Buck Dodson
Life coach and licensed therapist for LGBTQ clients and couples
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionGoal setting and accountabilityMindset and habitsLGBTQ datingCouples and marriage |
| Works with | LGBTQ+, Couples, Creatives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Dating coach and Spiritual coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Licensed therapist; Board Certified Coach |
Buck Dodson is a life coach and licensed therapist who works with LGBTQ people, couples and creative entrepreneurs. He is also a Board Certified Coach. He has been a licensed therapist for nearly two decades. He created Life Lab, a self-discovery framework for designing a life that fits who you are. He also hosts the Gay Men's Life Lab podcast. His coaching centers on accountability, self-worth, healthy relationships and career goals.
What Buck helps with
Buck helps clients build a life that reflects who they are. He works on self-worth, relationships, career goals and creative expression.
- Standing in personal power and self-worth
- Building healthy, loving relationships
- Realizing career aspirations
- Expressing creativity with freedom
- Feeling better physically, mentally and emotionally
- Writing your own life story and following your own path
- Trust and communication issues in couples
- Adjusting to life after having a first child
Who Buck works with
Buck works with creative entrepreneurs, LGBTQ people and couples. He has also worked with people recovering from depression, anxiety and addiction. One couple worked with him at two turning points, when they had trust and communication problems and again after the birth of their first child.
How Buck works
Buck built a framework called Life Lab. It helps clients design, test out and start living a life that feels good and fits who they are. It covers self-care, letting go of the past and being a loving partner, parent, colleague and friend. He also uses a guide built 5 Core Life Dimensions. Clients define what matters most to them in each one. Coaching adds accountability to help clients act on their goals.
Background and qualifications
Buck has been a licensed therapist for nearly two decades. In that time he has worked with creative entrepreneurs, LGBTQ people, couples, and people recovering from depression, anxiety and addiction. He is also a Board Certified Coach. He developed the Life Lab framework for self-discovery. He hosts the Gay Men's Life Lab podcast and writes a blog with posts on topics like being a gay man from Islam and the strengths found in camp and drag.
Buck Dodson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one life coaching
- Life Lab framework
- Couples work
- Free guide on the 5 Core Life Dimensions
- Podcast
Buck Dodson reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a licensed therapist of nearly two decades who also holds a Board Certified Coach credential and hosts a podcast for gay men.
Best for LGBTQ people, couples and creative entrepreneurs who want accountability while they design a life that fits them.
Common questions
How much does Buck Dodson charge?
Coaching with Buck runs $130 to $190 an hour. Message Buck from this page for an exact quote.
What does Buck Dodson help with?
Buck Dodson helps with standing in personal power and self-worth, building healthy, loving relationships, realizing career aspirations and expressing creativity with freedom.
Is Buck Dodson certified?
Buck Dodson lists: Licensed therapist; Board Certified Coach.
Does Buck Dodson work with couples?
Yes. He has worked with couples, including at points of trust and communication struggles and after the birth of a first child.
Is Buck Dodson a licensed therapist?
Yes. He has been a licensed therapist for nearly two decades and is also a Board Certified Coach.
How do I contact Buck Dodson?
Send Buck a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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