LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist

mindfulway-therapy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Health insurance

PTO

Loan repayment

Marketing support

Licensure supervision

ADHD/Autism training

Job summary

Mindful Way Therapy PLLC in Seattle seeks a therapist dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ clients with compassion, cultural humility, and identity-affirming care. You will provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients across the gender and sexuality spectrum, addressing coming out, identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and systemic marginalization.

Remote or hybrid work is available to start, with potential in-person later.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work.
• Associate license (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC) in Washington.
• Experience with LGBTQ+ clients and affirmative therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, relational, and group therapy sessions focused on LGBTQ+ affirming care.
• Support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ stress.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation per WA regulations.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and research in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
• Coordinate care with community agencies or external providers as needed.
• Participate in bi-weekly case consultation and supervision.

Skills

Affirmative therapy

Cultural humility

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work

Job description

At Mindful Way Therapy PLLC, we are looking for a therapist who is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ clients with compassion, cultural humility, and identity-affirming care. In this role, you’ll provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy to clients across the gender and sexuality spectrum, many of whom are navigating issues like coming out, identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and systemic marginalization. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, validating space where clients can show up authentically and access meaningful support without fear of judgment or pathologizing.

• Make your own schedule!
• All employees are entitled to the applicable laws in Washington (1 hour per 40 hours worked)
• Paid admin time (1 hour per 5 client hours)
• CEU reimbursement (varies based on FTE status)
• Licensure reimbursement (varies based on FTE status)
• Health insurance: Beginning in 2026, we are offering a group health plan through Premera to full-time employees (we do not cover dependents or spouses at this time). The cost per pay period is approximately $125/pay period.
• PTO (up to 75 hours per year; full-time only. Restrictions apply on how much can be used on a given day. Will discuss during interview)
• Eligible site for WA Health Service Corps (loan repayment up to $75,000 over 3–5 years)
• All marketing to ensure a steady stream of referrals, and front-office support!
• Licensure supervision
• While this position is not specifically for assessements, you can request training to provide ADHD and/or Autism assessments

Position Hours

• Part-time: minimum 12 clients per week (scheduling 15)
• Full-time: minimum 22 clients per week (scheduling 25)

Location

• Remote/Hybrid to start with the possibility of in-person in the future
• Starting at $42.75 for associates (increase after 9 months)
• Starting at $52.75 for fully-licensed (increase after 9 months)
• Admin rate: $30/hour (1 hour per 5 hours worked; 15 hours max per month)
• Sliding scale and pro-bono is a reduced rate

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, relational, and group therapy sessions to clients, with a focus on LGBTQ+ affirming care
• Support clients navigating co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), and LGBTQ+ identity-related stress
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with practice standards and Washington State regulations
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and research in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
• Coordinate care and collaborate with community agencies or external providers when necessary
• Participate in bi-weekly case consultation and supervision as required by state law
• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work
• Associate license (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC) in the state of Washington
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and strong understanding of affirmative therapy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Fully licensed therapist in Washington
• Physically located in Washington State
• Personal/lived experience with the LGBTQ+ community

Note: In compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, we do not inquire about criminal backgrounds in the hiring process.