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GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 5d

Gay humor about “Marines as bottoms” says a lot about masculinity, fantasy, and how gay men reclaim power. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores what these jokes reveal about identity, shame, and self-empowerment.

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GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 6d

‘Post-nut clarity’ isn’t shame — it’s insight. Learn how gay men can use this moment of honesty to better understand desire, connection, and self-worth. 🌈
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#gaymen #mentalhealth #therapy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 10d

Reporting from @sexualhealthalliance’s Annual S//xological Conference in Denver! 🎙️ A powerful panel on how role-play builds trust, connection, and intimacy in relationships. #SHA10Years #InclusiveTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 11d

Reporting live from @sexualhealthalliance’s Annual S//xological Conference in Denver! 🌟 Celebrating 10 years of education, inclusion, and breakthroughs in s//xual health. ✨ #SHA10Years #TherapistsOfInstagram #InclusiveTherapy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 14d

Better communication starts with better understanding. 🌱
Therapy or coaching can help couples listen deeply, express needs clearly, and reconnect with empathy. #gaymen #relationships #lgbtq #communication

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 17d

Commitment isn’t just about staying together — it’s about showing up for each other, day after day. In gay relationships, commitment can be a radical act of love, trust, and resilience. 💙

💬 What does commitment mean to you?

#gaymen #gaycouples #lgbtq #relationships #commitment #love

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 21d

Reflection. Forgiveness. Renewal. Yom Kippur’s lessons aren’t just for religion — they’re for all of us. Hear what they mean for gay men on the Gay Therapy LA Podcast.

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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #GayPodcast

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 24d

Yom Kippur isn’t just for those observing. Its themes — reflection, apology, forgiveness, and renewal — are universal. For gay men, they can be especially powerful.

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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #Forgiveness #Renewal

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · 28d

Even the strongest relationships can go through an ‘intimacy freeze.’ In my blog + podcast, I share strategies for restoring closeness, trust & passion in long-term gay relationships.

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#gaymen #lgbtq #relationships #intimacy

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GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 19

Chasing attention, sex, money, or status can feel powerful — but these “toxic currencies” leave us drained. Learn healthier ways to measure value.

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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #GayTherapist

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 17

Do you keep dating the same toxic guy in a new disguise? That’s repetition compulsion—replaying old wounds, hoping for a new ending. Healing means breaking the cycle & choosing differently. #gaymen #lgbtq #traumarecovery #toxicrelationships buff.ly/DE4d3JU

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 10

Are you sabotaging your relationships without realizing it? Ken Howard unpacks avoidance, ghosting, and insecure attachment styles in gay men.

🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube: buff.ly/vvQZCuS

#gaymen #selfsabotage #attachmentstyles #gaymentalhealth #lgbtqtherapy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 9

Betrayal hurts—cheating, gossip, family wounds. We share how gay men can cope, repair, or move on with clarity + strength. Full episode + blog: GayTherapyLA.com

👉 What boundaries help you rebuild trust?

#TherapyJourney #HealingJourney #LGBTQtherapist

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 5

From Obama to Trump, political whiplash has taken a toll on gay men’s mental health. In my new episode, I explore minority stress, cultural backlash & strategies for resilience. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

#TherapyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #gaymaletherapy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 3

Growing up in an alcoholic household may have shaped everything from your intimacy to your self-worth—especially for gay men living at the intersection of ACA and LGBTQ experiences. In this blog + podcast episode, we explore how past patterns still show up today.

#adultchildrenofalcoholics #acoa

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ever felt like you went from the awkward outsider to finally being “seen” in the gay world—only to wonder what happens when the glow-up fades?

🔗 Read & listen: GayTherapyLA.com/blog

#gaymentalhealth, #lgbtqwellness, #gaymen, #gaytherapy, #queermentalhealth, #selfacceptance, #agingwell

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 29

Aging as a gay man doesn’t mean disappearing. It means evolving. We can stay connected to desire, dignity, and our right to be seen as sexual beings.

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🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: “Gay Therapy LA”

#bodypositivity #LGBTQHealth #gaymen

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 28

S*x addiction” isn’t a DSM diagnosis—and for many gay men it’s been a shame‑based detour away from real healing. My new post breaks down why CSAT-style models can harm, and what to use instead.

More at GayTherapyLA.com

#SexualHealth #SexTherapy #SexPositive #ConsensualNonMonogamy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 27

💬 New on the blog & podcast: Gay Widowers: Navigating Loss, Identity & Rebirth

We explore the hidden grief journeys of gay men after losing a partner—facing invisibility, disenfranchised grief, and survivor guilt.

👉 Read & listen on GayTherapyLA.com

#LGBTQ #mentalhealth #gaytherapy #bereavement

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 27

Healing trauma isn’t about trendy quick fixes. In my new episode, I explore why evidence-based therapy gives gay men the tools to move past shame and build resilience. Listen now, wherever you get podcasts

#TherapyJourney #HealingJourney #SelfCare #traumatherapy #LGBTQtherapist #gaymaletherapy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 25

Improve your sexual confidence with Ken Howard’s new course for gay men 💪

Enroll now: bit.ly/gayself 🌈

Learn mindset, skills, and self‑acceptance from a gay‐affirmative sex‑positive therapist with 30+ yrs experience.

#sexualconfidence #gay #selflove

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GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 22

Ken Howard’s book Self-Empowerment: Have the Life You Want! is your “portable therapist” for building the life you deserve — in health, career, love, and more.

🔗 bit.ly/gaylabook

#selfempowerment #gaytherapy #selfhelpbooks

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 22

Dreaming of launching your own business? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST—a gay men’s specialist and business coach—brings you a 9‑chapter course that fuses self‑empowerment with real startup tools.

bit.ly/gaystart

Enroll and take control of your working life!

#gayentrepreneur #lgbtqbusiness #smallbusiness

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 20

Some therapists market themselves as “welcoming to all” while quietly practicing from non-affirming values. Our blog + podcast expose the harm and how to protect yourself.

🔗 gaytherapyla.com

#gaytherapy #LGBTQmentalhealth #affirmingtherapy

GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST @gaytherapyla.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Sex addiction” isn’t in the DSM. For many gay men, CSAT-style care adds shame. New post: why it harms & what to use instead (OCSB, sexual‑health models, harm reduction). Join the convo.

#GayMen #LGBTQMentalHealth #SexualHealth #SexTherapy #SexPositive #HarmReduction