06/05/2026
hiring a private practice consultant can be a "why didn't I do this sooner?" decision. it can also be a "why did I pay to feel confused and mildly gaslit?" decision. both happen to smart therapists.
the consulting world has genuinely excellent, ethical people in it. it also has a loud corner where confidence gets built out of hype and marketing sparkle. so we wrote down nine red flags to help you tell the difference: guaranteed income numbers with no mention of ethics, one-method gospel, "I did it once so I can teach you," dependency culture, undisclosed affiliate bias, and more.
a red flag isn't a verdict on someone's character. it's a mismatch warning. your job is to protect your time, money, nervous system, and business. discernment, not judgment.
https://zynnyme.com/blog/trainings-for-therapists-who-feel-burnt-out