EMDR Therapist- Apex or Cary

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$85k-$115k

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Job Description

EMDR Therapist – Apex or Cary, NC

In-Person | Apex or Cary, NC | 1099 Independent Contractor

Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness, PLLC is a growing, multidisciplinary private practice with nearly 30 providers serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across North Carolina.

We're Growing!

We are seeking a Fully or Associate Licensed EMDR Therapist to join our team at our Apex or Cary location.

We're looking for a clinician who is trained in EMDR and passionate about working with clients experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and other mental health needs.

Our practice receives a steady flow of referrals for clients seeking trauma-focused therapy, and we are specifically looking to expand access to EMDR services at our Apex and Cary offices.

Build a Practice That Works for You

You make your own schedule. We provide the referrals, infrastructure, and administrative support so you can focus on your clients.

This position is specifically for a clinician interested in providing in-person EMDR and outpatient therapy services at our Apex or Cary office while building a consistent caseload around their clinical strengths and interests.

What We Offer

Flexible, provider-determined scheduling

Steady flow of new patient referrals

Opportunity to build a trauma-focused and EMDR caseload

Billing, collections, and marketing handled for you

Competitive percentage-based compensation

Established office space in Apex and Cary

Freedom to build a caseload around your strengths and clinical interests

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Provider autonomy with a strong emphasis on work/life balance

Who We're Looking For

We'd Love to Speak with You If You

Are fully or associate licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, or LCMHC/LCMHCA

Have completed EMDR training or are EMDR certified

Have experience or a strong clinical interest in working with trauma and PTSD

Are comfortable treating a range of outpatient presenting concerns

Are interested in developing a consistent caseload of 20+ sessions per week

Are available to provide in-person services at our Apex or Cary office

Value evidence-based, ethical, trauma-informed, and client-centered care

Enjoy professional independence while still being part of a supportive team

Experience utilizing EMDR with a variety of populations and presenting concerns is especially valued.

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor position with percentage-based compensation. Clinicians have significant autonomy over their schedules and caseloads, allowing you to build your practice around both your lifestyle and income goals.

Clinicians maintaining a full caseload can typically expect to earn approximately $85,000–$115,000+ annually, depending on licensure level, payer mix, and caseload.

  • Licensure: Fully or Associate Licensed
  • EMDR: EMDR Trained or Certified
  • Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Schedule: Flexible / Provider-Determined
  • Caseload: 20+ sessions per week
  • Work Setting: In-Person
  • Location: Apex or Cary, NC

Annual Earning Potential: Approximately $85,000–$115,000+ with a full caseload, depending on licensure level, payer mix, and caseload

Why Brinkley Brown?

You get the autonomy and earning potential of private practice without having to build it alone. We provide the referrals and handle the business infrastructure while you maintain control over your schedule, caseload, and clinical work.

If you're an EMDR-trained therapist looking for an established practice where you can build a trauma-focused caseload, maintain flexibility, and focus on doing great clinical work, we'd love to talk with you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-person EMDR and outpatient therapy services to a diverse caseload of clients. Manage clinical documentation and maintain a consistent caseload of at least 20 sessions per week.

Requirements

Must be a fully or associate licensed clinician in North Carolina (LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, or LCMHC/LCMHCA). Requires completion of EMDR training or certification and experience working with trauma and PTSD.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

EMDR therapyTrauma-informed carePTSD treatmentClinical assessmentCrisis interventionMental health counselingCase managementEvidence-based practiceClient-centered therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Apex

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$461k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,981/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible, provider-determined scheduling
Steady flow of new patient referrals
Billing, collections, and marketing handled
Established office space
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Provider autonomy with strong emphasis on work/life balance