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coaching
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gay men

Growth-Focused Support for Clarity, Confidence, and Forward Momentum

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Michael Pezzullo Psychotherapist West Hollywood
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Coaching Is Different From Therapy

Coaching is for people who aren’t looking for mental health treatment — but want intentional support in moving forward.

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Many of the men I work with through coaching are functioning well in their daily lives, yet feel stuck in certain patterns:

  • Repeating the same relationship dynamics

  • Struggling with confidence or direction

  • Feeling disconnected despite external success

  • Wanting clarity around identity, dating, or life choices

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Coaching is future-oriented. It’s about helping you gain insight, make aligned decisions, and create meaningful change — without focusing on diagnosis or clinical treatment.

Who Coaching Is For

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Coaching may be a good fit if you:

  • Want support with relationships or dating

  • Feel stuck but don’t need therapy

  • Are navigating identity or life transitions

  • Want greater confidence and direction

  • Are ready to be more intentional about your future

Many clients seek coaching because they want growth — not healing from trauma.

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What We'll Focus On

Coaching sessions often center on:

  • Relationship patterns and dating dynamics

  • Confidence and self-trust

  • Identity integration

  • Decision-making and life direction

  • Communication and boundaries

The goal is not symptom reduction — it’s alignment.

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How Coaching Works

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Coaching is collaborative and action-oriented.

Together, we’ll:

  1. Clarify what’s keeping you stuck

  2. Identify where you want to grow

  3. Create a path forward that feels realistic and sustainable

This is a space to reflect, strategize, and move forward — not to process clinical mental health concerns.

Coaching vs Therapy

Coaching is not a substitute for therapy.

Therapy focuses on healing past wounds and addressing mental health challenges. Coaching focuses on:

  • growth

  • decision-making

  • future direction

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If therapy would better support your needs, I will always recommend that path.

Start With a Free Consultation

If you’re unsure whether coaching or therapy is the right fit, we can discuss that in a brief consultation.

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This is an opportunity to ask questions and determine which approach aligns best with your goals.

Coaching Available Worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is coaching the same as therapy?

No. Coaching is not mental health treatment. Therapy focuses on healing emotional wounds and addressing clinical concerns, while coaching is future-oriented and focused on growth, clarity, and decision-making.

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How do I know if coaching is right for me?

Coaching may be a good fit if you're looking for support with relationships, confidence, identity, or life direction — but are not seeking treatment for mental health conditions or trauma.

If therapy would better meet your needs, I will always recommend that path.

 

Do you work with clients outside the United States?

Yes. Coaching is available worldwide and conducted virtually, allowing us to work together regardless of your location.

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What topics can we work on in coaching?

Coaching often focuses on:

  • Relationship and dating patterns

  • Confidence and self-trust

  • Identity and life direction

  • Communication and boundaries

  • Personal growth and decision-making

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Are coaching fees the same as therapy?

Yes. Coaching sessions are $300 for a 50-minute session, the same as therapy.

 

What if I’m unsure whether I need coaching or therapy?

That’s completely normal. A consultation can help us determine which approach is the best fit for your goals.

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How do I get started?

You can begin by scheduling a consultation. This is a chance to ask questions, discuss what you’re looking for, and see if coaching feels aligned with your needs.

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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