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

If the same relationship dynamics keep repeating, it’s usually not random.
There’s a pattern driving it. This consultation is where we start making that visible.

Schedule Your Consultation

This is a free 15-minute consultation to explore:

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  • what’s been repeating

  • what you want to change

  • and whether working together feels aligned

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No pressure to continue.

​*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.

Gay Therapist West Hollywood

What This Work Actually Focuses On

Most men who reach out already have insight.

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They’ve read the books.
Listened to the podcasts.
Thought about their past.

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But insight alone doesn’t always interrupt the pattern.

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My work focuses on helping gay men understand:

  • why unavailable people feel exciting

  • why validation becomes emotional fuel

  • why connection can feel unfamiliar

  • and why the same relationship dynamics keep repeating

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We’re not just talking about what’s happening.

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We’re looking at what’s driving it.

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 specialize in helping gay men understand the emotional patterns shaping their relationships, attraction, identity, confidence, and intimacy.

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My work is: direct, pattern-focused, and 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.

Before You Book With Any Therapist

Most people know how to look for chemistry.​ Very few people know how to evaluate therapy itself.

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This short video explains:

  • what actually creates change

  • what keeps people stuck in therapy for years

  • and how to tell whether a therapist is helping you go deeper—or just helping you cope.

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.

 

What happens during the consultation?

We’ll talk about what’s been happening, what feels stuck, and whether working together feels like a fit.

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Is therapy or coaching right for me?

We can discuss that during the consultation and decide what makes the most sense for your goals and situation.

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You Don’t Need To Have Everything Figured Out

Most people wait until things become unbearable before reaching out.

 

You don’t have to.

 

If something keeps repeating in your relationships, emotional life, or sense of self—
that’s enough reason to start the conversation.

Michael Pezzullo, LMFT

Telehealth CA & FL • Coaching Worldwide • In Person West Hollywood

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