Couples Therapist Jobs

Couples Therapist jobs are open across private practice, community mental health centers, employee assistance programs, and telehealth platforms, at levels from associate therapist to clinical director, with specializations in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and sex therapy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6+
Top stateIndiana
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityAshburn, VA
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Couples Therapist
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LifeStance Health
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Couples Therapist
LifeStance Health
Columbus, Ohio
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$83k - $113k/yr
On-Site
Other
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Couples Therapist
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LifeStance Health
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Couples Therapist
LifeStance Health
Cleveland, Ohio
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$70k - $113k/yr
On-Site
Other
5,001-10,000

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Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC
Couples Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
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Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC
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Couples Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC
Ashburn, Virginia
Allied Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$100k - $112k/yr
Hybrid
Other

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LifeStance Health
Couples/Family Therapist
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LifeStance Health
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Couples/Family Therapist
LifeStance Health
Mishawaka, Indiana
Allied Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$84k - $107k/yr
Hybrid
Other
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Couples/Family Therapist
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LifeStance Health
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Couples/Family Therapist
LifeStance Health
Brownsburg, Indiana
Allied Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$84k - $107k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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Couples Therapist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health4
  • Behavioral Health Practice Services
    Behavioral Health Practice Services2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services6

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in couples therapist jobs.

  • Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or psychology
  • Current state licensure or registration as an associate clinician working toward full licensure
  • Demonstrated training or certification in a structured couples therapy modality such as EFT or Gottman Method
  • Experience conducting couples assessments and developing dyadic treatment plans
  • Proficiency with electronic health record platforms for session notes and scheduling
  • Ability to maintain a caseload of couples sessions per week and meet productivity expectations

Tips for Your Couples Therapist Job Search

Lead your resume with modality credentials

Employers scan for specific modalities before anything else. List your EFT, Gottman Level certifications, or AASECT credentials in a dedicated section near the top, not buried under a generic skills list that could belong to any therapist.

Filter openings by licensure requirement

Many postings require a fully licensed clinician, while others are open to registered interns or associate-level candidates. Read the licensure requirement before applying so you don't waste time on roles your current credential doesn't meet.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists couples therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your cover letter to the presenting population

Practices serving LGBTQ+ couples, military families, or perinatal clients expect you to name that population directly. Show you understand the clinical context, not just that you do couples work generally.

Prepare a case conceptualization for your interview

Most hiring panels ask you to walk through how you'd approach a presenting couple. Prepare a brief, structured example using your primary modality that demonstrates assessment, goal-setting, and a realistic treatment arc.

Negotiate supervision hours into your offer

If you're working toward licensure, supervised hours are compensation. Ask upfront how many individual and group supervision hours per month are included, because this varies significantly across employers and affects your timeline to full licensure.

Couples Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How many couples therapist jobs are remote?

About 67% of couples therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth platforms offering relationship counseling. Telehealth-first employers and employee assistance program contractors tend to post the highest share of fully remote roles, while community mental health centers almost always require in-person attendance.

How do you become a couples therapist?

You become a couples therapist by completing a master's or doctoral program in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, or psychology, then accruing the supervised clinical hours your state requires for licensure. After licensure, most clinicians pursue specialized training in a structured modality such as Emotionally Focused Therapy or the Gottman Method to qualify for roles that require demonstrated couples-specific competency.

Can you get hired as a couples therapist with limited experience?

Yes, entry-level and associate-level roles exist specifically for clinicians who are pre-licensed or recently licensed, provided you are enrolled in a supervision arrangement your employer recognizes. Group practices that serve high-volume caseloads often hire associate therapists and provide the supervision hours needed to reach full licensure, so targeting those settings is the most practical path when your experience is limited.

What does the couples therapist interview process look like?

Most hiring processes begin with a phone screen covering licensure status and modality background, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview where you'll be asked to walk through a case conceptualization or describe your approach to a common presenting issue. Some group practices also request a brief demonstration session or ask about your experience with a specific couple population they serve, such as LGBTQ+ clients or those navigating infidelity.

Where can I find and apply to couples therapist jobs?

You can find and apply to couples therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices, telehealth platforms, and mental health organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure level and modality training, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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