Althought Therapy
About Althought Therapy
Althought Therapy is a boutique psychology practice in Lakewood, Colorado, founded by Dr. Samantha Awalt, Licensed Psychologist. We specialize in relationship‑centered therapy for couples, parents, and individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change through depth‑oriented psychological work.
Our approach integrates attachment theory, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and psychodynamic insight within a trauma‑informed, emotionally attuned framework. Therapy is not just symptom reduction—it’s about reorganizing internal systems, repairing relational patterns, and restoring emotional trust.
Position Summary We’re seeking a Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) licensed or pre‑licensed in Colorado who is passionate about working with couples and parents navigating disconnection, communication breakdowns, and family stress, and with individuals exploring identity, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and meaning‑making within their relational context. The role involves complex systems work, often with high‑functioning adults and couples dealing with relational trauma, emotional distance, or role transitions.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide psychotherapy to couples, parents, and individual adults (minimum 25 sessions per week once caseload is full)
Conceptualize cases through a relational‑developmental lens, integrating attachment, systems, and neurobiological perspectives
Maintain accurate and timely documentation (within 48 hours)
Participate in weekly clinical consultation and reflective case review
Engage in ongoing training and supervision in the Althought Method, including internal workshops and collaborative formulation meetings
Contribute to client continuity planning and ethical termination processes
Therapeutic Orientation & Expectations
Emotionally attuned:
tracking subtle shifts in affect and regulation
Developmentally informed:
understanding how early life experiences shape relational defenses and coping patterns
Integrative thinkers:
weaving neurobiological, attachment, and systems insights into live relational process
Relationally boundaried:
capable of deep empathy without overidentification
Reflective practitioners:
using supervision and self‑inquiry as active components of clinical growth
Non-Clinical Responsibilities (Included in Base Pay) Clinicians dedicate 4–8 hours per week to the broader practice ecosystem, paid through a $1,000–$1,200 monthly administrative stipend. These hours include:
Professional Development & Consultation
Weekly case consultation and internal supervision
Integration of the Althought Method principles into casework
Readings, trainings, or reflective writing aligned with our relational‑developmental framework
Marketing & Visibility
Collaborate on social media and website content (posts, copy review, educational writing)
Participate in seasonal marketing campaigns and topic‑based awareness projects
Contribute to clinician profile and niche visibility (with administrative support)
Community Engagement
Participate in local outreach, referral relationships, or mental health events
Represent Althought Therapy’s approach to other providers, schools, or organizations
Support groups
Group & Program Development
Assist in designing or co‑facilitating support groups, parent workshops, or psycho‑education events (planning time covered by base pay; facilitation time paid separately)
Phone Consultations
Responsibility for booking and scheduling your own consultations to develop your caseload
Compensation Structure Base Administrative Pay – Documentation, meetings, marketing, consultation, community engagement: $1,000–$1,200/month
Clinical Pay – Per completed therapy session: $30–$56/session
Full Caseload (25–30 sessions/week): Expected monthly earnings $5,300–$7,900 (annualized $60k–$102k)
Schedule & Availability
Caseload Building Phase (First 3–6 Months):
Minimum of 5 days per week of clinical availability
Saturday mornings (8–1 PM) encouraged but not required to accelerate growth
After maintaining a full caseload for 3 months, clinicians may propose long‑term schedule adjustments that maintain continuity of care and a minimum of 25 sessions per week.
Schedule changes require 4 weeks’ notice and approval.
Office Address:
575 Union Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CO 80228
Work Format:
Hybrid (shared in‑person office + telehealth)
Office Layout:
Two offices (one shared clinician room) + waiting room
Environment:
Intentional, calming space for depth‑oriented therapy
Remote Work:
Up to two designated telehealth days (if caseload is sustainable)
Health Insurance Contribution:
Monthly employer contribution toward a health plan (for full‑time clinicians after 60 days)
Paid Time Off:
10 business days annually (accrued)
Paid Holidays:
6 major holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Retirement Plan:
3% employer match after one year (Simple IRA or equivalent)
Professional Development Stipend:
$500–$1,000/year for CE trainings or materials
Weekly Consultation & Mentorship:
with licensed psychologist
Full Administrative Support:
Billing, scheduling, referrals, marketing, and SEO
Hybrid Flexibility:
Remote and in‑person balance once caseload stabilizes
Career Growth:
Leadership, supervision, or training opportunities as practice expands
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Licensed or pre‑licensed psychologist in Colorado (active license required; pending not accepted)
Strong foundation in attachment, trauma, couples, or developmental systems work
Excellent conceptualization, documentation, and relational skills
Professional integrity and commitment to reflective supervision
Emotionally attuned and grounded
Curious, intelligent, and capable of deep conceptual work
Comfortable with affect regulation, intensity, and relational repair
Invested in long‑term professional growth and ethical excellence
Collaborative, consistent, and compassionate
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
To Apply Email CV and cover letter to Awalt@Althought-Therapy.com. Please include:
What draws you to Althought Therapy’s mission and clinical approach
The populations or relational systems you feel most effective with
How you engage with supervision and ongoing professional growth
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Our approach integrates attachment theory, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and psychodynamic insight within a trauma‑informed, emotionally attuned framework. Therapy is not just symptom reduction—it’s about reorganizing internal systems, repairing relational patterns, and restoring emotional trust.
Position Summary We’re seeking a Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) licensed or pre‑licensed in Colorado who is passionate about working with couples and parents navigating disconnection, communication breakdowns, and family stress, and with individuals exploring identity, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and meaning‑making within their relational context. The role involves complex systems work, often with high‑functioning adults and couples dealing with relational trauma, emotional distance, or role transitions.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide psychotherapy to couples, parents, and individual adults (minimum 25 sessions per week once caseload is full)
Conceptualize cases through a relational‑developmental lens, integrating attachment, systems, and neurobiological perspectives
Maintain accurate and timely documentation (within 48 hours)
Participate in weekly clinical consultation and reflective case review
Engage in ongoing training and supervision in the Althought Method, including internal workshops and collaborative formulation meetings
Contribute to client continuity planning and ethical termination processes
Therapeutic Orientation & Expectations
Emotionally attuned:
tracking subtle shifts in affect and regulation
Developmentally informed:
understanding how early life experiences shape relational defenses and coping patterns
Integrative thinkers:
weaving neurobiological, attachment, and systems insights into live relational process
Relationally boundaried:
capable of deep empathy without overidentification
Reflective practitioners:
using supervision and self‑inquiry as active components of clinical growth
Non-Clinical Responsibilities (Included in Base Pay) Clinicians dedicate 4–8 hours per week to the broader practice ecosystem, paid through a $1,000–$1,200 monthly administrative stipend. These hours include:
Professional Development & Consultation
Weekly case consultation and internal supervision
Integration of the Althought Method principles into casework
Readings, trainings, or reflective writing aligned with our relational‑developmental framework
Marketing & Visibility
Collaborate on social media and website content (posts, copy review, educational writing)
Participate in seasonal marketing campaigns and topic‑based awareness projects
Contribute to clinician profile and niche visibility (with administrative support)
Community Engagement
Participate in local outreach, referral relationships, or mental health events
Represent Althought Therapy’s approach to other providers, schools, or organizations
Support groups
Group & Program Development
Assist in designing or co‑facilitating support groups, parent workshops, or psycho‑education events (planning time covered by base pay; facilitation time paid separately)
Phone Consultations
Responsibility for booking and scheduling your own consultations to develop your caseload
Compensation Structure Base Administrative Pay – Documentation, meetings, marketing, consultation, community engagement: $1,000–$1,200/month
Clinical Pay – Per completed therapy session: $30–$56/session
Full Caseload (25–30 sessions/week): Expected monthly earnings $5,300–$7,900 (annualized $60k–$102k)
Schedule & Availability
Caseload Building Phase (First 3–6 Months):
Minimum of 5 days per week of clinical availability
Saturday mornings (8–1 PM) encouraged but not required to accelerate growth
After maintaining a full caseload for 3 months, clinicians may propose long‑term schedule adjustments that maintain continuity of care and a minimum of 25 sessions per week.
Schedule changes require 4 weeks’ notice and approval.
Office Address:
575 Union Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CO 80228
Work Format:
Hybrid (shared in‑person office + telehealth)
Office Layout:
Two offices (one shared clinician room) + waiting room
Environment:
Intentional, calming space for depth‑oriented therapy
Remote Work:
Up to two designated telehealth days (if caseload is sustainable)
Health Insurance Contribution:
Monthly employer contribution toward a health plan (for full‑time clinicians after 60 days)
Paid Time Off:
10 business days annually (accrued)
Paid Holidays:
6 major holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Retirement Plan:
3% employer match after one year (Simple IRA or equivalent)
Professional Development Stipend:
$500–$1,000/year for CE trainings or materials
Weekly Consultation & Mentorship:
with licensed psychologist
Full Administrative Support:
Billing, scheduling, referrals, marketing, and SEO
Hybrid Flexibility:
Remote and in‑person balance once caseload stabilizes
Career Growth:
Leadership, supervision, or training opportunities as practice expands
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Licensed or pre‑licensed psychologist in Colorado (active license required; pending not accepted)
Strong foundation in attachment, trauma, couples, or developmental systems work
Excellent conceptualization, documentation, and relational skills
Professional integrity and commitment to reflective supervision
Emotionally attuned and grounded
Curious, intelligent, and capable of deep conceptual work
Comfortable with affect regulation, intensity, and relational repair
Invested in long‑term professional growth and ethical excellence
Collaborative, consistent, and compassionate
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
To Apply Email CV and cover letter to Awalt@Althought-Therapy.com. Please include:
What draws you to Althought Therapy’s mission and clinical approach
The populations or relational systems you feel most effective with
How you engage with supervision and ongoing professional growth
#J-18808-Ljbffr