Life by Design Therapy™ is a holistic therapy group practice that values cultural competency, LGBTQ+ sensitivity, and holistic healing for our diverse Bay Area communities. We take pride in creating a safe, healing, and honoring space for clients and aim to enhance the mental well being of kids, adults, families, and couples in our diverse communities.

Life by Design Therapy™ is located in Berkeley, Richmond, and Online. As a practice, we are rooted in our values around support, connection, professionalism, and empowerment.

The 5 main Functions of a Clinical Therapist at Life by Design Therapy are:

• Delivering high-quality Individual, Couples, and Family therapy sessions to our diverse Bay Area clients.

• Writing and maintaining clinical notes using our secure EHR system.

• Developing treatment plans for client care using holistic and somatic treatment approaches

• Attending every other month team meetings (Monday mornings) for team collaboration and support.

• Attending in-house trainings for professional development and growth throughout the year.

we value:

1. Honest, open and authentic communication

2. Connection and collaboration

3. Personal and professional growth and self-empowerment

4. Work-life balance

5. Supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities

6. Increasing mental health awareness for all

• Competitive Compensation ($75 -$95 per hour for Licensed Therapists)

• Solid support staff to assist with client billing and payments, onboarding, and scheduling

• W2 employee status with full coverage liability insurance

• Semiannual Bonuses (marketing and blogging required to receive bonus)

• Monthly Productivity Bonuses

• Paid Sick Time

• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching (both part-time and full-time employees)

• Annual Continuing Education (CE) Allowance (both part-time and full-time employees)

• Health and dental insurance benefits (full-time employees only) 

• Life Insurance (full-time employees only)

• Annual Charitable Donations to an organization of your choosing

• Supportive team environment fostering personal and professional growth

• Comfortable offices conveniently located in Downtown Berkeley and Richmond (Currently in-person in our Downtown Berkeley office)

• Dedication to professional development with in-house training by holistic professionals and therapists 

• Opportunities for future growth within the company, including supervisory and other leadership roles

We are looking for a Licensed Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD) or Experienced Associates (AMFT, APCC, ASW, etc.) to provide outpatient therapy to clients of Life by Design Therapy™.  Clinical therapy services include treatment of adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. Treatment specialties may include; teens, children, couples, or trauma therapy.  

Part- Time Positions: Must be available to hold between 16-20 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and scheduled by Life by Design Therapy. Hours must include some evenings (2 minimum) and a 2+ hour shift on the weekend (remote okay).

Full- Time Positions: Must be available to hold at least 24 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and scheduled by Life by Design Therapy™. Hours must include some evenings (2-3 minimum) and a 2+ hour shift on the weekend (remote okay).

Remote Only Positions: Full flexibility over schedule

Flexible start date

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work

• Active, unrestricted license (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC) in the State of CA.  A copy must be provided to Life by Design Therapy.

• Available to hold the number of client sessions identified for part-time or full-time positions per week.

• Must have competency in providing a form of holistic psychotherapy to clients.  (Somatic, Transpersonal, Expressive Arts, Hakomi, Narrative, etc.)

• Have experience and a dedication to supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and interracial/multicultural couples and families.

• Must be open to provide community offerings in the form of group therapy, workshops, speaking engagements, trainings, blogging, etc. 

• Candidates must not work in another group or solo practice.

• Willing and able to commit to Life by Design Therapy for at least 2 years.

• Prior experience in a private practice setting.

• At least three years’ experience post-unrestricted licensure.

1) Please send resume and cover letter to kirsten@lifebydesigntherapy.com

2) Please complete our Licensed Employment Questionnaire