Hiring: Couples Therapist/ Marriage & Family Therapist - Part-time - Arlington, VA (Hybrid or Remote)
Advance Your Career as a Specialized Couples Therapist at Sage & Fifth Therapy Place!
Position: Couples Therapist / Marriage & Family Therapist — Part-time (10–15 sessions/week)
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid / 100% Remote Options Available)
Are you a mid-career therapist ready to deepen your expertise and step into a more specialized, high-impact role — without committing to a full-time caseload? Are you looking for a practice where you can focus on meaningful clinical work, develop advanced skills in couples therapy, and grow professionally within a supportive, high-caliber team? 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 experienced clinicians to join our Couples Therapy team based in Arlington, VA. Our couples therapy services are offered as a premium self-pay specialty, allowing therapists to focus on high-quality clinical work while being compensated at the highest level.
Specialization Focus:
Every therapist on our team chooses a niche specialization track, supported by practice-sponsored trainings. These are some of the specialization tracks available for Couples Therapists on our team:
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Interracial Couples Therapy
High-Conflict Relationships & Communication Repair
Repair After Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma
Perinatal & Postpartum Couples Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy for Neurodivergent–Neurotypical Partnerships
Couples Therapy for Consensual Non-monogamy and Kink
Couples Therapy for Fertility Struggles & Family Planning Stress
Couples Therapy for Parenting Stress
We are looking for clinicians already experienced in couples therapy (ideally EFT), or seasoned therapists motivated to receive advanced training to specialize in Couples Therapy with a focus on one or more of these specialty areas. Prior experience in Couples Therapy is required.
Why Mid-Career Therapists Choose Sage & Fifth:
Elevate Your Clinical Practice: Build a recognized specialty in couples therapy within a premium private-pay setting.
Intentional Caseload Building: We support you in developing a consistent caseload aligned with your availability and clinical interests.
Sustainable Part-Time Role: Maintain a balanced schedule with 10–15 sessions per week.
Flexible Work Options: Choose fully remote work or hybrid scheduling with in-person sessions at our premium Arlington office.
Full Administrative Support so you can focus on clinical care.
Advanced Training Opportunities: Extensive CEU and specialty training support
Collaborative Team Culture: Growth-oriented team with regular consultation meetings and professional development.
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality couples therapy services and build strong therapeutic alliances with couples.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
Conduct consultations for couples referred by the practice.
Collaborate with individual therapists, psychiatrists, or other providers when appropriate.
Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Who We’re Looking For:
Licensure: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, PhD, or PsyD licensed in Virginia (required). DC license a plus.
Experience: Mid-career clinicians with prior experience providing couples therapy who want to take their career to the next level.
Commitment to Growth: Motivated professionals ready to deepen their specialization.
Cultural Competency: Experience working with diverse populations and relationship structures. We are an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, BIPOC-inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES) supportive, body-positive, and sex-positive practice.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using EMRs and telehealth platforms.
Remote Eligibility: Remote clinicians must hold a Virginia license (additional state licenses welcome).
Preference for:
Therapists trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Independently licensed clinicians
Therapists licensed in VA and DC and/or MD
Clinicians with mindfulness-based or holistic therapy orientation
Experience or interest in perinatal mental health, neurodiversity-affirming care, LGBTQIA+ care, or multicultural therapy
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Pay:
$115–$175 per couples session, based on therapist experience.
Specialized Training: Practice Sponsored advanced training opportunities in EFT, trauma, EMDR, perinatal mental health, LGBTQIA+ care, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and more.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop a niche and advance your clinical specialization.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following to careers@sageandfifththerapy.com with “Couples Therapist — Arlington VA” in the subject line:
Cover Letter
Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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 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. If you're a Couples Therapist/ Marriage & Family Therapist looking to join a thriving diverse practice in the DMV area or are looking to step change your career path by specializing in couples therapy, then Sage & Fifth Therapy Place is the place for you!
