Meet Brian Rzepczynski

Dating, Relationship, & Sex Expert
Author & Advice Columnist

As one of the leading love coaches for the gay community, licensed dating and relationship coach Brian Rzepczynski, MSW has over 17 years experience as a psychotherapist and life coach specializing in helping GLBT individuals and couples develop and maintain successful and fulfilling intimate relationships. He holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University and runs a successful private therapy practice, Personal Victory Counseling, Inc.

He launched his relationship coaching business, The Gay Love Coach: Man 4 Man Coaching Services, in 2003 and is co-author of the self-help book “A Guide to Getting It: Purpose & Passion”.  His practical and helpful articles on gay dating, relationships, and sexuality have become popular reads all over the Web and he is a regular featured writer and advice columnist for multiple online and print gay magazines and publications.  He is also a sought-after speaker and has a strong passion and advocacy for furthering gay rights and respect for diversity.

Brian holds memberships in the following professional organizations:

• National Association of Social Workers
• Academy of Certified Social Workers
• International Association of Coaches
• Relationship Coaching Institute
• Coachville
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists

In addition, Brian has been awarded the following certifications for specialized training and education:

• Certified Personal Life Coach through Coach Training Alliance
• Licensed Relationship Coach through Relationship Coaching Institute
• Certification in Clinical Treatment with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgendered Individuals and Their Families through the Chicago Training Collaborative
• Certified Associate in Sex Education through the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
• Certification in Clinical Sexology through the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
• Certified Anger Management Professional through The What’s Good About Anger Institute
• Grief Recovery Specialist through The Grief Recovery Institute®

A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Brian now lives in the Chicagoland area in Illinois with his partner of 10 years, Scott.  When he’s not furthering his education in some way (he’s currently in the midst of a doctoral degree program) or engaging in writing projects, Brian’s non-professional pursuits include swimming, shopping, theatre, family and friends, outdoor fun, and definitely basking on the beach with margarita or martini in hand.