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Money Skills For TherapistsAuthor: Linzy Bonham
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. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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204: Breaking the Martyr Cycle: Therapists, Money Shame, and Self-Care
Episode 204
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
If you’ve ever felt a quiet tension between wanting your practice to support you and feeling like you shouldn’t need that… you’re not alone. This is something I see all the time with therapists—where caring deeply about clients starts to blur into overlooking your own needs. In my conversation with Tiffany McLain, we’re looking at how that pattern shows up around money, and why it can feel so uncomfortable to want more, charge more, or build a practice that actually sustains you.Register for our free Overcoming Money Shame workshop series!Join me live on Zoom from Monday, April 20th to Thursday, April 23rd for a daily one-hour workshop at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.If you’re tired of feeling confused, overwhelmed, or ashamed when it comes to your private practice finances, this free workshop series will help you move from money shame and confusion to clarity, calm and confidence—with practical tools and real support each day.Plus, you’ll have a chance to win $500 just for attending live!Click here and sign up to save your spot or register to get the replays.When Taking Care of Yourself Feels UncomfortableA lot of therapists have been shaped by roles where being helpful, accommodating, and selfless was the expectation. Over time, that can turn into a quiet habit of minimizing your own needs—especially when it comes to your finances. So when it comes time to look at your numbers, set fees, or think about what you actually need to earn, it can feel off. Not because you’re doing something wrong, but because it goes against a pattern you’ve been living in for a long time.That’s where a lot of the tension comes from. Part of you knows your practice needs to work financially, and another part of you feels uncomfortable prioritizing that.Connection and Support Change the PatternWhat begins to change things is having space to talk about this openly. When you’re in conversation with other therapists who are navigating the same thing, it becomes easier to question old assumptions and try something different.(00:05:28) Expectations of selflessness in psychology(00:10:55) Unpacking childhood money shame(00:13:58) Importance of a supportive community(00:22:56) Setting boundaries and raising fees(00:26:45) Valuing your work and worth(00:29:35) Overcoming shame around money(00:30:54) Money workshops for therapistsLetting Your Practice Support You TooYour work is about supporting others—but your practice needs to support you, too. When your finances are unclear or stretched, it shows up in your energy, your boundaries, and how sustainable your work feels. As you get clearer on what you need and allow yourself to adjust your fees, things start to feel more steady. A sustainable practice isn’t built on overextending—it’s built on balance, support, and letting your work give back to you.Get to Know Linzy Bonham: Linzy Bonham is a private practice therapist turned money coach who helps private practice owners and health professionals feel calm and in control of their finances through her coaching at Money Nuts & Bolts and her podcast Money Skills for Therapists.It all started when she saw her extremely skilled colleagues struggle with the money side of business. Some had even left private practice, or were avoiding starting one, because the financial side was too stressful.So Linzy decided to help therapists and health professionals develop peace of mind about their money. Since so many were never taught these skills, she focuses on the “how” of making the business side of private practice doable, and even super satisfying.Follow Linzy Bonham:About Page: https://moneynutsandbolts.com/about/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linzybonham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneynutsandbolts/About Tiffany McLain: Tiffany McLain, LMFT, is a clinical fee strategist who helps therapists in private practice increase their income while improving the quality of their work. Through her program, The Lean In. MAKE BANK. Academy, she guides clinicians in shifting the mindset patterns that keep them under-earning, so they can confidently charge premium, cash-pay fees and build more sustainable practices. Known for her direct, empowering approach, Tiffany focuses on helping therapists work less, earn more, and show up more fully for their clients.Connect with Tiffany and Lean In. MAKE BANK.:Website: https://leaninmakebank.comFun with Fees Calculator: https://leaninmakebank.com/fee-calculator/Email: hey@leaninmakebank.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaninmakebank/Website: https://leaninmakebank.com
