EMDR Therapist
Listed compensation
$80k-$101k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
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!
We are actively seeking talented Licensed Therapists in the Greater St. Louis, MO area who are passionate about patient care and committed to excellence. Seeking EMDR Certified therapists.
What We Offer Therapists:
- Flexible schedules - create your own schedule and have full autonomy over your caseload
- Competitive compensation model based on productivity - up to $80,000 - $101,000/year, no cap. + annual cash bonus incentive
- Sign-on bonus!
- 100% outpatient – no nights, weekends, or hospital calls
- Hybrid options: Telemedicine & in-person care
- Comprehensive benefits: W2 position, health, dental, vision, 401k w/ match, parental leave & more
- Modern offices, digital tools & full admin support
- Collegial team & strong work/life balance
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are::
- Fully licensed as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Missouri.
- We are not able to accommodate dependently licensed clinicians at this time.
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
- This is a Hybrid Role.
- EMDR Certification
Please Apply Now or Contact Me Directly
- Katie Hanley
- Director, Practice Development
- LifeStance Health, Inc.
- (e) Katie.Hanley@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.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
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 responsible for managing a caseload while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be fully licensed as an LPC or LCSW in the state of Missouri and possess EMDR certification. Experience working with adult, child, and adolescent populations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EMDR Therapist at LifeStance Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,895 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
LifeStance Health ranks #2 of 24 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 948 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.1 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,895 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$101k | Mental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $55k–$78k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Missouri | 138 active | 7,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 40% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 16% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,619 in the last 30 days | 1,577 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| LifeStance Health | silver tier, 83/100 · #2 of 24 for pay | Top Employers work-life index948 active listings |
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