Episode 96:  Building a Therapy Practice Together: Two Women, One Vision - Haven for Healing

Episode 96: Building a Therapy Practice Together: Two Women, One Vision - Haven for Healing

January 28, 2026 · 37 min

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This episode features a discussion with Kelly Dyckman and Andrea Cernero about building a psychotherapy practice and the mental health challenges facing children and working mothers.

In this powerful and insightful episode, we sit down with Kelly Dyckman and Andrea Cernero who co-founded Haven for Healing, a psychotherapy practice in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, sharing the journey of how collaboration, clarity of roles, and a shared mission turned their dream into reality. They open up about what it truly takes to build a mental health practice from the ground up, how they identified their individual strengths, and why coming together as partners allowed them to better serve their community. From business alignment to trust and communication, their story offers inspiration for women considering entrepreneurship or partnership-based ventures. The conversation also dives deep into the mental health challenges facing today’s children and teens, including anxiety, social pressures, emotional regulation, and the lasting effects of recent societal changes. The founders share what they are seeing firsthand in their practice and how early intervention and family support can make a meaningful difference. Additionally, we explore the unique stressors impacting working moms, from burnout and guilt to balancing career, parenting, and personal well-being. With compassion and…

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Guests: Kelly Dyckman, Andrea Cernero

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Organizations: Haven for Healing

Places: Shrewsbury, New Jersey

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