Gay Couples Institute — Psychologist in San Francisco, CA
Address3150 18th St # 552 CA, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone+1877-424-1221
Websitegaycouplesinstitute.org
The Gay Couples Institute, co-founded by licensed therapists Alapaki Yee and Salvatore Garanzini, offers the Gay Relationship Revolution Program. This research-proven system is designed for same-sex couples in committed relationships and individuals seeking to enhance relationship happiness and satisfaction. The program aims to shift dynamics from conflict to strong connection and improved intimacy within 90 days. Yee and Garanzini are Certified Gottman Therapists who have published research on the effectiveness of the Gottman Method with same-sex couples. Garanzini also serves as an adjunct professor in the University of San Francisco's Counseling Psychology Department and trains other therapists in the Gottman Method.
Best for
- Same-sex couples
- Individuals seeking relationship improvement
- Couples experiencing conflict
- Couples wanting to improve intimacy
| Key services | Couples counseling, Relationship coaching, Personal development coaching, Professional training |
| Tags | gay couples counseling, lgbtq+ therapy, relationship counseling, san francisco, gottman method, couples therapy, relationship coaching, sex therapy, conflict resolution, trust building |
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