Mental Health Speaker in Los Angeles
Psychological Thought Leadership on Gay Men’s Mental Health
Most people don’t struggle because they lack insight. They struggle because they’re stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand.
I help audiences see those patterns clearly — and more importantly, show them how to break them.
Get To Know Michael
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #120508
Michael delivers psychologically informed talks designed to move beyond surface-level discussions of LGBTQ+ wellbeing.
His presentations address the lived emotional realities of gay men — integrating clinical expertise with cultural understanding.
Speaking Topics Include:
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Trauma & identity development in gay men
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Addiction, chem-sex & recovery
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Emotional availability in relationships
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Sexual boundaries & power dynamics
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Open relationships vs monogamy
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Attachment patterns in gay dating culture
Available for: Conferences, Universities, Community organizations, Corporate DEI initiatives, Mental health & addiction programs
Educational Platform for Gay Men’s Mental Health
Michael is also the creator of a widely followed YouTube channel (Therapy for Gay Men) dedicated to the psychological and relational lives of gay men.
Through this platform, he shares clinically informed insights on topics that are often overlooked or misunderstood, including:
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Trauma and identity development
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Emotional availability in relationships
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Sexual boundaries
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Addiction and chem-sex
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Attachment patterns in gay men
His work reaches a growing audience seeking deeper understanding of mental health, intimacy, and resilience within the LGBTQ+ community.
Media & Podcast Features
Michael is regularly invited to share psychological insight on the emotional and relational lives of gay men.
🎧 Dr. Tyler Hendrix Podcast - The Mean Gays
🎧 Gay Men Going Deeper: Therapy vs. Coaching
Featured Conversations
🎥 Speaking Out Documentary
📰 OUT Magazine — September 2023 Issue
Contributed insight on mental health within contemporary gay culture.
Gay Men & Grief
Exploring how loss uniquely impacts gay men navigating identity and belonging.
Delivered clinical perspective on substance use, intimacy, and recovery in gay communities.
Discussed how Gay Men navigate 'The Party Scene'--and how to set appropriate limits.
Examined the re-emergence of gay conversion therapy & how free speech and psychotherapy collide.
Credentials & Expertise
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT #120508)
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M.A. Clinical Psychology — Antioch University Los Angeles
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B.A. Media & Communication — New York University
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Board Member — Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles
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EMDR (Attachment-Focused) Certified
Learn more about me.
Bring a Deeper Conversation to Your Audience
Whether you're organizing a conference, hosting a podcast, or seeking expert commentary — Michael offers a psychologically grounded perspective on the emotional realities of gay men today. I'm available for:
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Panels
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Keynotes
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Workshops
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Corporate trainings
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Virtual and in-person events