Trauma-Informed Therapist

Brickel and Associates, LLC

Trauma-Informed Therapist Residency & Career Opportunities (In-Person)

Thoughtful Trauma Therapy in a Supportive Clinical Community

At Brickel and Associates, LLC, we believe meaningful trauma therapy happens through safety, attunement, clinical depth, and authentic human connection.

Founded by Robyn Brickel, our Old Town Alexandria psychotherapy practice has provided trauma-informed, attachment-focused psychotherapy for more than two decades. We specialize in complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, chronic stress responses, relational trauma, and nervous system-informed healing.

We are currently seeking:

• Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist)
• Residents in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy
• Early-career trauma therapists seeking mentorship and specialization

Our Clinical Approach

Our work is grounded in:

• Trauma-informed psychotherapy
• Attachment-focused treatment
• EMDR-informed interventions
• Parts work and nervous system regulation
• Relational psychotherapy
• Strengths-based and collaborative care

We value paced, ethical trauma treatment that prioritizes stabilization, safety, and the therapeutic relationship.

What Makes Our Practice Different

Many therapists enter the field wanting to provide meaningful, depth-oriented care, but quickly encounter burnout, productivity pressure, or professional isolation.

At Brickel and Associates, we intentionally cultivate a different environment.

Our clinicians are supported through:

• Ongoing consultation and collaboration
• Trauma-informed supervision and mentorship
• Administrative and referral support
• Beautiful office space in Old Town Alexandria
• A collegial and respectful team culture
• Thoughtful onboarding and clinical guidance
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth We value sustainability for both clients and clinicians.

Resident Training Experience

Residents and early-career clinicians receive support in:

• Clinical conceptualization
• Trauma treatment planning
• Working with complex nervous system responses
• Ethical private practice development
• Documentation and professional identity formation
• Balancing clinical depth with sustainability

We strive to help developing clinicians build confidence, competence, and authenticity in their therapeutic work.

Ideal Candidates

We are especially interested in clinicians who:

• Are passionate about trauma-informed care
• Value relational and attachment-focused therapy
• Are emotionally attuned and reflective
• Appreciate collaboration and ongoing learning
• Desire meaningful long-term clinical growth
• Work thoughtfully and ethically with complexity

Experience with trauma treatment, EMDR, dissociation, attachment work, or somatic/nervous system approaches is welcomed but not required.

Location

Our practice is located in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, serving adults, adolescents, and professionals throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metro area.

To Learn More

We welcome conversations with graduate students, residents, and licensed clinicians interested

in joining a supportive trauma-informed group practice community.

Please send:

• Resume or CV
• Brief statement of clinical interests
• Licensure status or anticipated graduation timeline

to:

Robyn Brickel, MA., LMFT

Clinical Director robyn@robynbrickel.com

Learn more about our practice: www.brickelandassociates.com