Relationship and Couples Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based couples and relationship therapy using structured modalities such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), or similar approaches.
• Assess and treat relational conflict, communication breakdown, infidelity recovery, premarital concerns, blended family challenges, CNM agreements and transitions, polyamorous relationship dynamics, and related presenting concerns.
• Maintain clinical documentation within 24 business hours of each session.
• Participate in team meetings, peer consultation, and ongoing professional development.
• Actively contribute to the development of couples-focused groups, workshops, or intensives.
• Engage in marketing efforts to grow your caseload and build TMWC's visibility as a go-to practice for relationship care in our community.

• Must hold or be actively working toward an Illinois license in one of the following: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for insurance paneling.
• Completion of formal specialized training in at least one evidence-based couples therapy modality is required.
• Acceptable examples include but are not limited to Gottman Method Level 1 or higher, an EFT externship, IBCT training, or a comparable structured couples therapy certification or training program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse relationship structures without bias or judgment.
• Ability to hold space for complex relational dynamics without triangulating or taking sides.