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LIFE COUNSELING INSTITUTE

Couples Therapist

LIFE COUNSELING INSTITUTE, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Owner, psychotherapist at Life Counseling Institute, Illinois Regional Coordinator, Climate Psychology Alliance Calling All Couples Counselors! Join a Practice That Actually Gets It–and Loves Working with Relationships as Much as You Do

Location: Suburban Chicago (Park Ridge and Willowbrook) | Hybrid Option Available | Private Practice Position

Ever wonder what it’s like to work somewhere that doesn’t just say they support you—but really means it?

At

Life Counseling Institute , we’ve been creating a different kind of therapy practice since 2013—one built on connection, collaboration, and deep clinical support. We believe in taking great care of our clients and our clinicians. And right now, we’re looking for a therapist who’s truly passionate about working with

couples .

This isn’t just another generalist therapy role. This is for someone who loves diving into relational dynamics, sees the world through a

systemic lens , and is lit up by the work of helping couples grow, repair, and reconnect.

We're looking for someone with experience working with couples who is willing to carry a caseload of 50% couples.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us (Especially if You Love Working With Couples):

We Take Couples Work Seriously : You won’t be the only one here seeing couples—we’ve built a practice with a strong couples focus, and you’ll be surrounded by clinicians who get it.

Real EFT Support : We offer

weekly couples-focused group supervision/consultation

led by an

EFT-trained, soon-to-be AAMFT-approved supervisor , plus

monthly consultation with a Certified EFT Supervisor and Trainer . If you’re already trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, amazing. If not, we’ll support you in learning it.

We Handle the Referrals : You won’t have to market yourself or scramble for clients. We’ll fill your caseload with couples who are the right fit for your skillset and passions.

Tons of Clinical Support : Our supervision and consultation culture is second to none. Whether you’re just starting out or already fully licensed, you’ll have access to a variety of supervision, training, and collaborative case consultation options to keep growing.

Work-Life Balance, for Real : No overstuffed caseloads, no chaotic admin—just great therapy, flexible hours, and a hybrid schedule if you want one.

What You’ll Get:

Competitive Pay : $65k–$90K depending on licensure, caseload, and experience

Benefits That Matter : Medical/dental (BCBS), paid liability insurance, short-term disability, retirement plan with match, PTO, and a CE stipend

Admin = Handed : We manage billing, scheduling, and most of the paperwork—so you can focus on your clients, not logistics

Team Culture : We’re a fun, collaborative group that loves working together. Think “clinical excellence meets good vibes.”

Socially Conscious Mission : We care about equity, social justice, and environmental responsibility. As a 1% for the Planet business, we donate 1% of gross revenue to climate causes. We're also actively engaged in the process of becoming employee owned!

Who We’re Looking For:

You’re a warm, thoughtful, curious therapist with

a sincere commitment to and passion for couples work

You naturally think systemically and enjoy working relationally

You either have some training in

Emotionally Focused Therapy

(EFT) or are eager to learn and grow in that model

You're licensed in Illinois (LCPC, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, ALMFT, LSW) or close to it and have passed your licensure exam.

You value personal growth, professional development, and being part of a supportive team

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Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Mental Health Care

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