Join the Collective

We're a small psychodynamic practice in Los Angeles, and we care as much about the clinicians inside it as the clients we serve.

Our work blends contemporary psychoanalytic thinking with relational depth and close attention to how you're growing as a clinician. Mentorship sits at the center of our team. We supervise every clinician here with one aim: helping you become your best and most authentic clinical self.

Associates receive weekly supervision with Dr. Sarai for the full length of their associateship, alongside a consultation group that genuinely thinks deeply with you about your cases.

Becoming an excellent clinician doesn't happen alone. We believe relationship is where clinical growth actually takes place — in the room with your clients, and in the room with colleagues who help you see what you can't see by yourself. We know how much this work asks of a person, so we've built a place that can hold it: honest reflection, steady support, and real connection.

Why Join the Collective

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There are plenty of group practices in Los Angeles. What sets ours apart is how much we invest in the people inside it.

We are a small team of clinicians who have grown organically when the right applicant comes along. We only add to the practice when the fit feels right, which keeps the group balanced. You will have your own clients and the benefit of a built in consultation group that sharpens your work.

The autonomy of private practice, without the admin. Referrals, marketing, admin, and SEO are handled. You choose your clients, set your hours, and focus on the clinical work.

A beautiful place to land. A light-filled, thoughtfully designed office in the heart of Brentwood — walkable to coffee, shops, and lunch between sessions.

The depth work you trained for. Most of our clients are adults working through relationships, careers, parenthood, and life transitions, and they come to therapy looking for understanding, not quick fixes.

Room to grow. Speaking, writing, networking, supervising — we actively support our team in building the long-term clinical identities they want.

Mentorship & Clinical Development

We take our craft seriously. We're a group of clinicians committed to deep reflection and thoughtful, deliberate work.

Our practice was built on the foundation of providing high quality therapy and supervision to clients and clinicians. The best clinical work grows in relationship, not alone — with colleagues who help you see what you can't see by yourself.

We know how much this work asks of a person, so we've made room for it: a space for rigorous reflection and support. We'd be honored to read your application.

Associates working toward licensure: weekly individual supervision plus weekly group consultation. Because Dr. Sarai is a licensed clinical psychologist, supervision counts toward both BBS hours (for masters-level associates) and psychologist licensure hours (for psychology associates and postdocs).

Licensed clinicians: weekly group consultation with Dr. Sarai and the full team.

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The Role

This is a part-time, W-2 position with a hybrid in-person and teletherapy schedule. Clinicians typically build to a steady caseload of 20-25 clients per week over the first 3–4 months as referrals come in. You'll have full autonomy over which clients you take and when you see them.

We hire with a long-term horizon — this isn't a stepping-stone role. It's a place to put down roots, deepen your clinical voice, and build a sustainable practice.

Our ideal candidate

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    A strong foundation in relational psychodynamic therapy and desire to continue growing within the orientation.

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    Clinical experience with anxiety, depression, and trauma, plus comfort working with adults navigating life transitions — including new parents and career changes.

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    Comfortable working with both individuals and couples, with an interest in deepening your expertise across both modalities.

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    Looking to put down roots — drawn to depth-oriented, long-term work with clients, and to a practice you want to grow with for years rather than pass through.

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    Invested in your own clinical development — sees consultation, supervision, and peer dialogue as ongoing parts of being a holistic therapist.

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    Reliable, organized, and self-managed — committed to punctuality, consistent scheduling, and timely clinical documentation.

Responsibilities:

  • See minimum of 20 clients per week via a hybrid in person and teletherapy model.

  • Conduct free 15-20 minute consultation calls with prospective clients.

  • Attend weekly group consultation with Dr. Sarai and the full team; associates also attend weekly individual supervision.

  • Complete session documentation in a timely manner, ideally immediately after the session.

  • Maintain a current California license or associate registration and active malpractice insurance.

  • Uphold the ethical and legal standards of the field.

Let’s work together.

We'd love to hear from you.

To apply, send a tailored cover letter, CV and link to your LinkedIn, to chelsea@drchelseasarai.com with "Brentwood Therapy Collective Application" in the subject line.

We're a small, collaborative team and we care deeply about finding the right fit, so we read every application closely. The strongest ones come from clinicians who write in their own voice about why our practice , our population, our psychodynamic approach, and the kind of work we do here — resonates with them.

We run application materials through AI-detection software and ask that you write yours yourself; we want to get to know you.

We can't wait to read it.