Marriage and Family Therapist in Irvine

If you’re pursuing a career in marriage and family therapy and an incredible lifestyle, there’s no better place than Southern California. Enjoy sunny weather and vibrant culture as you build a strong theoretical foundation and gain practical experience. With world-famous beaches, scenic parks, and renowned restaurants at your fingertips, you’ll soak up plenty of good times as you make strides toward your family counseling career goals. 

Our Irvine MFT programs offer access to our lively Orange County campus as well as convenient proximity to Southern California’s thriving urban centers. With culturally rich Los Angeles just a few miles away, you’ll enjoy all of the amenities and opportunities of a major metropolis—whether you’re encountering diverse family cases or building key professional relationships within the clinical mental health counseling profession. 

To learn more about this program and other offerings, visit our CSPP-dedicated microsite. You’ll find videos featuring our university president, dean of CSPP, and faculty, along with numerous interactive features!

MFT Program Aims and Opportunities

• Develop critical thinking and active problem-solving skills to address varied mental and behavioral health issues 
• Learn evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies applicable to diverse populations
• Gain the hands-on training to make decisions independently as a practicing systemically oriented marriage and family therapist. 
• Evaluate and design applied research projects and participate actively in the scientific community 

MFT Program Requirements in Irvine

MA

To apply for the MA in marriage and family therapy education, you need a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0. We also ask that you submit a 2-4 page statement of purpose, your current resume, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. 

PsyD/Doctorate

Our Irvine doctorate in marriage and family therapy requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0. To apply, you’ll write a 5-6 page essay describing your personal and professional development and research interests. For the PsyD in marriage and family therapy Irvine, you’ll also need to submit a resume, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. 

Directions to MFT Irvine Campus

From curriculum to clinical training for the marriage family therapist role, our Irvine MFT programs enrich cultural competency and empower future success. On the Irvine campus, you’ll find a productive academic environment dedicated to holistic professional development. Host study groups in our state-of-the-art classrooms and conference rooms, or build community in our student lounge. In support of your studies for the MFT programs in Irvine, we’ve outfitted our campus with innovative computer labs, video conference rooms, and an information research center to meet your research and studying needs. 

To see the magic of our Irvine MFT programs in action, visit Alliant University at 2855 Michelle Drive #300, Irvine, CA 92606. Discover how we can help kickstart your marriage and family therapist career in sunny Southern California. 

Alliant International University of Irvine is located at: 

2855 Michelle Drive #300

Irvine, CA 92606

Our hours are: 

10AM – 6PM Monday through Friday

Contact our Irvine Campus via phone at: (657) 699-0372 to learn more about our Irvine graduate programs.