Part-Time Couples & Relationship Therapist — Remote

Part\-Time Couples \& Relationship Therapist — Remote 1099 Independent Contractor \| $189\+ per 75\-Minute Session Overview Life Migration Therapy is a trauma\-responsive and culturally affirming boutique psychotherapy practice seeking an experienced Couples \& Relationship Therapist to join our growing virtual practice as a part\-time 1099 independent contractor. Our work is rooted in liberation\-oriented, decolonial, and culturally affirming approaches to care. We recognize that relationships are shaped by more than communication—culture, race, migration, identity, trauma, attachment, family and intergenerational experiences, gender, sexuality, belonging, and power can all influence relational dynamics. We are looking for a relational, culturally grounded, and trauma\-responsive clinician who is comfortable doing depth\-oriented couples work and approaches clients with cultural humility and curiosity rather than assumptions. Responsibilities * Provide virtual psychotherapy to couples and relationship clients * Assess relationship concerns and collaboratively develop individualized treatment goals * Utilize evidence\-informed couples and relational approaches to address conflict, communication, intimacy, attachment, trust, and other relationship concerns * Integrate trauma\-responsive, culturally affirming, and systemic perspectives into clinical work * Recognize how culture, identity, migration, family\-of\-origin experiences, intergenerational patterns, and broader systems may influence relational dynamics * Maintain timely, accurate, ethical, and clinically appropriate documentation * Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable professional, ethical, and telehealth requirements * Maintain professional competence through continuing education and ongoing development in couples and relationship therapy Qualifications * Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in Maryland OR Washington, DC, plus at least one additional U.S. state/jurisdiction * LMFT, LCSW/LCSW\-C/LICSW, LCPC/LPC/LMHC, or state equivalent * Minimum 2 years of clinical experience * Demonstrated experience providing couples and relationship therapy * Formal training in at least one established couples modality, such as EFT/EFCT, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, RLT, or another established couples\-focused approach * Grounding in liberation\-oriented, decolonial, culturally affirming, and/or anti\-oppressive psychotherapy * LGBTQ\+ affirming and comfortable working across diverse identities, cultures, families, and relationship structures * Strong clinical documentation and communication skills * Ability to practice independently in a virtual environment * Own professional liability/malpractice insurance * Capacity to accept evening and/or weekend clients Final candidates will complete applicable background screening, license verification, and credentialing requirements. Compensation \& Practice Support Clinicians receive 60% of collected session fees. Our standard 75 minute couples session begins at $315, resulting in clinician compensation beginning at $189 per completed 90\-minute session (equivalent to $151/hour of session time). Session fees may be higher based on clinician experience, specialization, licensure jurisdiction, and applicable market rates. Clinicians continue to receive 60% of the applicable collected session fee. We anticipate supporting an initial referral volume of approximately 4 couples per week, based on referral volume, client\-clinician fit, clinician availability, and client demand, with the opportunity to grow. Life Migration Therapy provides administrative support, marketing and referral support, complimentary monthly clinical consultation, and a $500 annual professional\-development stipend after 12 months with the practice. 1099 Independent Contractor This is a part\-time 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not W\-2 employment. Clinicians establish their own availability and maintain independent clinical judgment. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, professional licenses, continuing\-education requirements, and professional liability insurance and do not receive W\-2 employee benefits through Life Migration Therapy. How to Apply Submit your resume/CV through Indeed. Selected applicants will be asked about their couples therapy experience and training, states of licensure, culturally affirming clinical practice, and general evening/weekend availability. Life Migration Therapy is committed to providing equal professional opportunities without unlawful discrimination. Contracting decisions are based on qualifications, clinical competence, professional experience, practice needs, and applicable professional and ethical standards. Pay: $151\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Professional development assistance Work Location: Remote