Why won't my iMessage sync with my new phone?

I recently upgraded phones to an iPhone 6, but iMessage from my Mac doesn't seem to want to sync with my phone.  If I send an iMessage using my Mac, it sends the message through gmail rather than using my phone number.  I'm sure it's something simple that I'm missing, but I can't seem figure this one out. 
Thank you in advance!

Hi,
In that case you will most likely have to Contact Apple Support.
The Mac version we know use the Serial Number  as a way of confirming the Apple ID and Location are "you".
It seems likely that something about the iPhone is also used for it's registration.
If you did not "de-register" the original iPhone it may be it is rejecting the new one.
This will in effect be an Apple ID issue (although in this case it is your phone number) It is only linked to the iMessages server.
As an Account issue the "Fix" should be free.  However you may have to ask to speak to a Level 2 person as Level 1 people are very Script led and try to place all calls as "software" or "hardware" issues that charged fro after Apple Care has run out.
Remember you are also entitled to 90 days of Apple Care with a new device.
9:16 pm      Monday; January 12, 2015
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