Trauma Psychotherapist

The Couples Healing Journey Center LLC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Couples Healing Journey Center LLC in Springfield, MA is hiring a Trauma Psychotherapist for a full-time, on-site role. You will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and provide individual and couples therapy focusing on trauma, betrayal, and attachment injuries.

Collaborate with clinicians, participate in supervision, and maintain documentation according to ethical standards while advancing professional development and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or MFT with MA licensure or eligibility.
• Experience providing individual and couples therapy, including trauma, betrayal, and attachment issues.
• Knowledge of CBT, narrative therapy, attachment-based models, and Gottman Method.
• Strong interpersonal and culturally responsive communication with professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for clients.
• Deliver individual and couples psychotherapy with a trauma focus.
• Document clinical work in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and participate in supervision/case consultation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain evidence-informed care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Counseling

Relationship counseling

Interpersonal skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or MFT

Massachusetts licensure or license-eligible

Job description

Company Description

The Couples Healing Journey Center LLC is a specialized counseling practice dedicated to relationship healing, betrayal recovery, and emotional reconnection. The practice supports couples experiencing infidelity, broken trust, chronic conflict, emotional distance, and attachment injuries, as well as individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and relationship-related challenges. Clinical work is grounded in emotional safety and evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care. The Center focuses on rebuilding trust, improving communication, healing relationship trauma, and fostering emotional safety and connection. Its mission is to help people move from emotional chaos and disconnection toward greater clarity, trust, intimacy, and meaningful relationships.

Role Description

The Trauma Psychotherapist is a full-time, on-site role based in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. This role involves providing individual and couples psychotherapy with a focus on trauma, betrayal, attachment injuries, and relationship distress. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating ongoing therapy sessions, and documenting clinical work in accordance with professional and ethical standards. The Trauma Psychotherapist will integrate trauma-informed care with modalities such as CBT, narrative approaches, attachment-based work, and relationship counseling, while maintaining strong boundaries and emotional safety. The role also includes collaborating with other clinicians, participating in supervision or case consultation, and engaging in ongoing professional development to support high-quality, evidence-informed care.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong foundational knowledge in Psychology and Mental Health, including trauma-informed frameworks and understanding of attachment and relational dynamics.
• Candidates should possess skills in Counseling and Relationship Counseling, with experience providing individual and couples therapy in emotionally complex and high-conflict situations.
• Candidates should possess relevant understanding of Medicine as it relates to mental health, including psychopharmacology basics, coordination with medical providers, and awareness of how medical conditions impact psychological well-being.
• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field; current clinical licensure (e.g., LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, Psychologist) or license-eligible status in Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated experience working with trauma, betrayal, infidelity, and attachment-related issues; familiarity with CBT, narrative therapy, attachment-based models, and couples frameworks such as the Gottman Method is highly beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to create emotional safety, maintain professional boundaries, and work with diverse clients in a non-judgmental, culturally responsive manner.