Couples Therapist
Counseling Works·Naperville, Illinois
Counseling Works·Naperville, Illinois
Provide couples and individual therapy sessions while conducting diagnostic assessments and formulating DSM-5 diagnoses. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with leadership and care coordination teams.
Counseling Works Naperville · Frankfort · Lemont · Shorewood, IL Couples Therapist | Part-time or Full-time
At Counseling Works, we’ve spent years building something we’re genuinely proud of: a group practice rooted in clinical excellence, real collaboration, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. We take care of our clinicians because we know that when you feel supported, your clients do too.
We’re growing, and we’re looking for a therapist who brings more than just credentials to the table. The right person for this role is comfortable sitting with conflict. You're skilled at helping couples slow down and actually hear each other, and you understand that the relationship itself is your client. Whether you draw from Gottman, EFT, Imago, or attachment-based approaches, you bring a framework to your work and the flexibility to meet each couple where they are.
If you’re looking for a practice where your caseload is built for you, the administrative burden is lifted off your plate, and you’re surrounded by a team that takes professional growth seriously, we’d love to hear from you.
COMPENSATION This is a fee-for-service role. Therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue, commensurate with experience and licensure level. Master’s level / pre-licensed: 40–49% — approximately $50–$61 per session Fully licensed: 50%+ — approximately $63+ per session
Benefits: Health, vision & dental insurance 401(k) with company matching Life insurance Paid time off Paid orientation
THE ROLE You’ll carry a caseload of couples and individuals, with the clinical autonomy to work in the modalities you know best and the support structure to keep administrative work off your plate. You'll: Provide couples and individual therapy sessions Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate DSM-5 diagnoses Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans Collaborate with intake, leadership, and care coordination teams Contribute to couples specialty outreach and marketing initiatives Attend monthly CEU events and engage in ongoing professional development
Illinois license required (active or actively in pursuit): LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD Education: Master’s degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA) Experience: Minimum 1 year of direct experience counseling couples Preferred certifications or training: Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago, or AAMFT certification
YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU… Can hold space for two people with competing perspectives with warmth and without taking sides Bring a clinical framework and the flexibility to meet each couple where they are Want a practice that builds your caseload, handles admin, and invests in your growth
We believe when clinicians thrive, clients do too.
Market context
In Illinois, couples therapy roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support relationship counseling in outpatient, community, or private-practice settings. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, an active Illinois license, and at least one year of direct couples counseling experience; benefits listed include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original job description so you can quickly confirm fit before applying.
