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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At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire Couples Therapists (LPCC, LISW, IMFT) within our Columbus area Clinics who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Haily Kontogianis
Director, Practice Development
Email: haily.kontogianis@lifestance.com
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Counselors:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telehealth and in person flexibility.
- Compensation Range $83,000 - $113,000, compensation model based on productivity.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
- Annual incentive program.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Sign on Bonus
Licensed Counselors are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Counselors who are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LISW, LPCC, IMFT)
- Experienced working with couples
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health4

- 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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