Margot Lamson Therapy is a growing holistic, trauma-focused psychotherapy group delivering deep, whole-person care. We are seeking to hire an EMDR Psychotherapist. Our work blends EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and body-based/somatic modalities (e.g., Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing) and attachment-based psychotherapy with a warm, relational style.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly W-2 compensation with transparent ramp-up
- Modest annual training stipend (courses/CE, licensure renewals; policy-based)
- Consultation & mentorship in EMDR, IFS, Somatic approaches
- A supportive, low-ego culture that balances warmth + accountability
- A potential growth path to salaried clinician, leadership roles and/or opportunities to help shape intensives and future programming
We serve working professionals and creatives navigating trauma (acute, relational), anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD/neurodivergence, dissociation, and life transitions. We support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, ADHD/neurodivergence, and identity-related stressors, including LGBTQIA+ clients, BIPOC communities, immigrants/first-gen, and those from diverse faith and cultural traditions. We also offer extended sessions and therapy intensives (90–180+ min, full-day options) for clients who benefit from deeper, more complete processing. We help clients move from “managing” to meaningful transformation—pairing relational warmth with body-based, evidence-driven care.
Mission: Provide trauma-informed, holistic care that helps clients reconnect with themselves, break unhelpful patterns, and experience lasting well-being.
Vision: Therapy as transformation—not just coping—through mind-body healing, relational support, and lifelong growth.
Values: Humility (client as expert; lifelong learning) Collaboration (healing in relationship, strong team culture) Inclusivity & Justice (affirming, culturally responsive, systemic awareness) Excellence (advanced training; compassion + skill).
The Role
We’re welcoming a full-time EMDR therapist (W-2, hourly) to provide high-quality, trauma-informed psychotherapy via telehealth (and optional in-person, if/when available). You’ll carry a steady caseload of weekly clients and/or extended sessions/intensives, with strong clinical autonomy, collaborative consultation, and structured mentorship.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide individual psychotherapy (45–60 min) and, if aligned, 90–180+ min intensives using EMDR (as needed) along with IFS/somatic approaches
- Create clear treatment plans, track outcomes, and complete timely notes in our HIPAA-compliant EHR
- Coordinate care with outside providers as needed; uphold ethics, privacy, and boundaries
- Engage in weekly consultation/mentorship and ongoing learning consistent with our values of humility & excellence. If you are working towards EMDR certification, certain consultation hours will count towards that.
- Contribute to a warm, inclusive, team-oriented culture
You’d Be a Great Fit If You Are
- Either: a pre-licensed social worker (MSW/LICSW-eligible) or independently licensed (LICSW/LCSW-C/LCSW, LGPC/LPC, LGMFT/LMFT, PsyD/PhD) in a mental-health field
- Located and licensed/eligible to practice in DC and/or MD/VA (multi-licensure a plus; willingness to add jurisdictions welcome)
- Trained—or actively planning training—in at least EMDR (basic training at minimum) and bonus if have training: IFS (IFS-Institute training or robust parts-informed practice), or Somatic therapy (e.g., Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing or related)
- Comfortable with mind-body, attachment, and parts-informed work; curious, collaborative, grounded
- Demonstrated experience (or strong interest and training plan) working with LGBTQIA+ clients; comfortable using clients’ names/pronouns and supporting gender-affirming goals.
- Skilled in culturally responsive, anti-oppressive practice with BIPOC and multicultural clients; open to feedback and ongoing learning.
- You value your own growth—e.g., personal therapy, consultation, or reflective practice
Schedule & Logistics
- Full-time caseload (employee status); primarily telehealth across DC/MD/VA. Possible future in-person opportunities as the practice grows
- Some evening hours may be preferred (not required); weekend intensive availability is a plus (with premium pay)
- Reliable internet, private workspace, and comfort with EHR/telehealth platforms required
Hours, Training, & Outreach
- Schedule & caseload: Full-time W-2 with a collaboratively set schedule. We’re aiming for a sustainable mix of clinical and non-clinical hours; we’ll finalize the exact split during onboarding.
- Ramp-up: Supported ramp to a stable caseload—no pressure to fill overnight.
- Training time (paid): All required, job-related training hours are paid at a designated training hourly rate (different from the clinical session rate)
- Training fees: We provide a modest annual training stipend and may sponsor core trainings (e.g., EMDR Basic, IFS, Sensorimotor) with a simple training reimbursement agreement if employment ends within 12 months of the sponsored course.
- Outreach/marketing: Any assigned outreach is paid time and caters to your clinical interests and compatibility with community partnerships
Compensation & Employment Notes
- W-2 hourly employee. No traditional benefits yet; we provide a training stipend, consultation, and mentorship
- We comply with DC/MD/VA employment laws (sick leave varies by jurisdiction). Workers’ comp and payroll taxes covered per law
Pay: $80.00 - $170.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you received at minimum basic training in EMDR?
- Are you licensed in DC, Maryland, or Virginia?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036
