Careers & Clinical Opportunities in Chicago

Build a Rewarding Career in Maternal & Women's Mental Health

At Nurture Therapy, we create a supportive, collegial environment where intelligent, passionate clinicians can grow their expertise. Enjoy scheduling autonomy, steady client referrals, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits within a collaborative clinical community.

Focus on what you do best—helping clients thrive—without the burden of running a practice, marketing yourself, or managing billing.

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We believe healthy, supported individuals raise healthy, happy families.

Built for Clinician Well-Being & Long-Term Growth

Grounded in our core values: Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Equity & Inclusion, and Service.

Choose between part-time (minimum 15 clients / 18 hours available) or full-time (minimum 24 clients / 28 hours available) with flexible scheduling autonomy.

Flexible Caseload Options

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Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, 100% employer-covered dental, 100% employer-covered vision, short-term disability, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.

Comprehensive Health & Insurance Benefits

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W2 employment status, competitive compensation, paid malpractice insurance, licensure supervision, and free CEUs through Nurture University.

Financial & Professional Security

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Our dedicated support team handles client matching, insurance verification, billing, and monthly statements so you can focus entirely on therapy.

Full Administrative Support

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Who We're Looking For

Passionate, dynamic therapists dedicated to specialized women's and maternal mental health.

Licensure Requirements

We are hiring therapists who are fully licensed or provisionally licensed in the state of Illinois (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, PsyD/PhD).

Perinatal Expertise & Training

Foundational training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) is preferred, but not a deal-breaker! We actively support your professional development through ongoing supervision, consultation, and specialized training.

Inclusive & Affirming Community

Therapists of all races, backgrounds, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities are warmly encouraged to apply.

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Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Equity & Inclusion, and Service.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We would love to learn more about you and your career goals.

1. Prepare your current CV / Resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in joining Nurture Therapy

2. Confirm your Illinois licensure status.

3. Share your favorite daytime snack!

4. Email your application directly to Jamie Kreiter, LCSW, PMH-C at hello@nurture-therapy.com.

We value your time. Our leadership team reviews all incoming applications promptly and will respond within 48 business hours.

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May 2, 2026

The Pulse of the North Star

For the woman who has held or felt life,

That is now a distant memory.

For the woman that tries, time and again,

To find a hollowed silence.

May 1, 2026

Skip the Baby Shower

Tangible ways to protect yourself after pregnancy loss or infertility

After a loss, the world doesn't stop just because your’s does. Baby showers get scheduled. Birth announcements land in your inbox. The holidays come whether you are ready or not. And people who love you often say nothing, or say the wrong thing, or quietly expect you to keep showing up.

April 30, 2026

A Mindful Moment: Practice with Slack

For years, I told new moms the same thing: give yourself grace. And I meant it. But after my second child was born, I realized how hollow that can sound when you are in the thick of it. When the anxiety is loud and the guilt is louder. When the symptoms feel so much like you that you can't find the edges of where they end.

Grace felt out of reach. So I started reaching for something smaller. Something more honest: Slack.

April 12, 2026

How to Know When It’s Time to See a Perinatal Therapist

Becoming a parent touches almost every part of life, and it rarely feels as simple as the pictures on social media. Fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early parenting can bring joy and pride, but also fear, grief, and overwhelm.

April 5, 2026

Understanding Postpartum Depression and When to Seek Help

Postpartum emotions can feel like a roller coaster. One moment you may be staring at your baby with love, and the next you might feel like crying in the bathroom so no one can see.

March 29, 2026

Understanding The Role Of A Postpartum Counselor And What They Offer

Postpartum life is not always what people expect. Some moments bring joy or connection, and others can feel heavy, off balance, or confusing.

March 22, 2026

Struggling With New Parent Stress How Postpartum Therapy Supports Daily Life

Becoming a parent changes a lot at once. There’s the excitement of new beginnings, but also a quiet exhaustion that doesn’t always get named.

March 13, 2026

A Mindful Moment

Use this gentle posture helps release tension in the neck, shoulders, and back while activating the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system — inviting the body to slow down, soften, and feel safe. Read more and follow along through a simple forward fold exercise.

March 8, 2026

Understanding Trauma Therapy After Childbirth And What It Does

Bringing a baby into the world can be beautiful, but it can also come with emotional weight most people don’t talk about.

Exploring Sex Therapy Options To Rekindle Your Connection

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February 15, 2026

Exploring Sex Therapy Options To Rekindle Your Connection

Feeling distant this time of year? Sex therapy in Chicago helps couples rebuild connection through honesty, comfort, and slower communication.

January 20, 2026

What Does It Mean to Nurture?

There’s a dichotomy in maternal nurturing. Mothers are often incredible nurturers; they are attuned, selfless and often intuitive to their baby’s needs. Research shows that nurturing is deeply wired into the maternal brain. When a mother hears her baby cry there’s a hormonally-driven neural response that triggers the release of oxytocin and lights up regions of the brain tied to empathy and caregiving. This biological response explains why mothers are so acutely skilled at nurturing others, and perhaps the reason they stop nurturing themselves.

December 15, 2025

'Tis the Season for Stress: Transform Stressed to Blessed This Holiday Season

There's an invisible workload that falls disproportionately on mothers during the holidays. You're often the one coordinating schedules, preparing meals, buying gifts, managing family dynamics, and trying to make the season magical, all while likely still doing your regular job and parenting duties. The emotional labor alone makes the most wonderful time of year feel not-so-wonderful. It's the perfect winter storm for burnout.