Private Practice Therapist-LCSW-LPC-LSW-LAC-AEDP-Somatic-Trauma Therpaist (NOT CBT)-

Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced AEDP/Somatic/Trauma Therapist to join our private practice in Scotch Plains, NJ. This role is ideal for licensed professionals such as LCSW, LPC, LSW, or LAC who are passionate about providing specialized trauma-informed care outside of traditional CBT approaches. Join Our Dynamic Somatic and Experiential Trauma Informed Practice Are you tired of being told to "just use the worksheet"? Do you believe therapy happens in the relationship and in the body, not just in cognitive restructuring? We're looking for a therapist who understands that real healing requires more than symptom management. At Be Seen Therapy, we don't just treat symptoms (we help people uncover their authentic selves and build lives worth living). We practice from a trauma-informed, somatic lens because we know your body holds the story your words can't always tell.

IMPORTANT

This is NOT a CBT practice. If you're primarily a CBT therapist or believe anxiety is best treated with thought records and exposure hierarchies alone, we're probably not the right fit. We're looking for therapists who work experientially, somatically, and relationally. We're seeking a Licensed therapist (all levels of licensure encouraged to apply) who is excited to grow and serve clients in a group private practice environment, free from the typical administrative headaches that accompany managing a private practice caseload.

About Us:

Our practice is built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel truly seen, heard, and known. We're not the type of therapists who sit back passively (we're actively engaged with our clients through both their painful and joyful moments). We use our warmth, intuition, and yes, even humor, to create genuine connections that facilitate real healing.

Our Therapeutic Foundation:

• Somatic/body-based approaches
• We track what's happening in the nervous system, not just thoughts
• AEDP principles
• Healing happens in relationship through transformational experiences
• Attachment-focused
• Understanding patterns that formed in early relationships
• Trauma-informed
• Recognizing that most presenting issues have roots in nervous system dysregulation We help our clients listen to their emotions, their bodies, and their intuition so they can feel better emotionally and physically, but most importantly, start to feel like themselves again.

Our approach focuses on uncovering what's happening below the surface to address root causes, not just surface-level concerns. We offer therapy services for adults, adolescents, couples, children, and families. We're committed to providing the highest quality mental health services in a supportive and inclusive environment where both our clients and team members can flourish. You'll have the flexibility to choose the hours you work within a structure that will keep you happy. We offer an energetic collegial atmosphere, training, a strong referral base, complete administrative support, and supervision to make sure you enhance and continue to grow your clinical practice. Evenings and weekend availability is a must for this position. 15-20 hours a week with opportunities to grow to full time. Our Vision We help people uncover what's keeping them stuck and to break free from their past, heal from their pain, and discover their authentic self. Our Core Values

• Be yourself
• Stay Curious
• Lead with kindness
• Authentic Connection
• Find the fun: Work hard/Play hard

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collegial environment where your professional growth is valued
• Autonomy to practice with the population and modality that you enjoy the most
• Highly competitive hourly compensation based on license and experience level ($80
• 120)
• Conveniently located: Scotch Plains, NJ (Opportunities for both in-person and virtual therapy sessions)
• Flexibility in scheduling
• work-life balance is a top priority for our staff
• Weekly Supervision with an LCSW with over 20 years experience in AEDP Level 2 and Complex Trauma II
• Ongoing clinical trainings and workshops focused on somatic, attachment-based, and experiential modalities
• Focus on what you do best (being a therapist), not the paperwork
• Access to technology and admin staff to automate your paperwork, billing, and overall experience
• Paid sick time
• Marketing done by Be Seen Therapy to fill your caseload
• A chance to be part of meaningful, transformative work every single day
• Guaranteed pay per session (no guesswork or waiting for insurances to cover session fees) We know that finding the right therapeutic home is just as important for therapists as it is for clients.

We're committed to creating an environment where you can do your best work while feeling supported, valued, and get to be yourself.

What You'll Do:

• Empower Clients:

  Help clients uncover root causes of their struggles through body-based, experiential therapy services to individuals, couples, and families (Virtually and In person)

• Innovate & Collaborate:

  Work with a dynamic team of therapists who share your passion for somatic and relational approaches, sharing insights and strategies to continually enhance our services

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Grow & Thrive:

Benefit from ongoing professional development in AEDP, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed care. Collaborate with colleagues who value depth work over quick fixes

What We're Looking For:

If you're a licensed therapist who shares our passion for deep, transformative, body-based work, we want to connect with you. We're looking for someone who:

Required:

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Licensed Therapist:

Hold a valid clinical license in

New Jersey:

Psychologist (Psy.

D/Ph.D), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or equivalent

• Trauma-Informed Lens:

  Must practice from a trauma-focused, nervous system-informed perspective

• NOT CBT-focused:

  We respect CBT's place in the field, but it's not our primary approach. If worksheets and thought records are your main interventions, this isn't the right fit

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Experience & Expertise:

Has experience providing therapy for clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or relationship issues

Strongly Preferred:

• Training or interest in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
• Training or experience in somatic/body-based modalities (Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, IFS with somatic focus, etc.)
• Understanding of attachment theory and how it shows up in the therapy room
• Comfort working experientially
• not just talking about feelings, but helping clients experience and process them in session

Personal Qualities:

Compassion & Empathy:

Believes in active, engaged therapeutic approaches and values authentic connection

Brings Your Whole Self:

Isn't afraid to be real, vulnerable, and genuinely present with clients

Team Player:

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment

Curious & Growth-Oriented:

Shares our commitment to helping clients uncover root causes, not just manage symptoms

Technology Knowledge:

Has knowledge and ability to use Google Suite, and knowledge of Jane App is a plus Ready to Join Us? Please send your resume, cover letter, AND answers to our pre-screening questions (see application) to admin@beseentherapynj.com We're excited to learn more about you and explore how we might work together to help our community find meaning, purpose, and connection. For more info on our practice, check out our website: www.beseentherapynj.com Be Seen Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where all employment decisions are made on an individual basis without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. Be Seen Therapy believes that supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace is critical to our success. Be Seen Therapy is committed to making our application process to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request as required.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$80.00

• $108.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Application Question(s): Describe a recent session where you worked somatically with a client. What did you notice in their body? How did you intervene? What happened? (Ensure you do not give any specific client details) Our practice explicitly does NOT focus on CBT or DBT approaches. We work somatically, experientially, and relationally and work under the assumptions that healing happens in the body and in relationship, not primarily through cognitive restructuring. How does this align (or not align) with how you want to practice? What draws you to this approach? Are you familiar with AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)? Its ok if the answer is no. If yes, describe your training or experience and what you value about this approach. If no, what draws you to experiential/transformational approaches to therapy? Give a specific example of experiential work you've done. Are you able to commit to 15-20 hours a week, one evening, one weekend and one day in person?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076