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LifeStance Health
Lakewood, Washington

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$115k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

Sign-On Bonus!

We are actively looking to hire talented therapists for our outpatient offices in Washington State, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Step into a brand new clinic in Lakewood, WA and pick out your new office!

We Offer Licensed Therapists:

  • Competitive compensation package based with uncapped earning potential
  • Comp range of $90,000-$115,000-Compensation model based on productivity.
  • W2 employed position
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Cash based incentive plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401K with 4% match
  • Part-time and full-time options
  • CEUs
  • Paid parental leave
  • Malpractice insurance providedn

Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking::

  • Therapists fully licensed and credentialed in Washington (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT).
  • Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.

Please Apply Today or Contact Me Directly

  • Bobby Norman
  • Director, Practice Development
  • LifeStance Health, Inc.
  • 702-850-5222
  • (e) Bobby.Norman@Lifestance.com

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

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LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide evidence-based mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. They are expected to maintain clinical excellence while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must be fully licensed and credentialed in Washington State as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. Experience working with adult, child, and adolescent populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingPsychotherapyCase managementEvidence-based treatment

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$115kMental Health Counselor (LMHC) median $103k (middle half $78k–$118k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Washington15 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All mental health counselor (lmhc) listings in Washington286 active12,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington counselor listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment286 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings351 in the last 30 days217 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100 · #3 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index1,019 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Washington figures use all mental health counselor (lmhc)s: too few Washington Mental Health Counseling postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$90k
8
$90k-110k
16
$110k-130k
2
$141k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
CME allowance
17% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Visa sponsorship
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 105

Telecare · Redwood City, California

$136k-$168k
#2

Dental Therapist

InterDent Service · Salem, Oregon

From $155k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

$123k-$141k
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$123k-$141k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Cash based incentive plan
Comprehensive benefits package
401K with 4% match
Part-time and full-time options
CEUs
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance provided

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$491k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,734/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.