
Michael Pezzullo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
14 Endorsed
8271 Melrose Avenue, Suite 105, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Let's Connect (213) 806-7086

My mission is to help gay men thrive. If you’re like most gay men I know, you can easily find yourself feeling insecure, disconnected and disheartened. Everyone seems to have money, success, good looks—and as much sex as they want. But despite external success and validation, many gay men feel insecure. We struggle to find and navigate romantic relationships. Oftentimes we find ourselves just looking to escape into some distraction or substance. We want to feel confident and fulfilled, but we don’t know how. The truth is we're still recovering from years of being told by our community and culture that we just weren't good enough.
When I first sought therapy myself, a lot of my experiences as a gay man went unaddressed—especially when it came to sex and dating. That's why I've developed my own method to help gay men live their best lives. My approach synthesizes the best of several therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy.
We can start with a 15 minute consultation call. These calls are free of charge and will hopefully provide us an opportunity to get to know one another. I can give you a sense of how I work, but more importantly, you can see if I’m the right fit for you. Then we can craft a strategic plan to help you achieve your goals.
Call or Email Michael Pezzullo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 806-7086
Let's Connect (213) 806-7086

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $285
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
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Michael Pezzullo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 806-7086
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 120508 Michael Pezzullo
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Antioch University, Graduated 2018
- Licensed by State of California / 120508
- Certificate from EMDR EMDR (Attachment-Focused) - Parnell Institute / 2023
- Certificate from KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) Fluence International / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Addiction
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Veterans
14 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Gay Men’s Trauma Therapy Group

This group will provide a safe space for gay men to heal from trauma. Unfortunately, gay men are more likely to experience trauma than straight men. And, it's often difficult for gay men to find a space to begin to unpack their traumatic experiences. That's what you'll experience in this group: a safe environment to recover from trauma. In fact, many folks find that the healing process is quicker in a group setting, rather than traditional individual therapy. Interested to learn more? Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation today.
Expertise
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$90+
Group Meets
Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
8271 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Email Michael Pezzullo about this group or call - (213) 806-7086
Location
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Michael Pezzullo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 806-7086