Buck Dodson
Life coach and licensed therapist for LGBTQ people and couples
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitionsGoal setting and accountabilityLGBTQ datingCouples and marriage |
| Works with | LGBTQ+, Couples, Creatives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Dating coach |
| Credentials | Licensed therapist; Board Certified Coach |
Buck Dodson is a life coach who helps LGBTQ people, couples and creative entrepreneurs build a life that fits who they are. He is a Board Certified Coach and has been a licensed therapist for nearly two decades. He created the Life Lab framework, which guides clients to design, test and live a life they want. He also hosts the Gay Men's Life Lab podcast.
What Buck helps with
Buck helps clients define what matters most to them and build a life around it. He also works with couples on trust and communication.
- Writing your own life story and following your path
- Building self-worth and personal power
- Building healthy, loving relationships
- Working on career goals
- Expressing creativity with more freedom
- Feeling better physically, mentally and emotionally
- Rebuilding trust and communication as a couple
- Adjusting as a couple after becoming parents
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. Couples have seen him at key points, such as trust and communication struggles and the arrival of a first child.
How Buck works
Buck uses Life Lab, a self-discovery framework he developed. Clients design, test and start living a life that feels good and reflects who they are. The work starts with defining what matters most across the 5 Core Life Dimensions. Coaching includes accountability to help clients follow through on their goals.
Background and qualifications
Buck Dodson 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 and hosts the Gay Men's Life Lab podcast. He also writes a blog with journal entries on topics such as gay identity.
Buck Dodson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one life coaching
- Couples work
- Life Lab framework
- Free guide
Buck Dodson reviews
The CoachVouch take
Buck is a licensed therapist and Board Certified Coach who created the Life Lab framework and hosts a podcast for gay men.
Best for LGBTQ people, couples and creatives who want accountability while designing a life that fits them.
Common questions
How much does Buck Dodson charge?
Coaching with Buck runs $80 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Buck Dodson help with?
Buck Dodson helps with writing your own life story and following your path, building self-worth and personal power, building healthy, loving relationships and working on career goals.
Is Buck Dodson certified?
Buck Dodson lists: Licensed therapist; Board Certified Coach.
Does Buck Dodson work with couples?
Yes. Buck works with couples, including on trust and communication issues and on changes after having a child.
What is Life Lab?
Life Lab is a self-discovery framework Buck developed. It helps clients design, test and start living a life that reflects who they are.
How do I contact Buck Dodson?
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