Counseling Programs in Connecticut

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Marriage and family therapists (MFT) employed in Connecticut earn a higher salary than most MFTs working in all other states. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Connecticut as third in the country for annual MFT salaries, reporting the state's mean salary at $55,900. The state recognizes that these counselors, who treat mental and emotional disorders, and address relationships within the context of family systems, achieve highly effective outcomes while promoting preventive mental health practices.

Other counselors working in Connecticut are also taking long-term preventive perspectives when working to improve the lives of the state's residents. Connecticut mirrors the country's focus on mental health, as more organizations focus on holistic practices recognizing that the emotional well-being of individuals highly correlates with their physical well being. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in the state are experiencing an annual 3% growth rate, and mental health counselors a 2.5% annual growth rate, according to Connecticut's Department of Labor.

If you desire to work with families and individuals holistically as a counselor, addressing both body and mind issues, request information on counseling degrees from the schools listed below.

Online Counseling Programs in Connecticut ...

Walden University

Programs:

  • Bachelors in Psychology (multiple specializations)
  • Masters in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
  • PhD in Psychology (6 specializations - Clinical Psychology (Licensure), Counseling Psychology (Licensure), General Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, School Psychology (Licensure))
  • PhD in Human Services (6 specializations - Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Studies & Intervention Strategies, Human Services Administration, Social Policy Analysis & Planning)

Adler School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Counseling Psychology

American Pacific University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology

Argosy University

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling

Capella University

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology (9 specializations - Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Evaluation, Research & Measurement, General Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Leadership Coaching Psychology, School Psychology, Sports Psychology
  • MS in Human Services (5 specializations - Counseling Studies, Gerontology, Marital Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited), School Counseling)
  • PhD in Human Services - Counseling Studies

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (5 specializations - Child & Adolescent Psychology, Gerontology, International Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Sport & Science Psychology)

Grand Canyon University

Programs:

  • Bachelors (BS) in Addiction Counseling
  • Masters (MS) in Addiction Counseling
  • Masters (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Masters (MS) in Professional Counseling

Kaplan University

Programs:

  • Associates (AAS) in Human Services
  • Advanced Start BS in Psychology
  • Bachelors in Psychology (3 specializations - Applied Behavioral Analysis, Child Development, Substance Abuse)
  • Masters in Psychology (3 specializations - Addictions, Applied Behavioral Analysis, General Psychology)

Liberty University

Programs:

  • Associates (AA) in Psychology (2 specializations - Christian Counseling, General Program)
  • Bachelors (BS) in Psychology (2 specializations - Christian Counseling, General Program)
  • Masters (MA) in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Masters (MA) in Pastoral Counseling
  • Masters (MA) in Professional Counseling
  • PhD in Pastoral Counseling
  • PhD in Professional Counseling

Northcentral University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • PhD in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)

Saybrook Graduate School

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (4 specializations - Creativity Studies, General, Jungian Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • PhD in Psychology (3 specializations - Clinical Psychology, General, Jungian Studies)