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Hundreds of articles on building, growing, and sustaining your private practice — written by therapists, for therapists. Not recycled generic business advice.

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Starting a Practice Costs for Starting a Counseling Practice The real breakdown of what it costs to launch — no fluff, no scare tactics, just numbers.

Burnout & Sustainability Free CEUs for Therapists and Counselors Our constantly updated list of free continuing education opportunities — because learning shouldn't break the bank.

Group Practice Group Practice Guide to Profitability Why your group practice might not be profitable — and the business model shifts that fix it.

Fees & Insurance The Awkward Money Conversations Every Therapist Dreads Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about — what you make, what you should make, and why it matters.

The Hidden Dangers of Tech Therapy Contracts: Ethics, Labor, and the Fight for Fair Pay with Liath

In this episode, Miranda, Kelly, and Laith dig into how venture-backed tech companies are transforming the therapy landscape, revealing hidden risks in contracts, ethical dilemmas with AI and client data, and why therapists need to take back their power by making well-informed choices about where they work.

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“You Make HOW Much?!” The Awkward Money Conversations Therapists Dread

Ever wonder how much of a therapist’s session fee they actually keep? After expenses, taxes, and unpaid admin work, the take-home pay is often much lower than expected. Let’s break down where the money goes and why setting the right rate is essential for a sustainable practice.

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The Ultimate Guide to the California Law and Ethics Exam for AMFTs and LMFTs

Part of becoming an AMFT or LMFT in California is passing the CA Law and Ethics Exam. Learn everything you need to know about this exam process and how to best prepare for it!

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Embracing Possibilities in Private Practice with Maya

Maya shares how she embraced the roadmap that Business School for Therapists provided to build a life and business that serves her.

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FREE Private Practice Therapist Meditation

Check out this quick 15-minute meditation to help you get reconnected to your heart, body, and spirit.

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Giving Back to the Community as a Private Practice Owner with Sonila

Discover how Sonila manages to run a private practice and a non-profit organization simultaneously to give back to the community!

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Training for Private Practice: Why Business School for Therapists

zynnyme’s Business School for Therapists offers private practice owners the skills and trainings to launch, grow, or expand a successful, impact-driven, sustainable business.

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Private Practice Business Advice

zynnyme goes over private practice business advice for therapists, including how to create a private practice business plan.

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Writing Treatment Plans in Under Ten Minutes with Barbara

Learn more about treatment plans, why they’re important, and some common treatment plan mistakes to avoid!

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Pros and Cons of Working Remotely Versus in the Office in Private Practice

There are many benefits to providing in-office and remote therapy sessions to clients, but which one is the best for you? Today, we go over the pros and cons of each setup.

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Starting a Private Therapy Practice in Canada in 2023

zynnyme covers specific steps and tips on how to help you start a private therapy practice in Canada, featuring a private therapy practice in Canada checklist.

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Private Practice Licensure Designations by State: Who We Help

One of the questions we often hear is, “Do you work with (insert license)?” The truth is… the field of helpers and healers is vast. We even have some healers outside of the traditional mental health spaces whom we’ve worked with as well. We thought it might be helpful for you to see the license types we’ve worked with in each state (and internationally as well).

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