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How much do private practice therapy jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for private practice therapy in the United States is $85,006.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is private practice therapy?

Private practice therapy refers to mental health counseling or psychotherapy services provided by licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, or social workers who operate their own independent businesses. In this setting, therapists work directly with clients, often offering individualized treatment plans and a variety of therapeutic approaches. Clients typically have more flexibility in choosing their therapist and scheduling appointments. Private practice therapists may specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma. Sessions are usually fee-for-service and may be covered by insurance, depending on the provider.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a private practice therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Private Practice Therapist, you need a master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, along with state licensure. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, telehealth platforms, and billing software is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and emotional intelligence help therapists build trust and support clients effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering quality care, maintaining a successful practice, and ensuring client well-being in a competitive field.

What are some common challenges therapists face when starting their own private practice?

Therapists often encounter challenges such as building a steady client base, managing administrative tasks, and navigating insurance billing when starting a private practice. Unlike agency or group settings, private practitioners are responsible for marketing their services, setting fees, and handling scheduling and paperwork, which can be time-consuming. Additionally, they must ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards while maintaining client confidentiality. Despite these hurdles, many therapists find private practice rewarding due to increased autonomy and the ability to tailor their services.
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Infographic showing various Private Practice Therapy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,006 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

EMDR Private Practice Therapist

NY โ€ข On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Caring Therapists, a group private practice in Florida, is looking for part-time and/or full-time EMDR psychotherapists to join our thriving group practice in Palm Beach Gardens. We are a collaborative group of therapists that work well together.

Requirements include being fully licensed as a Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida with 1-year post-independent licensure experience, preferably with private practice, experience and registered with CAQH and willingness to be paneled with insurance companies. Postdoctoral Candidates in Psychology, Registered for Mental Health Counselor Intern, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, and Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern encouraged to apply.

Therapists must have a niche(s) (children, couples, trauma, EMDR, family, etc.) with the availability to work evenings (4pm-8pm). We are specifically looking for an EMDR specialist for our Palm Beach Gardens office.

Caring Therapists provides a steady stream of referrals as well. The candidate must be independent, driven, collaborative, and enhance our fun, connected, and a positive-minded group of clinicians. Our office is well-respected in the community, and we are looking for therapists who are passionate about mental health.

What We Offer
  • A Steady stream of referrals
  • Exposure on social media and internet marketing
  • Competitive compensation - commission based
  • A supportive clinical environment
  • Warm and welcoming office spaces with waiting rooms, noise machines, and therapeutic supplies
  • An in-house billing department to coordinate benefits/eligibility and submit claims
  • An in-house intake team who answers calls and schedules intake appointments
  • Monthly group case consultation
Requirements
  • Works with children, ages 4-18 and/or couples
  • Willing to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends
  • Current State of Florida license as a Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC. We will also accept Registered Interns and Postdoctoral Psychology candidates.
  • Willing to work 15 hours per week or more, 30 or more for full time status
  • Minimum 1-year post-independent licensure is a plus
  • Paneled with insurance is a plus
  • Prior private practice experience is a plus
Benefits to joining the Caring Therapists team!
  • Strong referral sources
  • Offices available to see clients in person
  • Assistance with scheduling appointments, credentialing and patient balances
  • Caring Therapists completes billing for major commercial healthcare insurers active in Florida
  • Caring Therapists provides access to email services, electronic health records platform, phone/fax services
  • Employer contributes to employee health insurance plans if full time
  • 401K with company contribution
  • Paid training and CEU opportunities
  • Unlimited time off
Position Responsibilities
  • Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
  • Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
  • Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
  • Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, evidenced-based treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
  • Involve and advise family members when appropriate
  • Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
  • Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress
  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality
  • Maintain proper licenses, certifications and follow professional guidelines, ethical standards
  • Contribute to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed
  • Collaborate with Caring Therapists administrative staff and management to exceed best practices and grow our organization
The Successful Caring Therapists

CARES ABOUT OTHERS

GOES THE EXTRA MILE

IN IT TO WIN IT

GOES ONWARD AND UPWARD

DOES THE RIGHT THING

Has The Following Skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Ability to build rapport quickly
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
  • Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Proficient in Office products, Excel and Google documents, use of Electronic Medical Records
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with professional colleagues, as well as those providing administrative support
  • Entrepreneurial and growth mindset
About Us

Caring Therapists is the premier counseling center with locations throughout the state of Florida. We are a team of highly specialized therapists available days, evenings, and weekends.

Our team is friendly, helpful, and trustworthy. We specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, LGBTQIA issues, couples & marriage counseling, child & teen therapy, trauma, and psychological testing. We offer testing for ADHD, Autism, Gifted evaluations, forensic psychology, learning disabilities, psychoeducational evaluations, and substance abuse evaluations. We offer in-person and online counseling.

We are in-network with the following insurance panels: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Optum, United, UMR, Oscar, Avmed, Medicare, NOMI Health, and Tricare/Humana Military.

Required Education
  • Master's or Doctorate
Required License Or Certification
  • Clinical Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW. Registered Interns and Postdoctoral candidates are also welcome to apply.
  • Compensation is between $60-70 for registered interns, $70-120 per hour for Clinical Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, and LCSW. Compensation is a fee-split commission model based on fees collected for services rendered. Range is dependent on service type, reimbursement rate, licensure and applicable fee split

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Life insurance
Schedule
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed
Work Setting
  • In-person
  • Private practice

Work Location: In person

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