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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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Join The Trauma Therapy Company – Empower Relationships, Transform Futures
Are you a passionate couples therapist with a heart for trauma healing? Do you want to work in an environment where deep, lasting change is the goal, and every client’s unique story is met with compassion and expertise? At The Trauma Therapy Company, we specialize in guiding couples through the healing process, helping them not only survive but thrive after trauma. We are seeking a trauma-focused couples therapist to join our mission of supporting relationships impacted by trauma.
Why Choose Us?
✔ Meaningful Work – Be a part of a mission-driven team helping couples heal from trauma, abuse, neglect, and life-altering events.
✔ Flexible & Autonomous – Enjoy the freedom of private practice with the support of an established organization. Set your own schedule, work remotely, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
✔ A Culture of Growth – We nurture both professional and personal development, encouraging ongoing self-awareness and healing for both our clients and ourselves.
✔ Collaboration & Support – Join a team of heart-driven clinicians who prioritize peer support, consultation, and continuous learning to refine therapeutic techniques.
✔ Real Impact – We don't just manage symptoms—we address the root causes of trauma within relationships, using evidence-based practices to create lasting change.
Your Role in Our Vision
As a trauma-focused couples therapist, you'll provide therapy to couples in Ohio, helping them heal from the emotional wounds caused by trauma and rebuild their relationships. Whether working in-person or via telehealth, you'll have the autonomy to tailor your practice to best meet the unique needs of each couple while benefiting from the support of a structured, trauma-informed organization.
What You’ll Do
- Provide individual and couples therapy using trauma-focused, evidence-based methods.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director and fellow clinicians to ensure ethical, effective care that promotes relationship healing.
- Utilize ongoing assessments to measure and track client progress.
- Help couples develop practical tools for communication, emotional regulation, and trauma recovery.
- Attend staff meetings, peer reviews, and consultations to continue enhancing your clinical expertise.
- Maintain proper documentation and uphold ethical and professional standards.
What You Bring
✔ Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
✔ Clinical license in Ohio (LPC, LSW, MFT, or equivalent).
✔ At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health, with a strong background in trauma-informed care and couples therapy.
✔ Expertise in Evidence-Based Practices such as EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, or CPT, with a focus on couples therapy.
✔ Commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and personal growth as a clinician.
✔ A heart-driven, client-centered approach—you believe in the healing potential of relationships and the resilience of those affected by trauma.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $40.00 - $100.00 per hour
- Flexible Schedule – Set your own hours (minimum 10 per week)
- Hybrid Work – Work remotely with optional in-person sessions at our Youngstown, OH office
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join The Trauma Therapy Company and become a part of a movement that is transforming trauma care for couples in Ohio. If you're a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist dedicated to empowering relationships, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and start helping couples heal, grow, and thrive.
Pay: $67,400.00 - $90,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
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
Which companies are hiring the most couples therapists?
The companies hiring the most couples therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Palo Alto Therapy, and Kate Nesterwitz, LMFT, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, New Jersey, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at group private practices and telehealth providers that specialize in relationship and family services.
How many couples therapist jobs are remote?
About 73% of couples therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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