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Headshot of Mike Lithincum, a gay therapist, in front of a brick wall

Therapy For Gay Men & Couples

I help people from many different backgrounds, but I often work with gay men and couples. I am a gay therapist in NYC & Westchester, I help my LGBTQ patients reflect on how things that happened to them before affect how they feel and live now.

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I help with issues that many people feel, like worry, sadness, or stress from everyday life.

 

Many patients come to me for:

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  • Family or Romantic Relationships

  • Couples Therapy

  • Handling Stress at Work
  • Dealing With Past Shame 

  • Confronting The Inner Critic

  • Learning About Who You Are

Why Is A Gay Therapist More Effective? 

You Don't Need To "Explain The Basics." I've Probably Been Through It Too 

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I know what it's like to be gay in New York. A therapist who "gets it" can help you see and understand what's going well and what's making life harder than it should be.  

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When starting therapy, I want to get to know you to make a place where you feel safe and have trust.

 

First, we'll reflect on: 

  • What you've been through 

  • How you have handled challenges

  • Your thoughts & feelings

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We will spot patterns together and try to figure them out. You will choose what we talk about. I’m not here to push you or tell you what to do.

 

When I see something you don't, I'll tell you – while respecting boundaries

 

My role is to:

  • Show you what I’m seeing

  • Help you understand why you feel or act a certain way

  • Help you work though, accept, or change as needed 

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It was my own experiences in therapy that led me to pursuing this career so I can help and giving back to the community. Prior to beginning as a therapist I worked as a performing artist & spent 18 years working in corporate, culminating in management and leadership roles at a Fortune 500 Company.  

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My own journey helps my approach to therapy and gives me experience to understand what you're going through experience--particularly for those navigating similar paths.

Interested In An Intro Call? 

Reach out below​

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Schedule a free first call with me and find help for your path back to the real you.

Reach Out

Unsure of what to say? 

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Many clients:

  • Introduce themselves and why they want to try therapy

  • Times they can talk on the phone

  • Ask me about how therapy works

 

Even a short message like, "Hi, I'm thinking about trying therapy because..." is a good way to start.

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