A Little About Us & Why We’re Hiring
After ten and a half years of growing Striving for Synergy and serving the Toronto community, I am incredibly proud of the psychotherapy practice and team we have built — and we are excited to be growing again.
We have an exceptionally talented, warm, and genuinely cohesive team of therapists who care deeply about their clients, the quality of their clinical work, and one another.
Over the years, Striving for Synergy has built a strong reputation within the Toronto community and among our referral partners for our work with complex trauma, OCD, and attachment-related concerns. These are areas that require specialized training, thoughtful clinical judgment, and an ability to work comfortably with complexity.
As the owner and Clinical Director, maintaining the standard of care and clinical reputation we have worked so hard to build is incredibly important to me. We are not looking to simply fill a position. We are looking for the right clinician to join our team, and we are more than willing to wait for that person.
We currently have a significant number of referrals waiting in the wings, particularly for in-person EMDR therapy and couples therapy.
About Striving for Synergy
Striving for Synergy is a therapist-founded private psychotherapy practice located in Midtown Toronto and serving clients throughout Ontario.
Trauma work is at the heart of much of what we do. Our clinicians work extensively with attachment trauma, developmental and childhood trauma, relational trauma, sexual trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma, as well as the many ways these experiences can show up later in relationships, identity, anxiety, sexuality, and emotional wellbeing.
OCD and anxiety disorders are also established areas of clinical specialization within our practice, with clinicians on our team who have specialized training in these areas.
Our approach is integrative, relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based treatment. We value depth of work, curiosity, continued learning, collaboration, and clinicians who think thoughtfully about the people sitting across from them rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our beautifully designed office is located at 1849 Yonge Street, directly across from Davisville Station, making the practice easily accessible by TTC and providing a calm, spacious, and welcoming environment for both clients and clinicians.
This Is Actually a Team
This is one of the things that matters most to me.
When we say team, we genuinely mean it.
We are not simply a collection of independent practitioners who happen to share an office, website, and referral source. We know one another. We consult with one another. We support one another. We laugh and celebrate together, and over the years, many genuine friendships have grown within our practice.
You will find us at holiday parties, summer BBQs, dinners, brunches, coffee dates, patio drinks, pedal pubs, team outings, birthdays, and other celebrations — and occasionally finding an excuse to get together simply because we enjoy one another's company.
None of this is obligatory, of course, but the connection behind it is a very real part of our culture.
We also care about the person behind the therapist.
We care about your wellbeing, your family and life outside of work, your career, and the clinician you want to become. We want to know what excites you professionally, what you want to learn next, and where you hope your career takes you.
Therapists do incredibly meaningful work, but it can also be heavy work. We do not believe you should have to do it in isolation.
If you want the autonomy of private practice without feeling like you are practicing alone — and want to work somewhere where people genuinely care about you, your work, and your growth — you may feel very at home here.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, or Psychologist with a strong clinical foundation, specialized postgraduate training, thoughtful clinical judgment, and confidence working with complex cases.
For this particular position, our priorities are trauma and attachment therapy, in-person EMDR therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy.
Trauma, Attachment & EMDR Therapy
Formal training in EMDR is required for this position. Training and experience in Internal Family Systems (IFS) is highly recommended.
We are looking for a trauma therapist with meaningful experience working with complex trauma and attachment-related concerns, including developmental trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma, PTSD, dissociation, protective strategies, and nervous-system responses.
We currently have clients specifically seeking in-person EMDR therapy in Toronto, so the successful clinician must be comfortable and experienced providing EMDR therapy in person at our Midtown Toronto office.
Couples & Relationship Therapy
We are specifically looking for an experienced couples therapist who genuinely enjoys couples work, has formal postgraduate training in couples therapy, and feels confident working with relational complexity.
Many of the couples referred to our practice are navigating attachment injuries, trauma histories, betrayal, intimacy and sexual concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, conflict, disconnection, and longstanding relational patterns.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy training is strongly preferred. Clinicians who are currently completing Gottman training are also encouraged to apply. Additional formal training in established couples and relationship therapy approaches is highly valued.
We currently have couples therapy referrals waiting to be matched with the right therapist.
Sex Therapy
Formal training in sex therapy is required.
We are looking for a sex therapist who is comfortable and clinically competent supporting clients with concerns related to sexuality, sexual wellbeing, intimacy, desire, sexual functioning, and relationships.
Sex therapy fits particularly well within our practice given the significant intersection between trauma, attachment, sexuality, intimacy, and relational wellbeing.
The Opportunity
This independent contractor therapist position is designed for a fully registered clinician who wants the autonomy of private practice without having to independently build and manage all of the infrastructure behind one.
We have intentionally created a turn-key private practice model so you can focus on your clients, clinical documentation, consultation, and continued development as a therapist while our Client Care team and clinic systems support much of the rest.
We provide:
- A steady flow of aligned psychotherapy referrals
- Scheduling and booking support
- Billing and invoicing
- Intake and consultation calls
- Client follow-up and rebooking
- Referral matching and caseload development
- Secure EMR and client management software
- Online booking and case notes
- Secure virtual therapy platform
- Professional clinic email and client portal
- Established marketing and multiple consistent referral streams
- Administrative systems supporting client retention and appropriate re-engagement
- Monthly individual and/or peer clinical consultation
- Opportunities for workshops, community education, supervision, mentorship, and leadership
- A highly collaborative clinical team
You do not need to pay for an EMR, figure out private practice marketing, chase invoices, or manage intake inquiries.
You get to focus on being an excellent therapist.
Compensation
We offer a competitive flat rate based on clinical training and experience.
Our flat-rate model provides clinicians with predictability and transparency while also protecting them when the practice chooses to offer sliding-scale or reduced-fee psychotherapy services. In those circumstances, the practice absorbs the financial difference rather than passing that reduction along to the therapist.
We believe client accessibility should not come at the expense of clinician sustainability.
In-Person Caseload & Availability
This position requires a commitment to a minimum of 15 in-person client hours per week at our Midtown Toronto psychotherapy office.
Virtual therapy hours may be offered in addition to those 15 in-person hours, and there is plenty of opportunity to grow your caseload beyond the minimum if desired and clinically sustainable.
The successful clinician must be available for at least two in-person shifts per week, including at least one evening or weekend shift.
Our current office availability includes:
- Monday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: after 12:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
We want our clinicians to have thriving practices, but we also care about sustainability. We are happy to work collaboratively with the right person to create a schedule that supports both the needs of the practice and life outside of work.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
Beyond clinical experience, we are looking for someone who is reflective, ethical, warm, grounded, reliable, and genuinely collaborative.
You are curious and committed to continued learning. You are comfortable seeking consultation when a case is complicated and equally willing to share your own knowledge with colleagues. You take your documentation, professional boundaries, ethics, and regulatory responsibilities seriously.
Most importantly, you want to be part of a team. You value the autonomy of private practice, but you do not want to practice in isolation.
Supervision, Mentorship & Leadership Opportunities
We want Striving for Synergy to be somewhere clinicians can continue growing throughout their careers.
Depending on your credentials, experience, and interests, there may be opportunities to become involved in:
- Student supervision and mentorship
- Clinical consultation
- Team education
- Workshops and community outreach
- Program development
- Leadership within the practice
We genuinely want to know where you hope your career will take you and, where possible, help create opportunities for you to get there.
Requirements
To be considered for this independent contractor therapist position in Toronto, applicants must:
- Be fully registered and in good standing as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
- Be authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy in Ontario, where applicable
- Have formal EMDR training
- Have meaningful clinical experience working with complex trauma and attachment-related concerns
- Have formal postgraduate couples therapy training and demonstrated experience working as a couples therapist
- Ideally have completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy training or currently be enrolled in Gottman training
- Have formal training in sex therapy
- Commit to a minimum of 15 in-person client hours per week at our Midtown Toronto office
- Be available for at least two in-person shifts per week, including at least one evening or weekend shift
- Reside in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of Midtown Toronto
- Maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum of $2 million in coverage
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing consultation, clinical training, and professional development
- Provide your own computer and equipment for remote work
Training and experience in Internal Family Systems (IFS) is highly recommended, particularly given the complex trauma and attachment presentations commonly seen within our practice.
We know this is a specific list. That is intentional.
We are fortunate to have an established Toronto psychotherapy practice, an incredible team, strong referral relationships, and clients already waiting for specialized services. We are prepared to take our time finding someone whose clinical experience, values, personality, and professional goals genuinely align with Striving for Synergy.
How to Apply
If you have read this far and found yourself thinking, “This sounds like the kind of team I would love to be part of,” we would genuinely love to hear from you.
Please email [email protected] with:
- Your CV/resume
- A cover letter telling us a little about you, your clinical approach, specialized training, and why you are interested in joining Striving for Synergy
- Your current in-person availability and ideal working hours
Both a CV and cover letter are required for an application to be considered.
We review applications thoughtfully and will contact applicants whose experience, training, clinical interests, and approach appear to align with what we are looking for.
We are looking for an exceptional clinician and an exceptional human who wants to become part of what we are continuing to build.
Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Striving for Synergy is committed to creating a psychotherapy practice where clients and clinicians from diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, relationships, and lived experiences feel welcomed, affirmed, and respected.
We strongly encourage applications from clinicians with diverse lived experiences and perspectives. We believe diversity strengthens our clinical work, our team, and our ability to serve the communities that trust us with their care.
Pay: $85.00-$120.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
