Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW

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Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW episodes

January 06, 2020 Episode 32: Breaking the Ice - Gay Men Overcoming Shyness
Ken gives tips on overcoming shyness and social anxiety in gay men, with practical tips on starting, continuing, and ending new conversations in social settings.
19 min
December 30, 2019 Episode 31: Beyond New Year's Resolutions: Making Real Life Changes
Gay men's specialist therapist and coach (27 years) Ken Howard, LCSW, teaches how to make and sustain desired life changes and meet goals in ways that go beyond just "resolutions".
17 min
December 17, 2019 Episode 30: A Secular Appreciation of Christmas for Gay Men
Ken Howard, LCSW, a gay men's specialist therapist/coach for over 33 years, gives perspectives on how even the non-religious the world over can enjoy the Christmas holiday season.
22 min
December 05, 2019 Episode 29: The Gym/Fitness Connection in Gay Men's Mental Health
Ken Howard, LCSW, gay men's specialist therapist, discusses the connection between the gym/fitness and mental health for gay men, based on inspirational fitness leaders.
23 min
November 26, 2019 Episode 28: Gay Men at Thanksgiving - Living in Gratitude
Ken Howard, LCSW, discusses the role of Thanksgiving for gay men's family of origin, and family of choice.
17 min
November 21, 2019 Episode 27: Gay Men and Appearance Privilege
Gay men's specialist therapist and coach Ken Howard, LCSW, discusses ""Gay Men and Appearance Privilege: What It Is, What To Do About It"
33 min
November 14, 2019 Episode 26: Gay Men's Relationships - Reconciling the Living Room with the Bedroom
Ken Howard, LCSW, guides gay male couples on how to achieve relationship satisfaction non-sexually ("the living room") and sexually ("the bedroom").
32 min
November 06, 2019 Episode 25: Beyond Crystal Meth Recovery - Meth Prevention for Gay Men
Ken Howard, LCSW, discusses how gay men recover from crystal meth dependence, and advocates for community education on innovative, sex-positive ways to prevent meth dependence.
27 min
October 31, 2019 Episode 24: Confronting Our Fears at Halloween
Ken discusses how to confront and overcome our fears on the occasion of Halloween.
20 min
October 22, 2019 Episode 23: How to Reach Your Goals: Approach/Avoidance
Ken discusses the "approach/avoidance" phenomenon with gay men reaching personal and professional goals.
24 min

About Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW

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Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

A gay men's mental health, sex, and relationships podcast

If you've ever wished there were a therapy-informed podcast just for gay men, you're in the right place.

I'm Ken Howard, LCSW, CST – a gay men's specialist psychotherapist, SHA Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Psychiatric Social Worker (USC), longtime LGBTQ+ advocate and activist, and gay men's life/career/relationship coach with over 34 years' experience working almost exclusively with gay male individuals, couples, and polycules.

On Gay Therapy LA, you'll get more than clichés or recycled pop psychology. This is a deep-dive podcast for gay men's mental health, sex, and relationships—rooted in real clinical experience with thousands of clients over three decades.

We talk about what actually shows up in gay men's lives:

Mental health for gay men: anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, internalized homophobia

Gay men's relationships: monogamy, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy, polycules, jealousy, trust, communication

Sex therapy for gay men: desire, performance, erections, ejaculation, kink, porn, HIV, PrEP, sexual confidence

Gay men and aging: body image, muscles, appearance pressure, midlife, older gay men, long-term HIV survivorship

Dating and intimacy: hookup culture, apps, ghosting, rejection, attachment, finding and keeping a partner

Gay men and success: career transitions, burnout, money, retirement, purpose, and building a life that actually feels good

Episodes are mostly just me—so you get unfiltered, no-nonsense, therapist-level insight without fluff, plus occasional guests whose expertise or lived experience can help you grow. Every episode is designed to give you practical tools, perspectives, and strategies you can use immediately in your life, not just "interesting conversations."

If you're a gay man who wants better mental health, stronger relationships, more satisfying sex, and a more successful, meaningful life, this podcast is for you—whether you're in your 20s, 40s, 60s, or beyond.

About the practice behind the podcast

Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST is the podcast of my private practice:

Psychotherapy for gay men in California (online)

Coaching for gay men worldwide (online)

I'm the founder of GayTherapyLA.com and GayCoachingLA.com, based in West Hollywood, California, serving gay men all over the world via webcam and phone. My credentials include:

California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - 1997

Certified Psychiatric Social Worker - 1994

Certified Sex Therapist (Sexual Health Alliance, SHA) - 2021

Certified in Consensual Non-Monogamy and Polyamorous Families

Retired Adjunct Associate Professor in Social Work (USC)

Through both psychotherapy (California) and coaching (worldwide), I help gay men improve their mental health, strengthen their relationships, upgrade their sex lives, and maximize their quality of life and career, leveraging their past to enhance their future.

While this podcast cannot substitute for personal therapy and is provided for educational purposes only, the episodes reflect the kinds of themes and strategies I work on with clients every day.

Your questions, comments, ratings, and reviews are very welcome, as are suggestions for future episodes.