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Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy

Equip yourself with the latest theory and research, to better support a variety of patient presentations.

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Dissertation

Demonstrate mastery of this field through a dissertation

Distinguished Faculty

Real-world lessons from practitioner-scholar faculty

Time to Completion

3 years full time

Program Description

Elevate Your Impact on Families and Relationships
In our Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy program, available in Anaheim and Los Angeles, arm yourself with advanced theory and research to enhance your service to couples and families and become a leader in the mental health field.

Program Highlights:
1. Advanced Curriculum: Learn from a curriculum integrating core competencies informed by the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, covering topics from teaching in higher education to advanced clinical principles.
2. Practitioner-Scholar Faculty: Receive guidance and real-world lessons from faculty actively engaged in practice and scholarship, enhancing your learning with a variety of clinical examples.
3. Three-Year Full-Time Program: A focused and intensive curriculum allows for profound mastery of marital and family therapy in a concise time frame.
4. Dissertation Mastery: Showcase your command over marital and family therapy discipline through an exemplary dissertation.
5. Career Advancement Opportunities: Ideal for pre-licensed and licensed master’s-level mental health professionals aiming to seize the opportunities a doctoral degree offers.

Join us to enhance your skills in marital and family counseling and stand out as a transformative leader in mental health..

Career Pathways

Our Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy program prepares graduates to practice as licensed professionals, assume leadership positions in the mental health field, and to teach in higher education. You can apply your knowledge to a range of settings, including:

  • Hospitals and community-based clinics
  • Substance abuse treatment centers
  • Mental health centers
  • Social service agencies
  • Private practice
  • Higher education

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testimonial

Nazila Amighi, M.A., LMFT

M.A. – Clinical Psychology, MFT Specialization
“When I go to work, I’m excited to see my clients and engage in meaningful introspection and examination. I want my students to feel the same way when they approach clients, so that’s how I approach teaching.”

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 14 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies, for skill-building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums and community service opportunities.
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