Over the past 35 years at The Couples Clinic® and Research Institute, we’ve pioneered a unique approach for helping people develop more satisfying relationships: The Pragmatic-Experiential Method for Improving Relationships. “The PEX Method” translates new discoveries in the fields of neurobiology and relationship science into practical strategies for improving the outcomes of couples and marriage counseling in Illinois. Detailed in the books, Emotional Intelligence in Couple Therapy, and Developing Habits for Relationship Success, The PEX Method is scientifically-based, drawing from long-term research studies that have identified exactly how people who get their partners to treat them well go about doing it; long-term studies that examine how emotional attachment occurs in couple relationships, and why an emotional bond is crucial both to the success of relationships and the well-being of individual partners; and new neurological studies that suggest how we can rewire our brains for more flexibility, enabling us to develop new habits that are so thoroughly integrated into our neural circuits that they become part of our second nature. If you’re excited about pursuing a highly rewarding therapist job near you, we invite you to learn more about our practice and Fellowships. Our Couples Therapy Fellowship programs will set you on track to become a permanent part of a team whose innovative couples therapy methods are known and used around the world. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions ([email protected]).

Interested in Becoming an Expert Couples Therapist? Receive expert couples therapy training while being paid to do it!

The Couples Clinic & Research Institute in Geneva, IL has exciting opportunities for licensed therapists, and therapists working towards full licensure!

Our paid One-Year Fellowship is perfect for licensed therapists who are ready to join a team whose innovative couples therapy methods are known and used around the world!

• One-Year Fellowship Salary is $44,810 w/ additional benefits valued at $47,806 for full time. (Plus the opportunity to earn more based on additional sessions conducted)

Our paid Two-Year Fellowship is ideal for recent graduates eager to gain confidence working with couples while accumulating experience and supervision required for licensure!

• Two-Year Fellowship Salary across 2 years is $93,470 w/ additional benefits valued at $81,453 for full time. (Plus the opportunity to earn more based on additional sessions conducted)

You will receive an abundance of clinical experience, intensive training, and close supervision from Dr. Brent Atkinson and other senior Couples Clinic supervisors.

Our offices are in Geneva & Schaumburg, with many therapists also working from home (in Illinois).

Full time salary following 2 year fellowship is $80,000 - $110,000 once licensed.

Our hope is that during the fellowship you will show the qualities that will prompt us to make you an enthusiastic offer to become part of our full time team immediately following the fellowship.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Minimum Qualifications:

The completion of a Master’s or PhD degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling by July 1, 2026 (special exceptions can be made for those graduating at the end of the summer 2026 semester).

More information and application procedures: https://thecouplesclinic.com/employment-opportunities/