Licensed Therapist, Adults and Couples

Palo Alto Therapy

. **Join Our Passionate Team at Palo Alto Therapy!** .

Posted 5/21/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

**Join Our Passionate Team at Palo Alto Therapy!**
Are you a therapist who enjoys working with a varied caseload — individuals, teens, adults, and couples? At Palo Alto Therapy, we're a therapist-owned practice with a collaborative, supportive culture, and we're looking for someone who's comfortable and enthusiastic about working across multiple populations.
Our administrative team handles scheduling, billing, and marketing so you can stay focused on what you do best: great clinical work. Clients are carefully matched to therapists based on clinical interest and fit — so you're working with people you're genuinely passionate about helping.
Why Work with Us?**Competitive Compensation**: $95–$110/hour (part-time) or $100,000 salary (full-time) as a W-2 employee
**Serious About Training: **Weekly consultation and skills groups plus a minimum of 18 CE credits per year — provided at no cost to you
**CBT & OCD Certification:** Full certification training provided through Palo Alto Therapy
**Couples Support: **Couples-specific consultation group and supervision for therapists building or expanding their couples caseload
**Great Client Matching**: We take the time to match you with clients you're excited to work with
**No Admin Hassles:** We handle scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing so you can focus on clients
**In-Person & Telehealth**: Hybrid options available depending on role and location
**Community-Centered Practice**: A genuine team culture — not just a room rental with a shared waiting area

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Active California license 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, CA | In-person and hybrid options available

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Full-Time:**
- 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
**Part-Time:**
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive hourly rate ($95–$110/hour)
- PTO
- Malpractice insurance covered
- Cell phone reimbursement
**All Staff:**
- 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CBTGottman MethodEFTevidence-based approachesclinical workcouples therapyindividual therapyteen therapyadministrative skillsclient matching

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetteam-orientedenthusiasmcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsflexibilitypassion for helpingadaptabilitysupportive culture

Certifications

California licenseLMFTLCSWLPCCCBT & OCD CertificationCE credits