Maine MFT Programs

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.

Consider a Featured Online MFT Program

School and Program Information	Online Program? Entry Requirements	Course Information
Walden University MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online	Learn how to support the well-being of your students as they cope with complex personal and family challenges. Explore human sexual development as well as the relationships and family dynamics impacting young people’s lives today. Build the cross-cultural competencies and skills required to understand family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences, and healthy family functioning. The optional accelerated track is designed for students who are interested in taking three courses per quarter and potentially finishing their program in a shorter time frame. The accelerated track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies. Learn More
Walden University PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling HLC Accredited	✔ Online	In the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, you’ll look at human sexuality and empirically supported treatments and techniques for promoting the well-being of couples. Build competencies for working effectively with children and adolescents. You’ll also learn how to assess procedures for evaluating research in this area—and how to apply these findings to your practice. Learn More
Northwestern University Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy COAMFTE Accredited	✔ Online GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required	The COAMFTE-accredited MFT@Northwestern is offered by The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Full-time students can complete the program in as few as 21 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. Full and part-time tracks available. 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
Grand Canyon University Master's Degree in Counseling HLC and NASAC Accredited	✔ Online	Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's degree emphases include: Childhood and Adolescence Disorders, Christian Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Trauma. Designed to meet the academic requirements of the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential, the Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential and the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. As a private university, GCU has the same in-state and out-of-state tuition. 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
Colorado Christian University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy CACREP Accredited	✔ Online Bachelor's Degree	CCU's online Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy program prepares you to address couples and families in a clinical environment. Required to attend a five-day on-campus residency held each summer of the program. Apply for free! Learn More
University of West Alabama Online MS in Family Counseling	✔ Online Flexible online environment	Programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Guidance and Counseling Learn More

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.

Popular Online MFT Programs

Grand Canyon University 🗹 Online

Master's Degree in Counseling

NASAC Accredited

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Liberty University 🗹 Online

MA: Marriage and Family Therapy

SACSCOC Accredited

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