About the Practice

Your Therapy Nook is a boutique child and teen therapy practice with locations in San Jose and Redwood City, CA, specializing exclusively in children and adolescents ages 3–17. We pair weekly individual therapy with structured monthly parent coaching, grounded in a child-centered, attachment-focused philosophy.

Clients are provided. You do not market yourself. You show up and do the clinical work.

Our Clinical Philosophy

Behaviors are communication. A child who is hitting, melting down, or refusing school is telling you something they cannot yet say with words. Our job is to hear what they are saying. We lead with connection before correction, and we measure progress by whether a child feels seen, safe, and understood.

Sessions are child-centered. The child leads. The clinician tracks, attunes, co-regulates, and responds — bringing their full clinical self into the room. Parent coaching is built into every case. It is the clinical work, not an add-on.

Our training orientation includes attachment-based approaches, Synergetic Play Therapy, and Brainspotting. Play therapy certification is not required — training is provided by the practice.

The Role

— Weekly individual therapy with children and teens, ages 3–17 — Monthly parent coaching sessions built into every case — Caseload of 15–20 clients, built gradually over time — 25–35 paid hours/week across clinical and non-clinical time — Afternoons, evenings, and one weekend day required — In-person — San Jose and Redwood City; candidates must be willing to work at both locations — Weekly individual supervision (BBS required) — Play therapy training provided — 90-day introductory period

Compensation

$55.00/hour W2 — all hours paid equally including sessions, documentation, and supervision. Annual range $70,000–$94,000. Benefits including healthcare reimbursement, PTO, and 401(k) tied to caseload milestones. Full details at interview.

Qualifications

— AMFT, ACSW, or APCC in good standing with CA BBS, or graduating soon

— Minimum one year experience working with children in any capacity

— Available afternoons, evenings, and at least one weekend day

— Willing to work at both San Jose and Redwood City locations

— May not concurrently work at another private practice serving children or teens

To Apply

Email hello@yourtherapynook.com Subject: Clinician Application — Your Therapy Nook

Please include your cover letter and CV and address the following:

1. Why children and teens specifically — what draws you to this population?
2. What is your experience with play therapy and child-centered work?
3. How do you feel about working closely with parents as part of a child’s treatment?
4. Are you available to work evenings and at least one weekend day consistently?
5. Where are you in your BBS hours and what is your timeline to licensure?
6. What are you hoping your career looks like over the next few years?
7. This role starts with a building caseload — expect fewer paid hours in the first couple of months while your caseload grows to full. Does your current situation give you the flexibility to manage a 2–3 month ramp-up period, and what does that look like practically for you?