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LGBTQ Couples Counseling in NYC: Helping You and Your Partner Reconnect

LGBTQ Couples Counseling in NYC: Helping You and Your Partner Reconnect

LGBTQ Couples Counseling in NYC: Helping You and Your Partner Reconnect

Whether you're navigating conflict, disconnection, or a big transition, our queer-affirming therapists create a safe space for you and your partner(s) to grow together.

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Two people embracing closely outdoors, symbolizing trust, healing, and emotional connection in LGBTQ couples counseling in New York City.
Two people embracing closely outdoors, symbolizing trust, healing, and emotional connection in LGBTQ couples counseling in New York City.

What is LGBTQ Couples Counseling?

What is LGBTQ Couples Counseling?

LGBTQ couples counseling is a space where you and your partner(s) can explore your relationship dynamics in a nonjudgmental, identity-affirming environment. And in a city like New York, that kind of space matters. The pace of NYC life—the long commutes, packed schedules, constant stimulation—can make it hard to slow down and really connect.

Maybe you're facing a rough patch, feeling stuck in communication loops, or simply want to reconnect more intentionally. Our therapists are here to support your process with care, nuance, and zero judgment. We center LGBTQIA+ experiences and offer a collaborative, trauma-informed, relational approach to help you strengthen trust, intimacy, and understanding.

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Close-up of two hands linking pinky fingers, symbolizing trust, commitment, and connection in LGBTQ couples counseling in NYC.
Close-up of two hands linking pinky fingers, symbolizing trust, commitment, and connection in LGBTQ couples counseling in NYC.
Close-up of LGBTQ couple holding hands during therapy session – LGBTQ couples counseling NYC and LGBTQ marriage counseling support
Close-up of LGBTQ couple holding hands during therapy session – LGBTQ couples counseling NYC and LGBTQ marriage counseling support
Close-up of LGBTQ couple holding hands during therapy session – LGBTQ couples counseling NYC and LGBTQ marriage counseling support

LGBTQ Couples Counseling at Expansive Therapy NYC

LGBTQ Couples Counseling at Expansive Therapy NYC

LGBTQ Couples Counseling at Expansive Therapy NYC

At Expansive Therapy, we provide LGBTQIA+ couples in NYC with affirming support that acknowledges the complexities of queer love.

You might be navigating a new relationship milestone, working through power dynamics, or balancing different cultural or identity-based stressors. We’re here to help you sort through it all.

Our Midtown Manhattan office is easily accessible from Penn Station and Herald Square, and for those who prefer flexibility, we also offer virtual sessions. Wherever you’re coming from, emotionally or geographically, we’re ready to meet you there.

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What to Expect from LGBTQ Couples Counseling

What to Expect from LGBTQ Couples Counseling

No two couples come to therapy with the same story, and that’s exactly how we approach our work. Sessions are tailored to your needs and relationship dynamics—monogamous, polyamorous, queerplatonic, or otherwise. Your therapist will co-create a space where both (or all) partners feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow together.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • A therapist trained in LGBTQIA+ affirming, relational therapy

  • Space for each partner’s voice to be heard and respected

  • Practical tools for communication, boundaries, and repair

  • Support for polyamorous or nontraditional relationship dynamics

  • A collaborative, nonjudgmental approach

Your sessions are yours and we'll work with you to co-create the structure and pace that fits your relationship best.

Let’s Strengthen Your Relationship

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Close-up of a person holding a cup of coffee during LGBTQ couples counseling session in NYC
Close-up of a person holding a cup of coffee during LGBTQ couples counseling session in NYC

Ever Wonder Why You or Your Partner Pull Away?

Intimacy can be beautiful, and deeply triggering. In this honest conversation, Expansive Therapy co-founder Megan Murphy and NYC-based therapist Blair Bohuny explore why avoidant behaviors show up in relationships, especially when we haven’t always felt safe being close to others.

If you or your partner(s) have ever struggled with emotional closeness, conflict, or “pulling away,” this is a compassionate, nonjudgmental place to start reflecting. You'll get a glimpse into how our therapists work and how healing can happen, even in the moments of distance.

Intimacy can be beautiful, and deeply triggering. In this honest conversation, Expansive Therapy co-founder Megan Murphy and NYC-based therapist Blair Bohuny explore why avoidant behaviors show up in relationships, especially when we haven’t always felt safe being close to others.

If you or your partner(s) have ever struggled with emotional closeness, conflict, or “pulling away,” this is a compassionate, nonjudgmental place to start reflecting. You'll get a glimpse into how our therapists work and how healing can happen, even in the moments of distance.

Meet Our NYC Therapists Available for LGBTQ Couples Counseling

Our NYC-based online therapists are deeply experienced, identity-affirming, and passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ clients who seek couples therapy.

Each brings their own warmth, curiosity, and clinical expertise, so you can find the therapist who truly fits your needs.

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Kristina Ohring

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Please note: Availability is always shifting, so we recommend visiting our full NYC therapist directory.

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Why Clients Choose Expansive Therapy NYC for LGBTQ Couples Counseling

At Expansive Therapy, we know how hard it can be to find couples counseling that actually understands queer and trans relationships. Whether you’re navigating communication breakdowns, intimacy shifts, or identity exploration within your relationship, we’re here to hold space for all of it.

Our NYC location is designed for real life: just a short subway ride from Brooklyn, the Bronx, or the West Village, and a 5-minute walk from Penn Station. That means you don’t have to add travel stress to an already vulnerable process. Prefer to skip the train altogether? We also offer online sessions, so you can connect with your therapist from your shared couch (or separate apartments. No judgment here).

Clients choose us because we’re not one-size-fits-all. We’re nuanced, affirming, and deeply invested in helping LGBTQ+ couples thrive in the city we all call home.

"My partner and I worked with [our therapist] for couple’s therapy. She is the most kind, patient, and gracious therapist we’ve ever had. She also listened intently and pushed us to be more reflective of our relationship in the most helpful ways. Because of her, we were able to become better partners to each other and are even planning on getting married. We would recommend her to anyone!"
L Jude Tantay, ★★★★★

How Our Insurance Works for LGBTQ Couples Counseling in NYC

How Our Insurance Works for LGBTQ Couples Counseling in NYC

How Our Insurance Works for LGBTQ Couples Counseling in NYC

We know that navigating insurance as a couple can feel confusing, especially in a city like New York. That’s why our admin team takes care of the logistics for you. Expansive Therapy is an out-of-network provider, and we work with most PPO and POS plans that offer out-of-network benefits.

Before you even begin therapy, we’ll verify your insurance coverage, send you a personalized benefits breakdown, and handle claim submissions on your behalf.

Our rates range from $75 to $250 per session (35% below industry standards,) depending on your therapist’s experience. Whether you’re splitting sessions between boroughs or coming in from Chelsea, Brooklyn, or Astoria, we make sure you know what to expect.

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Aerial view of Central Park and Manhattan skyline, representing LGBTQ couples counseling NYC, marriage counseling, and therapy services for diverse communities.
Aerial view of Central Park and Manhattan skyline, representing LGBTQ couples counseling NYC, marriage counseling, and therapy services for diverse communities.

Therapy for Two (or More)? Here’s How to Reach Us

Therapy for Two (or More)? Here’s How to Reach Us

Therapy for Two (or More)? Here’s How to Reach Us

Our NYC office is located in Midtown Manhattan, just a few blocks from Penn Station and around the corner from FIT. Whether you and your partner(s) are commuting from Queens, grabbing dinner in the West Village, or juggling different boroughs and schedules, we’re easy to get to and easy to reach online.

Office Hours (Admin Support):
Monday through Friday, 9 am–6 pm

Therapist Availability:

Monday through Sunday, 8 am–10 pm

NYC Office Address:

352 7th Ave, Suite 1201
New York NY 10001

Phone:
(917) 426-1521
Email: info@expansivetherapy.com

We Also Serve LGBTQ Couples in Los Angeles

We Also Serve LGBTQ Couples in Los Angeles

We Also Serve LGBTQ Couples in Los Angeles

While this page focuses on LGBTQ couples counseling in NYC, Expansive Therapy also supports relationships across Los Angeles.

Want to Explore More Ways to Heal?

Want to Explore More Ways to Heal?

Want to Explore More Ways to Heal?

Every relationship is unique, and so is every healing journey. If LGBTQ couples counseling isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we offer a variety of therapy options that support individuals, families, polyamorous constellations, and beyond. Whether you're seeking one-on-one care, navigating identity questions, or exploring nontraditional relationship structures, we’re here with affirming support every step of the way.

Every relationship is unique, and so is every healing journey. If LGBTQ couples counseling isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we offer a variety of therapy options that support individuals, families, polyamorous constellations, and beyond. Whether you're seeking one-on-one care, navigating identity questions, or exploring nontraditional relationship structures, we’re here with affirming support every step of the way.

Every relationship is unique, and so is every healing journey. If LGBTQ couples counseling isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we offer a variety of therapy options that support individuals, families, polyamorous constellations, and beyond. Whether you're seeking one-on-one care, navigating identity questions, or exploring nontraditional relationship structures, we’re here with affirming support every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions About LGBTQ Couples Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions About LGBTQ Couples Counseling

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What percentage of couples stay together after couples therapy?

What is the Gottman method?

How long do most couples do therapy?

Should we try couples therapy before breaking up?

Does couples counselling actually work?

What percentage of couples stay together after couples therapy?

What is the Gottman method?

How long do most couples do therapy?

Should we try couples therapy before breaking up?

Does couples counselling actually work?

What percentage of couples stay together after couples therapy?

What is the Gottman method?

How long do most couples do therapy?

Should we try couples therapy before breaking up?

Does couples counselling actually work?

What percentage of couples stay together after couples therapy?

What is the Gottman method?

How long do most couples do therapy?

Should we try couples therapy before breaking up?

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352 7th Ave, Suite 1201

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