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Marriage and Family Therapy

What is Marriage and Family Therapy?

Marriage and Family Therapy is the field of psychotherapy aimed at treating individuals, couples, and families within a relational context.

Marriage and Family Therapy Programs at The Chicago School

We train marriage and family therapists (MFTs) to provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in need. As mental health service providers, marriage and family therapists work within the context of the relational system to address a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. In addition, MFT’s may provide programs for relational enrichment, premarital preparation, and parent education. At The Chicago School, you will train to work in a variety of settings with the guidance of practitioner-scholar faculty who actively participate in the MFT field.

Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy offered at The Chicago School
M.A. Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy
Anaheim
Los Angeles
Online
Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy
Anaheim
Los Angeles

Careers in Marriage and Family Therapy

The Chicago School’s master’s program in marriage and family therapy equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of California. Our doctoral programs in marriage and family therapy also prepare graduates to assume leadership positions in the mental health field and to teach in higher education.

Learn more about the differences between MFT master’s and Psy.D. programs to see which degree aligns most with your academic needs and career goals.

Public and Private Sector Employers:
  • Hospitals and community-based clinics
  • Substance abuse treatment centers
  • Mental health centers
  • Social service agencies
  • Private practice
  • Higher Education
Marriage and Family Therapy Job Titles:
  • Marriage and family therapist
  • Marriage and family counselor
  • Mental health counselor
  • Clinical director
  • Grant writer
  • Senior administrator

Marriage and Family Therapy Programs FAQs

Are the MFT programs available online?

Our master’s in marriage and family therapy degree is available online. Both the MFT Psy.D. and master’s programs are available in -person at our Anaheim and Los Angeles campuses.

What is the average salary for a marriage and family therapist?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for marriage and family therapists is $63,780.

Is there a growing demand for marriage and family therapists?

Yes. The U.S. is currently facing a mental health crisis, with a growing demand for qualified professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for marriage and family therapists is projected to grow by 16% from 2023 to 2033. 

Learn how to become a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California.

Nazila Amighi, M.A., LMFT Graduate, Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy program

Nazila Amighi, M.A., LMFT

Graduate, Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy program
When I come to work, I honestly don’t feel like I’m going to work. I’m excited about seeing my clients. What are we going to talk about—where are we going today?”

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