Licensed or Associate Therapist

Palo Alto Therapy

. Maintain a typical caseload of 21–22 billable hours per week .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapy to diverse populations, including individuals, children, teens, adults, families, and couples, while utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, and Gottman Method. Holds an active California license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) and collaborates effectively within a therapist-owned team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active California License (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)Experience With Individuals, Children, Teens, And CouplesEvidence-Based Approaches (CBT, EFT, Gottman Method)Collaborative MindsetSustainable Clinical Work

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Hard Skills

Therapy ProvisionTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationClient MatchingEvidence-Based Therapy

Soft Skills

CollaborationMindfulnessCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

California License (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Industry Keywords

Billable HoursCaseload ManagementTherapist-Owned TeamIn-Person TherapyHybrid Therapy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a typical caseload of 21–22 billable hours per week
Provide therapy to individuals, children, teens, adults, families, and couples
Participate in notes, treatment planning, weekly consultations, and training
Provide input on caseload and client matching based on clinical interests
Focus on clinical work while the practice handles scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing
Work in an in-person or hybrid setting in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or San Jose
Collaborate within a therapist-owned team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active California license: LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
Associates are welcome to apply
Experience working with individuals, children, teens, and couples is a plus
Comfortable with evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EFT, and Gottman Method (preferred but not required)
Collaborative mindset
Ready to do sustainable, good work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (employer covers 50%)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Malpractice insurance covered
Cell phone reimbursement
PTO
Paid sick leave
Paid continuing education (CEs)
Weekly consultation groups
Skills training
Full CBT/OCD certification
Dedicated couples-practice consultation group
Scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing handled by the practice