Michael Pezzullo
Gay Therapist in Los Angeles for Trauma, Relationships & Self-Worth
Specialized therapy for gay men navigating anxiety, intimacy struggles, shame, dating patterns, addiction, and identity stress — with support that is direct, affirming, and deeply personalized.
Licensed Psychotherapist | West Hollywood
EMDR-Trained | Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certified
Therapy for Gay Men Who Feel Stuck—but Want More
YOU PROBABLY LOOK GOOD--ON THE SURFACE
But you still feel stuck in the same emotional or relational patterns, such as:
• You feel stuck in repetitive dating or relationship patterns
• You struggle with anxiety or self-doubt
• You want deeper connection but fear vulnerability
• You rely on validation to feel secure
• You feel pressure to perform or “have it together”
• You’re successful in life — but emotionally disconnected
HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
Clients often come to therapy wanting to:
✔ Break unhealthy relational patterns
✔ Reduce shame and self-criticism
✔ Feel more confident in dating
✔ Build deeper emotional intimacy
✔ Set boundaries without losing connection
✔ Feel more stable internally
The goal isn’t to become someone new —
but to stop being shaped by old survival patterns.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO STAY STUCK
Therapy can help you:
✔ Break repetitive relationship patterns
✔ Reduce shame and internalized pressure
✔ Set boundaries without losing connection
✔ Feel more confident in dating and intimacy
✔ Understand your emotional triggers
✔ Build deeper, more secure relationships
On the other side is a life feeling confident and good about yourself. Let's get started.
Meet Michael
My path into mental health work began as a client, not a clinician. Early in my own therapy, I was skeptical—unsure how talking to a stranger could really help. What changed everything was finding a therapist who was direct, emotionally present, and able to put words to experiences I couldn’t yet name. That experience showed me how powerful the right therapeutic relationship can be.
Today, my work is grounded in that same belief. I practice therapy that is relational, intentional, and clear—focused not just on symptom relief, but on helping you understand yourself, break old patterns, and build a life that feels more aligned and authentic.
I’m a licensed therapist based in Los Angeles, specializing in trauma, addiction, and the mental health of gay men and the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, challenged when needed, and supported in making real, lasting change.
Specialties
Explore identity, shame, emotional patterns, and self-worth.
Work through intimacy challenges, communication issues, and relational dynamics.
Address the underlying causes of substance use through both harm reduction and abstinence-based models.
Advanced Modalities
Improve sexual function, confidence and sexual satisfaction--without relying on medication.
Process traumatic experiences through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Treat depression and trauma using ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—especially if you’ve tried it before or aren’t sure what to expect. You don’t need to have everything figured out. A brief consultation is simply a chance to ask questions and see if working together feels like a good fit.
Confidential. No pressure. Telehealth available.
