The zynnyme Blog

Private Practice Blog for Therapists

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.

Building a Private Practice: Real Life Stories Featuring Colleen, LMFT

Colleen shares her story of becoming a clinician as a second career and integrating her love of art and journalism. She gives a wealth of information about being yourself in your practice and building something you love.

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Guest Blog: Private Practice Success Stories: Traci Lowenthal, Psy.D.

"A big thank you to Dr. Traci Lowenthal for sharing her private practice story. Too many therapists feel alone on the journey of starting a private practice. Share your favorite part of Traci's story in the comments section!." -Kelly and Miranda

I still remember sitting in one of my first graduate school classes. You know the one: “Let’s go around and introduce ourselves, tell each other how we came to enroll in the program, and a potential long-term goal we have.” I was the only one to say I wanted to work in private practice.

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First Play Therapy

Miranda Palmer 10/24/14 Miranda Palmer 10/24/14

Celtic Art Therapy

I got the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Erin to interview her about how she stumbled onto something great that really helps people while doing something she loved!

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Therapist Stories: The Journey to Consulting and Training with Roy Kiessling

We speak with EMDR Consulting Founder Roy Kiessling, LISW about EMDR and his journey in consulting and training.

Kelly Higdon 9/26/14 Kelly Higdon 9/26/14

Writing for Therapists. An Interview with Nicole

Miranda Palmer 9/20/14 Miranda Palmer 9/20/14

Private Practice: Out of the box with intensive retreats

Learn all about Dr. Ricky Greenwald’s intensive therapy retreats focused on great outcomes for clients on this zynnyme podcast episode.

Sara Wong 4/10/14 Sara Wong 4/10/14

Adding Value to Mental Health Work: Do WE See Our Value?

Kelly Higdon 2/21/14 Kelly Higdon 2/21/14

1 Lesson From The ER

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Can We Be Thankful for Failure?

Helping people know that they can live out their true purpose is our true passion at zynnyme. And failure is what got me there. Has a failure sidetracked you? Know that you can move forward! Can you see where previous failures or bad experiences are benefitting your life today? Take a moment to just explore both sides of the failure.

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An Amazing Therapist

Kelly Higdon 8/6/13 Kelly Higdon 8/6/13

I am a liar and a fraud

“BST was the best investment I have made in myself. I went from working 45-50 hours per week to working 25 hrs, doubling my income,” Cyndi

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