Joining our team.

Why Thrive Counseling Kirkland?

At Thrive Counseling Kirkland, we believe that everyone was created for freedom. Our mission is to provide space for healing—helping clients uncover their true identity and walk into the freedom they deserve. If you share this vision and want to practice therapy in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

What Makes Thrive Different

Focus on Your Clinical Work
As a W2 employee (not a contractor), you're free from the administrative burden of running a business. We handle client intake, scheduling, marketing, billing, and operations—so you can focus on what you love: providing excellent clinical care.

Trauma-Informed, Growth-Oriented Team
We're committed to our own healing and professional development, embodying the belief that we cannot take our clients further than we've gone ourselves. Our clinicians stay current on research and best practices, creating truly safe therapeutic spaces for clients.

Beautiful, Tranquil Environment
From the moment clients walk through our doors, they experience an atmosphere of beauty and tranquility. Our offices are designed to promote healing and peace.

Collaborative Culture
The Thrive team genuinely enjoys working together. We value case consultations, team events, and building authentic relationships. We're down-to-earth, supportive, and create an environment of freedom and independence.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO accrual starting after 90 days)

• Paid sick leave

• Paid holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

• $250 annual equipment stipend

• Professional liability insurance

• $500 CEU reimbursement (after one year)

Professional Development

• Clinical supervision available (for associates)

• Consultation groups

• Regular team meetings focused on growth

• Support for continuing education

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling

• Hybrid/remote work options

• Minimum 10 sessions per week (build your caseload at your pace)

• Shared office spaces (no need to "own" a room)

Who We Serve

We work with clients ages 3-99, specializing in:

• Trauma and abuse recovery

• Anxiety and depression

• Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)

• Couples and family therapy

• Work/life balance

• First responder support

Our therapeutic approaches include EMDR, Lifespan Integration, and other evidence-based modalities.

Please contact Marianne Esterly at Marianne@thrivekirkland.com with any further questions.