Licensed or Associate Therapist - Couples, Individuals, Adults

Palo Alto Therapy

. Work with a varied caseload of individuals, teens, adults, and couples .

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 clinical therapy services to diverse populations, including individuals, teens, and couples, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT. Holds an active California license or associate registration and is trained in Gottman Method or EFT, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

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Active California License (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)Experience With Individuals, Teens, And CouplesTraining In Gottman Method Or EFTEvidence-Based Approaches (CBT)Collaborative, Team-Oriented Mindset

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Hard Skills

Clinical Therapy ServicesCBTOCD Certification TrainingCouples-Specific ConsultationEvidence-Based Approaches

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth Options

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California LicenseAssociate Registration

Industry Keywords

Couples CaseloadClinical WorkConsultation GroupsIn-Person TherapyHybrid Options

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a varied caseload of individuals, teens, adults, and couples
Provide clinical therapy services across multiple populations
Participate in weekly consultation and skills groups
Complete CBT and OCD certification training through Palo Alto Therapy
Build or expand a couples caseload with couples-specific consultation and supervision
Focus on clinical work while administrative staff handle scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing
Serve clients matched according to clinical interests and fit
Work through in-person and telehealth options depending on role and location

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active California license or associate registration required (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
Experience working with individuals, teens, and couples required
Training in Gottman Method or EFT preferred
Comfortable using evidence-based approaches (CBT and other modalities)
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Available at least 2 afternoons or evenings per week (weekends a plus)
Locations: Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Jose, CA
In-person and hybrid options available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance including dental, vision, and life (we cover 50% of your premium)
PTO and paid sick leave
401k
Malpractice insurance covered
Cell phone reimbursement
Weekly consultation and skills groups
Minimum 18 CE credits per year provided
CBT and OCD Certification through Palo Alto Therapy
Couples-specific consultation group
Client matching based on your clinical interests
Licensed therapists earn $100,000 (full-time) as a W-2 employee