JOIN OUR HEALING COLLECTIVE:

We’re hiring a Licensed Counselor


At Balanced Life Counseling (BLC), we believe therapy is more than a profession. It’s a calling to create safe, affirming spaces where people can heal, grow, and thrive. We’re not just building a practice. We’re cultivating a community.

If you’re a compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed counselor looking to be part of something meaningful, where your voice is heard, your professional growth is nurtured, and your work makes a real difference, then we’d love to meet you.

We’re expanding our team and are excited to welcome a new Licensed Counselor into our collaborative group practice. This is a full-time W-2 hourly position with flexibility, autonomy, and comprehensive benefits.

What It’s Like to Work at BLC


Our clinicians often describe BLC as a place where they feel supported, seen, and connected. We operate from a place of inclusivity and intention, rooted in values of empathy, growth, and justice. Here, we’re serious about the work and equally serious about building a work culture where people genuinely love what they do and who they do it with.

Whether it’s collaborating on a challenging case, celebrating professional wins, or laughing together during team lunches, we believe that healing work happens best in a community of care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Comprehensive Benefits
    Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 401k with company match, continuing education assistance, and complete flexibility once your caseload is established.

  • A Balanced Life
    We walk our talk. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 2 days per week in our cozy office in the Humboldt Park/Logan Square neighborhood and the rest via telehealth. You’ll build a schedule that aligns with your energy, life, and goals.

  • Competitive Compensation
    Licensed Counselors earn between $55,000 and $90,000 annually depending on caseload and experience, with strong insurance reimbursement rates that reflect your value and expertise.

  • Robust Clinical Support
    Access individual and group consultation, professional development options, and a steady referral stream so you can focus on what you do best: supporting clients.

  • Admin Support that Has Your Back
    Our admin team takes care of billing, credentialing, benefits checks, and insurance paneling so you don’t have to.

  • Mission-Aligned Culture
    We center trauma-informed care, systemic awareness, and active inclusivity. Our practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and we are deeply committed to equity and justice in mental health.

Who You Are


You’re a grounded, curious, and heart-led clinician with at least 2 years of experience in the field. You love the process of healing and are committed to helping clients reconnect with their own wisdom and resilience. You value collaboration and are ready to grow within a community that uplifts and challenges you.

You’re licensed (or license-eligible) in Illinois as an LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT, or ALMFT.

You’re passionate about working with clients from diverse backgrounds, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and gender expansive communities, and you approach trauma through a multi-systemic, culturally responsive lens.

We’re Especially Excited to Meet Candidates Who…

  • Have experience in community mental health or trauma-focused work

  • Work confidently with individuals, romantic relationships, and/or other relationship dynamics

  • Are EMDR-trained or willing to complete training within 3 months

  • Speak Spanish fluently

Your Role at a Glance

  • Maintain a caseload of 22 to 25 clients per week

  • Provide high-quality therapy for individuals and romantic relationships (and optionally, groups)

  • Participate in consultation, peer support, and ongoing learning

  • Commit to at least 2 years of employment

  • Be available for 2 to 3 evenings per week and 1 weekend day, if needed

  • Be (or become) credentialed with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and Cigna

Ready to Join Our Team?

We believe that who you are matters just as much as what you’ve done. If our values resonate with you and you’re excited about joining a vibrant, mission-driven practice, we want to hear from you.

To apply, send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter to rebeccas@balancedlifechicago.com with the subject line: Licensed Counselor.

We Honor Difference

Balanced Life Counseling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background.