EMDR Therapist

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)

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 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 LGPC/ LGSW Holistic Psychotherapist job posting if you are newly graduating or graduating soon.

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.

Preferrence for:

• 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:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter (Required)

• 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 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.