Maine MFT Programs - Counseling Degrees Online

Getting a licensure for a professional career in MFT can be challenging in any state, but the educational portion of the requirements are satisfied by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Students should look at these designations in order to determine the best pathway to helping patients solve communication problems and substance abuse that affects their relationship with loved ones. At the moment, there are no programs that have been designated by the COAMFTE in the state of Maine.

Consider an online counseling program: Advance your impact with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Specialize in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling to strengthen research-based practice for couples and families. Learn more.

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Marriage and Family Therapist Degrees in Maine

Being on the extreme Northeastern portion of the United States, there are limited options for residents pursue an accredited program. There are a few Master’s degrees options, and even a PhD pathway, for those that can travel west to New Hampshire.

While significantly less exposure to this unique field, there are still new positions available in this area and an ability to get the education needed to pass state licensure. An alternative to pursuing a degree on campus is choosing one of multiple programs that are available online.

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School and Program Information	Online Program? Entry Requirements	Course Information
Walden University PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling HLC Accredited	✔ Online	Advance your impact with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Specialize in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling to strengthen research-based practice for couples and families.	Learn More
Northwestern University Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy COAMFTE Accredited	✔ Online GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required	Complete your COAMFTE-accredited MFT online program in as few as 21 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree.	Learn More
Grand Canyon University Master's Degree in Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online	Includes MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling emphases in Marriage & Family Therapy, Christian Counseling, Childhood & Adolescence Disorders, & Trauma.	Learn More
Liberty University MA: Marriage and Family Therapy SACSCOC	✔ Online Online with required intensives	A Liberty University marriage and family therapy master’s program online can prepare you to help individuals, couples, and families find healing through counseling. Online and on campus. Training Champions for Christ since 1971.	Learn More
National University Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy COAMFTE Accredited	✔ Online GRE Scores Not Required	Earn your masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. COAMFTE and IACSTE accredited.	Learn More
National University Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy COAMFTE Accredited	✔ Online GRE Scores Not Required	Earn your Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. COAMFTE and IACSTE accredited.	Learn More
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Master of Science in Counseling - Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy	✔ Online GRE Scores Not Required	Transform lives with an online, faith-centered MS in Counseling, focused on Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy—one six-week course at a time.	Learn More
Colorado Christian University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy CACREP Accredited	✔ Online Bachelor's Degree	CCU's online CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy program includes a required 5-day summer residency.	Learn More
Lamar University Master of Education in Counseling & Development - Marriage Couple & Family Counseling AAQEP Accredited	✔ Online Minimum 3.0 Undergrad GPA	Learn how to diagnose mental and emotional disorders and resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, family violence and more.	Learn More

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For example, Syracuse University provides a flexible program that can be completed on the student’s time and clinical practice takes place at an approved health care center. Students should consider the potential for on-campus residencies and they must have up-to-date technology to take advantage of all course materials and to watch class lectures in any format.

LMFT Licensure in Maine

In order to obtain licensure for marriage and family therapy in the state of Maine, students must obtain at least a Master’s degree that has 60 credit hours of coursework within this field. Those that have completed a degree that was accredited by the COAMFTE will satisfy the educational criteria set by the state. For alternative degrees, students will need to review specific coursework to determine if their curriculum is satisfactory. A combination of the practicum and internship for the applicant must have at least 900 experience hours, and 360 of those are direct client contact. Outside of the degree in a post-degree setting, 3,000 total hours of work experience are needed, and a third of that must be working directly with couples or multiple family members.

Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure

Office of Licensing and Registration
Dept. of Professional & Financial Regulations
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
Website
LMFT Licensure:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT Careers and Salaries in Maine

The median salary for marriage and family therapists in the state of Maine is extremely high according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, sitting at just over $86,000. While an attractive figure, this high number is likely due to the lack of actual employment numbers in the state. There may not be numerous opportunities for employment statewide, some places to consider include Sequel Youth and Family Services in a number of locations, Sweetser in Waldoboro, and the Harbor Hill Center of Genesis Healthcare in Belfast.

There are not any COAMFTE accredited MFT programs in Maine. Consider reviewing the online COAMFTE accredited MFT counseling program guide here, or view all counseling degrees in Maine. Available online programs currently accepting applicants are also available below.