– LP Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy
Doctorate in Marital and Family Therapy (Psy.D.)
Prepare for LMFT Licensure or Advanced MFT Careers
The Chicago School’s curriculum integrates core competencies from the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
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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
The Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy program is designed for pre-licensed and licensed master’s-level mental health professionals who want to advance in their careers and take advantage of opportunities that only a doctoral degree provides.
This immersive Psy.D. program includes in-person and hands-on clinical training in Anaheim and Los Angeles.
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
The Chicago School’s Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy program prepares you for licensed practice, higher education, and leadership roles—careers with strong earning potential across clinical, educational, and agency settings. You can apply your knowledge to a wide range of career paths, including:
- Hospitals and community-based clinics
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Mental health centers
- Social service agencies
- Private practice
- Higher education
Locations
Anaheim
Discover fieldwork opportunities from a vibrant and diverse group of learners and educators.
Los Angeles
Examine global perspectives with diverse communities in a city known for its countless opportunities.
Nazila Amighi, M.A., LMFT
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.
Education
Innovation
Embracing next-gen learning and practice.
Innovation
Community
Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.
Community
Impact
Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.
Impact
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