miranda has helped develop three online courses, so we are having an honest conversation about the good, the bad, and the ugly of online courses. It’s easy to get sucked into feeling obligated to create online courses, but there are unique challenges to be faced. We’ll also get Miranda’s perspective on the hazards and roadblocks inherent in this transition. www.sellingthecouch.com/session222  

Many clinicians think about creating online courses, and some may even feel pressured to take this step. Online courses are sometimes portrayed as the “golden egg” for clinicians and the pinnacle of achievement. While this is certainly a product with much potential, the key is in balancing online courses with the other aspects of your practice while making sure you are motivated by the right reasons. Learn more in today’s show! Miranda Palmer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from ZinniMe.com. She’s a good friend who is very knowledgeable about the transition from clinical work to online courses. Miranda has helped develop three online courses, so we are having an honest conversation about the good, the bad, and the ugly of online courses. It’s easy to get sucked into feeling obligated to create online courses, but there are unique challenges to be faced. We’ll also get Miranda’s perspective on the hazards and roadblocks inherent in this transition. www.sellingthecouch.com/session222  

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/  

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/

I love working with BLANK who BLANK. That's a specialty, or a niche. And when you have a niche, you are able to speak to the heart of the person you're trying to help. Miranda Palmer of ZynnyMe helps therapists create a work/life balance in private practice and she's our amazing guest today. Our topic: A deep dive into the importance of a specialty in a cash-based private practice. The post Private Pay 6: Should You Choose a Specialty in a Cash-Based Private Practice with Miranda Palmer appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

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/  

Miranda's an amazing person, here's what she says about her journey:   How did I end up helping thousands of therapists from all around the world? I failed a licensing exam, by 1 point... and I lived to tell about it. Isn't it funny how something that feels horrible and terrible in the moment can turn into a catalyst for something beautiful.  “Miranda has developed an awesome program. I feel Miranda to be deeply caring and an authentic human. She has a great sense of humor and self confidence. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She is inspiring and has solid ideas that are practical to implement.” — Ginger Bahardar Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor   Today my primary business is inspiring and teaching therapists private practice marketing. I teach them business skills, and not because I'm all about money. I see how clinical outcomes, burnout rate, and overall passion can be impacted positively or negatively by how our businesses run.  If you work for an agency and you don't like your job- you blame your boss. But what if you don't like private practice? What if you are working too hard, making too little, not getting enough vacation time? The boss is... well you.  “Miranda went above and beyond what she offered to provide in the Business Bootcamp! She is highly approachable, she cares deeply for the people she is coaching; truly a person of high integrity. The material provided was extremely valuable and very structured. Miranda took the time to provide personal feedback to many of us even in a group of 50. Which was highly valuable. Her inspirational feedback/feedback and sense of humor brought a levity to times when the bootcamp got intense. I feel I got to know Miranda even though we’ve never met in person and am deeply grateful for this group experience. I highly recommend Miranda!!” — Yasmin Philipos Marriage and Family Therapist Intern I've taught undergraduate psychology courses to students just starting out in the human services field. I've taught graduate courses to Counseling Psychology Students. I've provided clinical supervision to ACSW and MFT Interns. I've started a profitable, cash-pay private practice out of thin air with next to know business experience or contacts. I've launched online programs and had amazing success. I've launched online products and failed... and succeeded. I've been there, I've done that. I'm still doing it. Pushing, creating, day by day uncovering the fullness of my purpose for being on this earth.  “Miranda is knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic as a coach for small service businesses. She packs a wealth of information into her programs, and always over-delivers. Plus, she’s funny and REAL. I highly recommend her!” — Gretchen Kubacky, Psy.D. Certified Bereavement Facilitator. Health Psychologist.   I'm a writer. I'm a teacher. I'm a therapist.  I'm a business coach for therapists at ZynnyMe.com I"m a guide and educator for pre-licensed therapists at MFTGuide.com I'm the co-creator of the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists.  I created and maintain a free online study and support group for pre-licensed therapists.  I love helping inspire therapists and teach them that they can change the world.  Would you like to work together? There are two main ways to work with me, through the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and private coaching.  I'd recommend you find out more about the bootcamp by entering your information here The bulk of therapists I talk to would get the most bang for their buck working with me through the bootcamp! Why? Because we developed it based on hundreds and hundreds of therapists from all around the world.  We've also found that most therapists make big, deep change as part of a community. While we LOVE providing great individual business coaching- truth is- it is expensive and it requires that you have a great support network already established in order to have the most impact.  “Miranda Palmer is a passionate, energetic coach for those looking to building their mental health private practice. Not only is she a clinician herself which means she truly GETS IT, she has understands marketing and business in a way that therapists rarely do. She’s intelligent, knowledgeable and has an amazing sense of humor - all of which combine to make her an invaluable asset to anyone hoping to grow their business and have fun in the process. I love any opportunity I have to engage with her. I always leave feeling excited, refreshed and prepared with new tools and ideas! ” — Traci Lowenthal, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist

Here's what Miranda says about herself, and what others say too:   How did I end up helping thousands of therapists from all around the world? I failed a licensing exam, by 1 point... and I lived to tell about it. Isn't it funny how something that feels horrible and terrible in the moment can turn into a catalyst for something beautiful.  “Miranda has developed an awesome program. I feel Miranda to be deeply caring and an authentic human. She has a great sense of humor and self confidence. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She is inspiring and has solid ideas that are practical to implement.” — Ginger Bahardar Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor   Today my primary business is inspiring and teaching therapists private practice marketing. I teach them business skills, and not because I'm all about money. I see how clinical outcomes, burnout rate, and overall passion can be impacted positively or negatively by how our businesses run.  If you work for an agency and you don't like your job- you blame your boss. But what if you don't like private practice? What if you are working too hard, making too little, not getting enough vacation time? The boss is... well you.  “Miranda went above and beyond what she offered to provide in the Business Bootcamp! She is highly approachable, she cares deeply for the people she is coaching; truly a person of high integrity. The material provided was extremely valuable and very structured. Miranda took the time to provide personal feedback to many of us even in a group of 50. Which was highly valuable. Her inspirational feedback/feedback and sense of humor brought a levity to times when the bootcamp got intense. I feel I got to know Miranda even though we’ve never met in person and am deeply grateful for this group experience. I highly recommend Miranda!!” — Yasmin Philipos Marriage and Family Therapist Intern I've taught undergraduate psychology courses to students just starting out in the human services field. I've taught graduate courses to Counseling Psychology Students. I've provided clinical supervision to ACSW and MFT Interns. I've started a profitable, cash-pay private practice out of thin air with next to know business experience or contacts. I've launched online programs and had amazing success. I've launched online products and failed... and succeeded. I've been there, I've done that. I'm still doing it. Pushing, creating, day by day uncovering the fullness of my purpose for being on this earth.  “Miranda is knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic as a coach for small service businesses. She packs a wealth of information into her programs, and always over-delivers. Plus, she’s funny and REAL. I highly recommend her!” — Gretchen Kubacky, Psy.D. Certified Bereavement Facilitator. Health Psychologist.   I'm a writer. I'm a teacher. I'm a therapist.  I'm a business coach for therapists at ZynnyMe.com I"m a guide and educator for pre-licensed therapists at MFTGuide.com I'm the co-creator of the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists.  I created and maintain a free online study and support group for pre-licensed therapists.  I love helping inspire therapists and teach them that they can change the world.  Would you like to work together? There are two main ways to work with me, through the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and private coaching.  I'd recommend you find out more about the bootcamp by entering your information here The bulk of therapists I talk to would get the most bang for their buck working with me through the bootcamp! Why? Because we developed it based on hundreds and hundreds of therapists from all around the world.  We've also found that most therapists make big, deep change as part of a community. While we LOVE providing great individual business coaching- truth is- it is expensive and it requires that you have a great support network already established in order to have the most impact.  “Miranda Palmer is a passionate, energetic coach for those looking to building their mental health private practice. Not only is she a clinician herself which means she truly GETS IT, she has understands marketing and business in a way that therapists rarely do. She’s intelligent, knowledgeable and has an amazing sense of humor - all of which combine to make her an invaluable asset to anyone hoping to grow their business and have fun in the process. I love any opportunity I have to engage with her. I always leave feeling excited, refreshed and prepared with new tools and ideas! ” — Traci Lowenthal, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist

Here's what Miranda says about her work:    Today my primary business is inspiring and teaching therapists private practice marketing. I teach them business skills, and not because I'm all about money. I see how clinical outcomes, burnout rate, and overall passion can be impacted positively or negatively by how our businesses run.  If you work for an agency and you don't like your job- you blame your boss. But what if you don't like private practice? What if you are working too hard, making too little, not getting enough vacation time? The boss is... well you.  “Miranda went above and beyond what she offered to provide in the Business Bootcamp! She is highly approachable, she cares deeply for the people she is coaching; truly a person of high integrity. The material provided was extremely valuable and very structured. Miranda took the time to provide personal feedback to many of us even in a group of 50. Which was highly valuable. Her inspirational feedback/feedback and sense of humor brought a levity to times when the bootcamp got intense. I feel I got to know Miranda even though we’ve never met in person and am deeply grateful for this group experience. I highly recommend Miranda!!” — Yasmin Philipos Marriage and Family Therapist Intern I've taught undergraduate psychology courses to students just starting out in the human services field. I've taught graduate courses to Counseling Psychology Students. I've provided clinical supervision to ACSW and MFT Interns. I've started a profitable, cash-pay private practice out of thin air with next to know business experience or contacts. I've launched online programs and had amazing success. I've launched online products and failed... and succeeded. I've been there, I've done that. I'm still doing it. Pushing, creating, day by day uncovering the fullness of my purpose for being on this earth.  “Miranda is knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic as a coach for small service businesses. She packs a wealth of information into her programs, and always over-delivers. Plus, she’s funny and REAL. I highly recommend her!” — Gretchen Kubacky, Psy.D. Certified Bereavement Facilitator. Health Psychologist.   I'm a writer. I'm a teacher. I'm a therapist.  I'm a business coach for therapists at ZynnyMe.com I"m a guide and educator for pre-licensed therapists at MFTGuide.com I'm the co-creator of the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists.  I created and maintain a free online study and support group for pre-licensed therapists.  I love helping inspire therapists and teach them that they can change the world.  Would you like to work together? There are two main ways to work with me, through the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists and private coaching. 

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.

MIRANDA Palmer, is a therapist who stumbled into helping other therapists through a unique twist of fate. She loves to help therapists uncover their awesomeness so they can do exactly what they were made to do- Build Happy Practices. She provides free monthly trainings and is the co-developer of the Business School Bootcamp for Therapists. She continuous to inspire therapists and teach them that they can change the world! See her beautiful infographic show notes, plus her top tips and advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs at www.TodaysLeadingWomen.com or by clicking here!