Gay Therapy La - Ken Howard, LCSW - Psychotherapy and Coaching for Gay Men

Gay Therapy La - Ken Howard, LCSW - Psychotherapy and Coaching for Gay Men Licensed psychotherapist, AASECT Certified S*x Therapist, and life/relationship coach specializing i from 2012-2021.

Ken Howard, LCSW, CST is a licensed psychotherapist, AASECT Certified S*x Therapist, and life/business/relationship coach, specializing in gay men -- individuals and couples -- with over 29 years experience. He was also an Adjunct Associate Professor with the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, teaching courses in advanced Clinical Practice in psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, and LGBT Issues. He is available for in-person and online counseling/psychotherapy sessions in West Hollywood, national and international coaching, phone appointments, we**am appointments, speaking engagements, and organizational consulting.

11/17/2025

You learned who your real friends are. Now it’s time to ask yourself who truly deserves a place in your life.

Not everyone you lost was a loss. Some distance is clarity.

💬 The people you keep around shape your peace, your progress, and your success. Choose wisely.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Umhn2khjL5M?si=1S9_lS9oULCIfoZw

11/14/2025

Exploring your s*xuality is a normal part of psychological development.

What matters is that it’s healthy, consensual, and aligned with your values, not shaped by fear, shame, or outdated messages you may have internalized.

When you approach yourself with curiosity rather than judgment, you create room for emotional growth, confidence, and connection.

If you’d like support in navigating these topics with clarity and confidence, you can learn more at:
GayTherapyLA.com for therapy in California
GayCoachingLA.com for coaching worldwide.

Take a moment to pause.Not to chase the next goal, but to ask yourselfDoes my life feel aligned with what truly matters ...
11/13/2025

Take a moment to pause.
Not to chase the next goal, but to ask yourself
Does my life feel aligned with what truly matters to me?

Success isn’t loud or showy.
It’s quiet confidence, meaningful work, steady relationships, and peace with where you are right now.

Define it for yourself.
Then start living from that definition.

11/12/2025

Intimacy isn’t just physical... it’s emotional, mental, and relational.
When partners communicate openly about needs, boundaries, and desires, connection deepens naturally.

Real intimacy begins with honest conversation.

🎧 Learn more in the Gay Therapy LA Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/

11/11/2025

When was the last time you paused to ask yourself what success really feels like, not what it looks like to others, but what it means to you?

Maybe it’s peace instead of pressure. Stability instead of comparison. Fulfillment instead of perfection.

Success isn’t a finish line. It’s alignment.

🎯 Start defining it for yourself today.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Umhn2khjL5M?si=1S9_lS9oULCIfoZw

11/10/2025

The Supreme Court may have declined to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges — the decision that made marriage equality the law of the land — but that doesn’t mean LGBTQ+ rights are safe forever.

At the same time, Congress is scrambling to reopen the government amid deep divisions that still threaten healthcare, social programs, and equality.

Moments like this are reminders to stay awake, stay informed, and stay active — not complacent. Progress is not permanent. It’s something we have to defend, together.

Complacency has never been how gay men survived — and it won’t be how we thrive now.

11/07/2025

Every couple faces friction, especially when partners are at different life stages.
One wants to go out, the other wants a quiet night in.
One earns more, the other contributes differently.
None of that means the relationship is doomed. It just means there’s work to do…in communication, in empathy, and in redefining what “fair” really looks like together.

Healthy relationships aren’t effortless. They’re intentional.
🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xQwI9yOd8KQ

Why do so many mid-life gay men still use hookup apps — even after building stable lives and relationships?In his latest...
11/06/2025

Why do so many mid-life gay men still use hookup apps — even after building stable lives and relationships?

In his latest blog and podcast, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores the deeper psychology behind Grindr, Scruff, and Recon — and why they’re often less about s*x and more about connection, validation, and belonging.

These apps can reflect our need to be seen and remind us we still matter in a community that often idolizes youth. The real work isn’t about deleting the apps — it’s about understanding what they mean for you.

What are you really looking for when you log on?

🔗 Read more at GayTherapyLA.com: https://buff.ly/v2ZZmB5

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Love doesn’t need to look symmetrical to work.It needs honesty, effort, and shared respect.Everything else is just numbe...
11/06/2025

Love doesn’t need to look symmetrical to work.
It needs honesty, effort, and shared respect.

Everything else is just numbers.

Age-gap relationships get misunderstood, but they can be incredibly healthy when built on respect, equality, and emotion...
11/05/2025

Age-gap relationships get misunderstood, but they can be incredibly healthy when built on respect, equality, and emotional maturity.

In this week’s post, I’m breaking down what helps these relationships succeed, and what often causes friction.

💬 What do you think makes a relationship last, regardless of age?

Age-gap couples can thrive when they focus on understanding, not assumptions.Connection > comparison. 💙
11/05/2025

Age-gap couples can thrive when they focus on understanding, not assumptions.

Connection > comparison. 💙

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Ken Howard, LCSW, is a gay therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #LCS18290 in California) who has been a specialist in serving gay men and gay male couples in therapy and life/career/business coaching for over 27 years. He is also on the faculty of the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC, teaching courses in advanced Clinical Practice in psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, and LGBT Psycho-Social-Political Issues. He is available for in-person counseling/psychotherapy sessions at his office in Los Angeles/West Hollywood (near San Vicente and Sixth), coaching, and phone/we**am sessions anywhere in the United States and all over the world, as well as being available for speaking engagements, corporate training, and organizational consulting.