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You’re Not Stuck—You’re Repeating the Same Pattern

If you keep ending up in the same dating, sex, or relationship dynamics, this consultation will help you understand why—and what to do differently.

Gay Therapist West Hollywood

Stop Repeating The Same Patterns

 

Most people who book this call already have insight.

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They know something isn’t working.

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But when it comes to their own life, things stay vague—and the same patterns repeat.

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This call is where we make that specific. 

 

I help gay men understand the patterns that keep them stuck—
and actually shift them.

The men I work work with often:

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  • Repeatedly end up with emotionally unavailable men

  • Feel confident externally but disconnected internally

  • Use sex for validation

  • Have tried therapy before but didn’t see real change

My Approach:

A lot of therapy focuses on validation. That has its place—but it’s not enough to create change.

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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in West Hollywood, CA.

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I specialize in working with gay men around:

  • Relationships

  • Sex and intimacy

  • Emotional patterns

  • Identity and confidence

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My work is:

  • Direct

  • Pattern-focused

  • Built around helping you actually shift behavior

 

We’re not just talking about what’s happening. We’re looking at why it keeps happening—and how to change it.

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This work goes deeper.

We focus on:

  • The unconscious patterns driving your attraction and behavior

  • How you regulate emotions (sex, validation, avoidance, etc.)

  • The disconnect between how you think and how you actually feel

  • The parts of you you’ve learned to suppress

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This is not passive therapy. This is focused work designed to create real change.

What we work on.

  • Dating patterns that don’t make sense

  • Emotional disconnection or numbness

  • Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships

  • Anxiety, overthinking, or self-doubt

  • Relationship to sex, validation, and intimacy

  • Trauma and unresolved past experiences

Not Sure What to Look for in a Therapist?

Watch this before booking—it will help you get the most out of any consultation (including this one).

What this call if for:

We’ll explore:

✔ what’s bringing you here
✔ whether therapy or coaching makes sense
✔ whether working together feels right

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You don’t need a perfectly defined issue. Curiosity is enough.

This is likely a fit if You...

• want insight — not just coping tools
• are open to looking beneath patterns
• are ready for honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable
• feel like something in your life or relationships isn’t fully aligned

This May Not Be A Fit If...

• you're looking for quick fixes
• you only wanting advice
• you're unsure whether you're ready for real change

• you are looking to for a therapist in-network with your insurance

• you're unable to make the financial commitment

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to be in crisis to start?

No. Most people start because something keeps repeating — not because everything has fallen apart.

 

What if I don’t know what my “issue” is?

That’s completely normal. Many people arrive with a feeling rather than a clear problem. Clarity often emerges through the conversation.

 

What if we’re not a fit?

That’s okay. The consultation is designed to help you decide that. There’s no pressure to continue.

 

Is this only for gay men?

My work is especially attuned to the experiences of gay men — but not limited to them. Anyone seeking deeper insight into patterns, relationships, or identity is welcome.

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What are your credentials?

- Licensed in CA & FL

- Master's Degree Clinical Psychology

- EMDR-trained

- Specializing in gay men’s psychology

- 18K YouTube Subscribers

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What happens after I book a consult call?

  1. You'll receive a confirmation email and video link.

  2. We’ll meet for your consultation

  3. If it feels like a fit, we’ll schedule your first full session

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This is where things start to shift . . .

You don’t need to have everything figured out before this call. If you have a general sense of what’s not working, that’s enough—we’ll take it from there. *Please note: Consultation calls are free of charge. My rate for therapy & coaching is $300 per session. I'm not in-network with any insurance plan.

What Past Clients Have Said:

 

“I finally understood why I kept choosing the same type of toxic guy.”

“This was the first time therapy didn’t stay on the surface.”

“I found way more confidence with my sexuality."

START TODAY

You don’t have to wait for things to fall apart.​ Most people start because something keeps repeating.​ If you're curious whether this could help — that’s reason enough.

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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