Money can be stressful and confusing for therapists and health practitioners in private practice – dealing with all of our feelings and stories about it, understanding how to actually manage our business finances, and making money work for us in our lives can feel so daunting that many therapists just avoid dealing with money altogether. Join Linzy Bonham, therapist and creator of Money Skills for Therapists, as she demystifies all things private practice finances through short and sweet solo episodes, conversations with therapists who have transformed their relationships with money, and live coaching calls with Money Skills for Therapists students.
I’m a private practice therapist turned money coach, and the creator of Money Skills for Therapists. I help therapists and health practitioners in private practice feel calm and in control of their finances.
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Are you ready to take control of your finances and build a business that works for you? In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to have Mike Michalowicz, creator of Profit First, joining me on the podcast. We dive deep into the key misconceptions about Profit First, especially in the therapy space, and we explore how understanding profit differently can make a huge impact on your business and well-being.
Are you unsure how to balance insurance with private pay in your private practice? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Katie, who is exploring how to make insurance work for her while avoiding overworking herself in private practice. Katie is seeking clarity on whether it’s possible to take insurance and still build a financially sustainable practice without overloading her schedule.
How do you heal your relationship with money and shift your mindset around finances? In today’s episode, Linzy sits down with Bari Tessler, a financial therapist and the author of The Art of Money, to explore the emotional and somatic aspects of financial healing. Bari shares her decades of experience working with clients to shift their money stories and provides actionable insights on how to approach money with clarity, presence, and compassion.
What financial protections do you need when you own your own private practice? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Katie, a therapist transitioning to full-time private practice. Katie is wondering whether she should focus on building an emergency savings fund or invest in disability insurance, especially since she’s the provider in her family.
Do you struggle to prioritize your own self-care in the face of your clients’ needs? In today’s coaching episode, Linzy talks with Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck, co-founders of Intentional Therapist, about the importance of self-compassion for therapists and how it intersects with money and practice sustainability.
How do you stay aligned with your values when your taxes fund things you don’t believe in? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy responds to a question from Lessey, a therapist grappling with the ethical dilemma of paying taxes that support government practices and systems she finds morally troubling. Lessey is exploring whether it’s possible to feel at peace with paying taxes in a system that doesn’t align with her values, and whether there’s anything she can do about it.
Do you ever find yourself making financial decisions that don’t really make sense—but you keep making them anyway? Maybe it’s impulse spending, avoiding your budget, or putting off big financial decisions. In today’s episode, Linzy sits down with Robin Valadares, physiotherapist and personal finance educator, to unpack some of the biggest barriers that stop health practitioners from managing their personal finances.
How can you make sure that the professional development courses you’re choosing actually align with your bigger goals? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Stef, a current Money Skills for Therapists student, who is struggling to navigate the flood of course offerings that all seem exciting but might not be the best use of her time or money. Stef shares how she’s been struggling with whether each course is a strategic investment or just another shiny opportunity.
How do you balance serving your community with the financial realities of running a group practice? In this coaching episode, Linzy sits down with Anastasia Canfield, owner of Creative Remedies, a multidisciplinary practice supporting neurodivergent, queer, and BIPOC clients through expressive arts therapies. Anastasia shares the challenge of staying true to her mission of serving marginalized communities while ensuring she can offer fair wages and benefits to her team.
How do you stay aligned with your values when your taxes fund things you don’t believe in? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy responds to a question from Lessey, a therapist grappling with the ethical dilemma of paying taxes that support government practices and systems she finds morally troubling. Lessey is exploring whether it’s possible to feel at peace with paying taxes in a system that doesn’t align with her values, and whether there’s anything she can do about it.
Do you ever find yourself making financial decisions that don’t really make sense—but you keep making them anyway? Maybe it’s impulse spending, avoiding your budget, or putting off big financial decisions. In today’s episode, Linzy sits down with Robin Valadares, physiotherapist and personal finance educator, to unpack some of the biggest barriers that stop health practitioners from managing their personal finances.
How can you make sure that the professional development courses you’re choosing actually align with your bigger goals? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Stef, a current Money Skills for Therapists student, who is struggling to navigate the flood of course offerings that all seem exciting but might not be the best use of her time or money. Stef shares how she’s been struggling with whether each course is a strategic investment or just another shiny opportunity.
We Help Therapists in Private
Practice & Group Practice Owners
Feel Calm & in Control
of Their Finances
