Hiring: EMDR Therapist - Part-time or Full-time - Arlington, VA (Hybrid) - LPC/ LMFT/ LICSW/PsyD/PhD/LGPC/ LGSW/ Resident in Counseling
Advance Your Career as a Specialized EMDR Therapist at Sage & Fifth Therapy Place!
Position: EMDR Therapist — LPC / LMFT / LCSW / LICSW / Psychologist — Full time or Part-time (minimum 10 sessions/week)
Location: Arlington, VA — Hybrid (In-Person & Telehealth) - Serving Northern Virginia
Are you an experienced trauma therapist ready to deepen your expertise and focus on high-quality, specialized clinical work with EMDR?
If so, Sage & Fifth Therapy Place is the place for you.
We are a fast-growing, specialized therapy group practice serving Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area, seeking clinicians with strong trauma therapy experience who are ready to refine their expertise and work with motivated, depth-oriented clients in our premium Arlington, VA office.
Who This Role Is Ideal For
✅ Experienced Trauma Therapists (Preferred)
2–4+ years of trauma therapy experience
Completed Basic EMDR Training
Comfortable providing EMDR for PTSD, complex trauma, and attachment wounds
Seeking a specialized, high-quality clinical environment
✅ Early-Career Trauma Therapists (Selective Consideration)
LGPC or LGSW with at least 1 year of post-graduate trauma therapy experience
Strong trauma conceptualization skills
Deep interest in specializing in EMDR
Willing to commit to a full-time caseload
For early-career clinicians hired full-time, the practice will provide EMDR training through a certified EMDR training organization.
Fresh graduates will not be considered for this role. Please refer to our Holistic Psychotherapist job posting if you are newly graduating.
About the Role
Our trauma therapy services are positioned as a premium specialty within the practice. Independently licensed EMDR clinicians primarily serve self-pay clients, allowing for focused, depth-oriented clinical work and competitive compensation.
Early-career clinicians may build a hybrid caseload of self-pay and insurance clients while completing EMDR training.
We currently have five EMDR therapists on the team with full caseloads.
Specialization Focus
We are building a highly specialized EMDR team serving clients navigating:
PTSD & Complex Trauma
Developmental & Attachment Trauma
Sexual Violence & Abuse Recovery
Medical & Birth Trauma
Trauma in High-Functioning Professionals
Racial Trauma & Culturally Responsive EMDR
Why Therapists Choose Sage & Fifth:
Elevate Your Clinical Practice: Develop a recognized specialty in trauma therapy within a premium private-pay setting.
Intentional Caseload Building: We support you in developing a consistent caseload of self-pay clients aligned with your expertise and availability.
Sustainable Part-Time Role: Maintain a balanced schedule with 10–15 sessions per week.
Hybrid Work Model: Flexible schedule with a mix of in-person sessions in our Arlington office and telehealth sessions.
Administrative Support: We provide support for scheduling, billing, telehealth, and EMR systems.
Advanced Training Opportunities
Collaborative Team Culture: Growth-oriented team with regular consultation meetings and professional development.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality trauma therapy using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches.
Build strong therapeutic alliances with clients.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
Conduct consultations for clients referred by the practice.
Collaborate with psychiatrists or other providers when appropriate.
Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Who We’re Looking For:
Qualifications
Licensed in Virginia (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, PhD, PsyD, Resident in Counseling, LGSW)
DC license a plus
1-4+ years of post graduate Trauma therapy experience required
EMDR training strongly preferred
Willingness to provide in-person sessions in Arlington, VA
Commitment to Growth: Motivated professionals ready to deepen their specialization.
Cultural Competency: Experience working with diverse populations.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using EMRs and telehealth platforms.
Availability: Willingness to provide in-person sessions in Arlington as part of a hybrid schedule.
Preferred:
Independently licensed clinicians (LPC, LMFT, LICSW, PhD, PsyD)
Dual-licensed in VA + DC and/or MD
Therapists trained in EMDR
Clinicians with mindfulness-based or holistic therapy orientation
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Pay:
$115–$175 per session for part-time therapists, based on therapists experience.
For Full-time therapists (Caseload of 24+ sessions per week) - Compensation Package of 78K-90k with paid leave, training benefits and a telecommunications allowance.
Individual and group supervision for licensure in DC & VA included for LGPC and LGSW therapists.
Specialized Training: Training benefits, including fully funded trainings in EMDR therapy for full time therapists and training allowances for Part-time Therapists to further specialize in a niche.
The ideal candidate will already be trained in EMDR therapy, having completed their Basic EMDR training. Candidates who have experience in other modalities for Trauma Therapy who want to get training in EMDR after joining will be considered for a full time position and practice will provide EMDR training through a certified organization.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through our secure job portal:
You will be asked to upload:
A Cover Letter (required)
Your Resume
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We look forward to learning more about you.
About Us:
Sage & Fifth Therapy Place is a mindfulness-based, holistic psychotherapy group practice serving Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. We specialize in trauma therapy, couples therapy, perinatal mental health, and culturally responsive care.
Our practice is intentionally designed to support therapists as much as clients — helping early and mid career clinicians refine their niche, grow professionally, and feel deeply supported by a collaborative team.
Many therapists join us when they are ready for a meaningful next chapter in their careers — one focused on specialization, impact, and professional fulfillment. We provide specialized therapy for clients and offer EMDR as a self-pay therapy service so our senior EMDR therapists are compensated at the highest level.
