EMDR Therapist

Sage & Fifth Therapy Place • Arlington, VA

1d • $115 - $175 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree