LPC Jobs in Columbia & Lee's Summit, MO
For licensed professional counselors ready to do excellent, evidence-based work — with a team that actually has their back.
You're a skilled therapist. You shouldn't have to fight your own workplace to prove it.
Maybe you're at an agency where caseloads keep climbing and real clinical consultation is hard to find. Maybe you've tried solo private practice and miss being part of a team. Or maybe you're at a group practice that talks about clinical excellence but doesn't actually invest in it.
You became a therapist to do meaningful, deep work with clients who are ready to change. You deserve a practice built to make that possible — not one that slowly wears you down.
Aspire Counseling was built for therapists like you.
This is the private practice I wished existed when I was in your shoes.
Aspire Counseling is a therapist-owned, evidence-based private practice with two locations in Missouri — Columbia and Lee's Summit. Since 2017, we've specialized in treating trauma, anxiety, and OCD using approaches that actually get results: EMDR, CPT, ERP, IFS, ACT, and TF-CBT.
We're small enough that everyone knows each other, and big enough to offer real clinical community. Our clinicians consult with each other — formally and over a quick text — and actually enjoy working together. Our admin team is exceptional. They know our clients, they care about fit, and they do the behind-the-scenes work that lets you show up and just be a great therapist.
We don't take insurance. We don't do prior authorizations. We don't ask you to see 40 clients a week just to make the numbers work.
We just do good therapy — and with the support of a fantastic team.
Founded 2017 · Two Missouri locations · Private-pay only · Evidence-based, always
On evidence-based practice — we mean it.
A lot of practices say they use evidence-based approaches. We want to be specific about what that means here, because it's one of the things that attracts and keeps our best clinicians.
Evidence-based treatment at Aspire means using research-supported interventions — the kind backed by peer-reviewed literature, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials. For trauma, that looks like EMDR or CPT. For anxiety, it often means exposure-based treatment. For OCD, it means ERP — not just empathy and coping skills, as valuable as those are.
That said, we're not robots. We bring our own personalities, training histories, and clinical instincts into every session. Being evidence-based doesn't mean following a script. It means starting with what we know works, then meeting the individual client exactly where they are.
If that's how you already think about clinical work — or the kind of clinician you're actively working to become — you'll fit right in.
What this role looks like.
We’re hiring full time LPCs in both Columbia & Lee’s Summit, MO. Each full time therapist will see at least 24 clients per week (we recommend scheduling 28-30). You’ll primarily be in person at one of our two offices. HOwever, telehealth is available to supplement your caseload with some clients who prefer online appointments.
Day-to-day, you'll:
Provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, OCD, and related concerns
Use the evidence-based modalities you're already trained in — and keep building your skills (we invest in training)
Track client outcomes using Blueprint, our measurement-based care platform — it actually informs your clinical work
Conduct free 30-minute consultations with prospective clients, paid at your admin rate
Attend a weekly 30-minute team check-in, Mondays 11–11:30 AM via Zoom
Consult with colleagues on complex cases — formally in group, and informally whenever you need it
Document in Theranest with real clerical support behind you
What you won't have to do:
Fight insurance companies
Find your own clients — we handle marketing and intake
Navigate an unsupportive or chaotic work environment
Figure out the business side of private practice on your own
You'll thrive at Aspire Counseling if...
You hold an active LPC license in Missouri — this is what we're prioritizing at both locations right now. LCSW and LMFT also welcome.
You're fully trained in at least one evidence-based modality: EMDR, CPT, IFS, ERP, ACT, or TF-CBT
You want to keep growing clinically and genuinely enjoy consultation
You communicate directly and handle feedback with openness and curiosity
You take ownership of your clinical outcomes — your first instinct when a client drops off isn't to blame the intake process, it's to ask what you can adjust
You can see clients in-person and have availability during some high-demand hours — evenings (4 PM+), early mornings (7–9 AM), or weekends
You want this practice specifically, not just any job
This probably isn't the right fit if:
You describe your approach primarily as "eclectic" without grounding in specific evidence-based methods
You prefer to practice without team involvement or peer consultation
You're mainly looking to escape your current situation rather than move toward something you're genuinely excited about
We're a small team and culture matters here. Everyone's presence is felt, and we protect what we've built.
Compensation that reflects your expertise
Annual salary range: $67,000–$100,000 Your rate is based on your location, experience, evidence-based training, and caseload. Lee's Summit positions compensate slightly higher.
Plus a sign-on bonus while your caseload builds: Most clinicians reach a full caseload within 90 days. To support that ramp-up period, we offer:
$1,500 your first full month
$1,000 your second month
$500 your third month
That's $3,000 total to ease the transition — because we know the first few months look different than month six.
Additional pay:
$15 bonus for each new client you onboard
$30/month technology stipend
Paid admin time for meetings, trainings, and practice-related activities
Full-time benefits:
Flexible scheduling — you set your hours within client demand
PTO that accrues based on sessions seen
6 paid holidays
Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match
Health insurance
Up to $500/year in continuing education reimbursement
Paid training in evidence-based modalities — CPT within your first two weeks; if you're already CPT-trained, we'll discuss what makes sense to add next
Regular structured clinical consultation and informal peer support
The thing most therapists don't realize until they're here: A consistent, full caseload of motivated, private-pay clients — coming to you through a well-run intake process — is worth more than almost any benefit line item. We invest heavily in marketing and have a strong referral reputation in both communities. You won't be scrambling for clients.
Our Hiring Process
We know the job search can feel opaque, so here's what to expect — start to finish.
Step 1 — You apply Submit your resume and cover letter through the form on this page (More on what to include in a moment.)
Step 2 — Our team reviews it Our hiring team takes a couple of days to review every application carefully. You'll hear from us either way.
Step 3 — Phone screening with our Client Care team This is a real conversation with the same people who would be matching you with clients if you join us. They know our clients well and can answer a lot of your questions about what day-to-day really looks like.
Step 4 — Interview with clinical leadership You'll meet with our Clinical Director and/or Senior Clinical Team Lead for a deeper conversation about your clinical approach, experience, and fit for the role.
Step 5 — References + office tour We'll reach out to three references (at least one past supervisor) and invite you to visit the office you'd primarily work from. You'll likely get to meet one or two teammates while you're there.
One note about our Lee's Summit location: we're moving to a new space in April 2026, so you'd be seeing our current office — not the new one. We're excited about the new space and happy to tell you about it.
Step 6 — Offer We move quickly for the right candidate.
A tip that genuinely speeds things up: Give your references a heads-up that we'll be calling. It's the most common thing that slows the process on our end. We ask for three, with at least one being a past clinical supervisor.
**Please note that we are NOT hiring a virtual only therapist at this time and are only looking for full time clinicians.**
If you are a fully licensed clinician looking for full time work providing evidence based treatment for anxiety & trauma…..we’d love to speak!
Aspire Counseling is actively hiring licensed professional counselors (LPC) in Columbia and Lee's Summit, Missouri. We are currently prioritizing candidates with an active LPC license in Missouri for full-time positions at both locations. We also welcome applications from LCSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists with experience in trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, and OCD treatment. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CPT, ERP, IFS, ACT, and TF-CBT. If you're searching for LPC jobs in Missouri, therapist jobs in Columbia MO, counselor jobs in Lee's Summit MO, or full-time private practice positions in the Kansas City area or mid-Missouri — we'd love to hear from you.