Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - 100% Remote

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at LifeStance Health, you will engage with clients to provide evidence-based therapy, conduct assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans. You will utilize your skills to help individuals and families navigate through various mental health challenges, offering support and guidance to foster healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being.

To qualify for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) position at LifeStance Health, you must possess a full LMFT or LCSW license, along with a valid California state license. Experience working with both adult and child/adolescent populations is highly desirable, demonstrating your ability to address a wide range of mental health issues.

LifeStance Health prioritizes work-life balance for its Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) by offering flexible work schedules that fit your personal lifestyle. With the option for telemedicine and in-person sessions, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your workflow to maintain a satisfying balance between your professional responsibilities and personal commitments.

LifeStance Health provides an attractive benefits package for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), including competitive salaries ranging from $117,000 to $134,000, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with matching contributions, paid parental leave, and generous holiday time. This ensures that you can thrive both professionally and personally.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at LifeStance Health, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults facing a range of mental health issues. Your role will be crucial in helping clients from different backgrounds navigate their emotional challenges and improve their overall mental health.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) at LifeStance Health can expect a modern and welcoming workspace equipped with the latest technology to enhance their therapeutic practices. Our offices are designed to create a comfortable environment for both therapists and clients, ensuring a productive and positive atmosphere.

LifeStance Health actively cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion by encouraging therapists to bring their authentic selves to work. Through our values of empathy and belonging, we emphasize the importance of diverse perspectives and strive to create a supportive environment where all voices are heard and respected.

In addressing this question, highlight your previous work with clients from various cultural backgrounds, emphasizing any specific techniques or approaches you’ve used to ensure culturally competent care.

Discuss the therapeutic modalities you are skilled in, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or family systems theory, and provide examples of how these approaches have effectively benefitted your clients in the past.

When responding to this question, share specific examples of difficult cases you’ve managed and the strategies you employed to navigate those challenges, demonstrating your resilience and adaptability as an LMFT.

Highlight key qualities such as empathy, active listening, and patience, explaining how these traits enhance your ability to connect with clients and foster a therapeutic relationship.

Explain your commitment to professional development through ongoing education, attending workshops, and engaging with relevant mental health literature to ensure you’re providing the best care possible.

Share a compelling success story that illustrates your impact on a client’s life, detailing the journey and the therapeutic milestones achieved during the process, which showcases your skills as an LMFT.

Discuss your approach to establishing trust and rapport, such as creating a safe and welcoming space, using open-ended questions, and being genuinely interested in your clients’ experiences and backgrounds.

Explain your process for collaboratively setting therapy goals with clients, ensuring they feel empowered and motivated while maintaining flexibility to adjust as needed throughout the therapeutic journey.

Share your self-care routines, stressing the importance of maintaining your own mental well-being to provide effective care to clients, and suggest methods that have proven beneficial to you.

Lead with your passion for mental health and desire to make a difference in people's lives, sharing personal motivations and experiences that drew you to this rewarding field as an LMFT.