Gay Couples Therapy

Welcome Joy Back into Your Relationship

Struggling to communicate or feel connected in your relationship? Facing challenges unique to LGBTQ+ couples in New York? At Gay Couples Therapy, our expert, licensed therapists specialize in helping LGBTQ+ couples strengthen their relationships. We understand the unique issues you face and create a personalized plan to help you navigate them. Book Your Appointment Today – Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Relationship
Who we are

Our Approach – Tailored Just for You

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our relationship deserves the best. Our “Loving at Your Best Plan” is designed specifically for LGBTQ+ couples, blending top therapeutic models proven to reignite your connection and improve communication. You’ll work with therapists who truly understand your journey.

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Improve communication and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy: Strengthen emotional bonds and create a secure relationship.
  • Schema Therapy for Couples: Break persistent negative patterns and transform your love.
  • Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Foster empathy, understanding, and positive shifts in behavior.
  • Sex Therapy: Enhance your sexual connection and intimacy in a safe and supportive space.

Why Choose Gay Couples Therapy?

We have over 27 years of experience helping LGBTQ+ couples rediscover their love and build relationships that last. Here’s why couples in Manhattan trust us:

  • Personalized care: Every couple gets a custom plan that addresses their unique challenges.
  • Expert therapists: Our team is led by Travis Atkinson, a certified expert in multiple therapies specifically for LGBTQ+ couples.
  • Proven success: Over 80% of couples we work with report better conflict management and increased relationship satisfaction.

Join the many LGBTQ+ couples who have rekindled their love with us!

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Let's REKINDLE YOUR LOVE STORY, WHILE THE FLAME STILL BURNS.

Real Results, Fast

Many couples see noticeable improvements after just one session. Our structured, contemporary approach brings rapid, transformative results to your relationship.

Let's Rediscover the Melody that Once Harmonized Your Hearts.

Don’t Wait – Your Love Deserves It

We know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but your relationship is worth it.

  • Limited slots available – book now to secure your first session.
  • Easy and convenient: Virtual sessions are available so you can connect from anywhere in New York.

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Meet Our Team of Expert Therapists at GayCouplesTherapy.com

You’ll work with therapists who are not only highly skilled but also specialize in LGBTQ+ couples therapy. We provide care with deep empathy, experience, and understanding.

Travis Atkinson
Jon Prezant
Jon Prezant
Paul Chiariello
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Tiffany Goldberg

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Our proven methods and compassionate care are designed to help you reignite the spark and rebuild your connection. Let us help you transform your relationship into the lasting, fulfilling partnership you deserve.

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Imagine the Possibilities: Uncover the Potential of Your Relationship with Us Today!

  • Turn Tensions into Tenderness: Boost your communication skills and transform every disagreement into a chance for deeper connection and understanding with your partner or spouse.

  • Relight the Fire: Dive back into the depths of passion, intimacy, and romance that first brought you together. It’s time to rediscover and reignite those sparks that make your relationship special.

  • Build a Love That Lasts: Focus on repairing and nurturing your emotional bond. Foster a relationship built on enduring love and mutual respect, where both partners feel valued and cherished.

  • Dream and Grow as a Duo: Embark on a journey to identify and support each other’s aspirations. Together, create and nurture a shared vision for your future, strengthening the bond of your relationship.

  • Escape the Cycle of Old Habits: Learn strategies to break free from recurring patterns that hinder your relationship’s growth. Pave the way for a fresher, healthier, and more joyful partnership.

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Gay Couples Therapy: Who We Are

The Loving at Your Best Plan for LGBTQ+ Couples

The Founder and Director of GayCouplesTherapy is Travis Atkinson, LCSW.​

Meet Travis Atkinson, LCSW, LICSW: The heart and soul of GayCouplesTherapy.com and the mastermind behind the Loving at Your Best Plan.

Travis stands out as a highly accomplished professional in his field. He is a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist, a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, and an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer for Individuals and Couples. His comprehensive certifications speak to his deep expertise and commitment to couples therapy.

His lifelong dedication to serving couples and training other therapists culminates in the innovative Loving at Your Best Plan. Travis’s significant contributions are also evident in his role as an author in ‘Creative Methods in Schema Therapy: Advanced and Innovation in Clinical Practice’ (Routledge, 2020).

Travis further distinguishes himself with his participation alongside Sue Johnson in the first-ever training video for Emotionally Focused Therapy for Gay and Lesbian Couples, underscoring his expertise in LGBTQ+ couples therapy.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Travis was honored with the prestigious Honorary Lifetime Member award by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) in 2020, among numerous other accolades.

Travis’s blend of exceptional expertise, empathy, and dedication makes him a renowned and trusted ally for LGBTQ+ couples seeking to enhance their relationships.

Travis’s expertise in various therapy models, combined with a compassionate approach, guides our team of seasoned psychotherapists, including Senior Clinician Paul Chiariello, LMSW, Sex Therapist Jon Prezant, LMSW, and Couples Specialist Tiffany Goldberg, LMSW.

Together, we are committed to applying these proven interventions to empower LGBTQ+ couples in enhancing their love relationships. Book your appointment today for a transformative journey!

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Simple Steps to Exceptional Care Tailored For You

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Need more help?

At GayCouplesTherapy.com, we prioritize both your convenience and confidentiality, using a HIPAA-compliant online platform to connect you with our exceptional therapists. In-person sessions are currently unavailable, but rest assured that our virtual sessions maintain the highest standard of care.

Please note, clients must be physically located in a state where our therapists are licensed during the session:

  • For New York physical location during session, Travis, Paul, Tiffany, or Jon are available.
  • If you are physically present in Vermont during the session, you can connect with Travis, Tiffany or Jon.
  • Jon is ready to assist those physically located in New Jersey and Massachusetts during the session.

If you are physically present outside of these states during a session, we encourage you to check if that state allows reciprocity for mental healthcare services for licensed social workers in New York, Vermont, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Please be mindful that laws address physical location during a session, not where you reside. We’re committed to providing you with the care you deserve, wherever you are, following licensing laws by state.

Schedule an appointment now by calling 212-725-7774 or complete the contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.