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Michael Pezzullo

Gay Therapist in Los Angeles for Trauma, Relationships & Self-Worth

Support for gay men navigating identity, intimacy, compulsive patterns, and emotional healing.

Licensed Psychotherapist | West Hollywood
EMDR-Trained | Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certified

Therapy for Gay Men Who Feel Stuck—but Want More

Gay men finding healthy connection

YOU PROBABLY LOOK GOOD--ON THE SURFACE

 

But you still feel stuck in the same emotional or relational patterns, such as:

• You feel burned out with dating apps
• You struggle with anxiety or self-doubt
• You want deeper connection but fear vulnerability
• You rely on validation to feel secure
• You feel pressure to perform or “have it together”
• You’re successful in life — but emotionally disconnected​

HOW THERAPY CAN HELP

Clients often come to therapy wanting to:

✔  Break unhealthy relational patterns
✔  Reduce shame and self-criticism
✔  Feel more confident in dating
✔  Eliminate self-destructive behaviors

The goal isn’t to become someone new —
but to stop being shaped by old survival patterns.

Emotional healing for gay men
Gay men building confidence through therapy

YOU DON'T HAVE TO STAY STUCK

Therapy can help you:

✔  Set boundaries without losing connection
✔  Feel more confident in dating and intimacy
✔  Develop emotional regulation skills
✔  Build deeper, more secure relationships

On the other side is a life feeling confident and good about yourself. Let's get started.

Michael Pezzullo Psychotherapy

Meet Michael

My path into mental health work began as a client, not a clinician. Early in my own therapy, I was skeptical—unsure how talking to a stranger could really help. What changed everything was finding a therapist who was direct, emotionally present, and able to put words to experiences I couldn’t yet name. That experience showed me how powerful the right therapeutic relationship can be.

Michael Pezzullo, therapist specializing in gay men’s mental health

Specialties:

Gay man navigating relationship stress

Explore identity, shame, emotional patterns, and self-worth.

Therapy for gay men navigating relationship patterns

Work through intimacy challenges, communication issues, and relational dynamics.

Therapy for gay men struggling with substance use

Support for navigating the connection between substances, sex, and emotional relief.

Advanced Modalities:

Gay man developing sexual confidence

Improve sexual function, confidence and sexual satisfaction--without relying on medication.

Overcoming shame and relational patterns in LGBTQ clients

Process traumatic experiences through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Gay-affirming therapist offering support in Los Angeles

Treat depression and trauma using ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP).

Many of the challenges gay men face don’t exist in isolation. Patterns around intimacy, trauma, identity, and substance use often overlap. Explore further below:

COACHING:

Coaching offers growth-focused support beyond state-based therapy.

Available worldwide.

Learn About Coaching

Starting therapy can feel like a big step—especially if you’ve tried it before or aren’t sure what to expect.

 

You don’t need to have everything figured out.  A brief consultation is simply a chance to ask questions and see if working together feels like a good fit.

Confidential. No pressure. Telehealth available.

Michael Pezzullo Therapy for Gay Men
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Michael Pezzullo

Gay Therapist in Los Angeles

Trauma Therapy • EMDR • Couples • Sexual Health • Substance Use

Los Angeles • Santa Monica • West Hollywood • Beverly Hills • Hollywood

Telehealth available throughout California & Florida / Coaching Internationally

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