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Luigi Mangione: Hero or Villain? A Therapist's Perspective
Luigi Mangione: Hero or Villain? A Therapist's Perspective.

Michael Pezzullo


Donald Trump & Gay Men: A Therapist Explains Our Collective Anxiety On LGBTQ+ Rights
Donald Trump & Gay Men: A Therapist Explains Our Collective Anxiety On LGBTQ+ Rights.

Michael Pezzullo


The Mental Health Crisis Among Men: Addressing the Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates and Substance Use
The Mental Health Crisis Among Men: Addressing the Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates and Substance Use

Michael Pezzullo


Overcoming Ambivalence: The Benefits of Therapy for Alcohol and Substance Use
Cultivate Non-Judgment During therapy for either alcohol or substance use, encountering shame is almost inevitable. Our culture has...

Michael Pezzullo


Do I Have A Drinking Problem? How Therapy Can Treat Your Alcohol Use
Do I really have a Problem with Alcohol? A Substance Use Therapist Explains the Warning Signs

Michael Pezzullo


Why Gay Men Can’t Find Relationships: A West Hollywood Therapist’s Perspective
Why Gay Men Can’t Find Relationships: A West Hollywood Therapist’s Perspective

Michael Pezzullo


Uncovering Exiles: Applying Internal Family Systems Techniques in Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy: If you are familiar with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, you may be familiar with the concept of...

Michael Pezzullo


Gay Men and Sexual Needs: Therapeutic Strategies to Get the Sex You Want
When we talk about sexual needs, we often default to physicality: attraction, arousal, and type. We obsess over bodies, faces, and...

Michael Pezzullo


Staying Sane During The Holidays: Navigating your Mental Health from Thanksgiving to the New Year
Mental Health Suffers During The Holidays We all know that the holidays, while filled with joy and festivities, can also be a time of...

Michael Pezzullo


Navigating Relationships: A Guide to Couples Therapy for Gay Men
In general, couples therapy for gay men is similar to couples therapy for straight men. We’re all human beings, and we all carry the same...

Michael Pezzullo


Gay Men and ADHD
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)—formerly known as ADD—is one of the most discussed and misunderstood diagnoses. Phrases like “I am so ADD!“ have become common place throwaway lines for many of us when we find ourselves distracted here and there. But what exactly is this disorder and how do gay men experience ADHD? What is ADHD? ADHD is essentially a disorder of attention. Classically, folks with ADHD struggle with organization, completing tasks and punctuality

Michael Pezzullo


Gay Men and Internal Family Systems
Why internal family systems is a fantastic therapy for gay men.

Michael Pezzullo


Reeling from the Election? How Gay Men can process Trump's Win
Many people are reeling from the election this past week. A lot of gay men and LGBTQ folks are fearful of another Trump presidency. So...

Michael Pezzullo


Why Do Gay Men Vote for Trump? A Gay Therapist's Perspective
Why Do Gay Men Vote for Trump? A Gay Therapist's Perspective

Michael Pezzullo


Substance Use: A Therapist Explains How to Cope with Triggers
Substance Use: A Therapist Explains How to Cope with Triggers.

Michael Pezzullo


EMDR for Substance Use Disorders
Traditional EMDR: The purpose of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is to use bilateral stimulation (tapping, eye...

Michael Pezzullo


Gay Men and Self-Worth
We all struggle with self-worth. Cultivating self-esteem is a task everyone must undertake—not just gay men. However, gay men often face...

Michael Pezzullo


High-Functioning Depression & Suicide Prevention
High-functioning depression & suicide prevention.

Michael Pezzullo


Is Ketamine Therapy Safe? A Trauma Therapist Explains the Real Risks
Is ketamine therapy safe? Here are the real risks.

Michael Pezzullo


Gay Men and Body Dysmorphia
What is Body Dysmorphia? A West Hollywood Therapist Explains How Gay Men Suffer--And How They Can Heal

Michael Pezzullo
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