Welcome back to Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories!

Today, host Miranda Palmer sits down with Dr. Carmy, founder of Destined Horizons — a multi-state group mental health practice serving Georgia, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Dr. Carmy's path to therapy wasn't a straight line. From being the friend everyone came to for advice, to earning an MBA before finally answering her true calling as a therapist, her journey is one many practitioners will relate to.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

1. The real challenges of building a private practice from scratch — including burnout, balancing family life, and navigating the financial realities of running a group practice
2. How she transitioned from solo clinician to group practice owner and the systems that made it possible
3. Why finding community and support changed everything for her business and her well-being
4. Her passion for supporting other helping professionals and normalizing mental health care in Black and brown communities

Whether you're just starting your private practice, thinking about expanding to a group model, or deep in the weeds of managing it all, this conversation is packed with honest, practical wisdom from someone who's been through it.

Grab your coffee and let's dive in.

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