GayTherapyLA - Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
@gaytherapyla.bsky.social
The most experienced gay men’s specialist therapist in the United States today, as well as an AASECT certified sex therapist and life/career/relationship coach
What if your real wealth isn’t in your bank account, but in your friendships, experiences, wisdom, and self-acceptance?
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores “non-monetary wealth” for gay men.
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#GayMen #GayWellness #GayMentalHealth
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores “non-monetary wealth” for gay men.
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#GayMen #GayWellness #GayMentalHealth
December 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What if your real wealth isn’t in your bank account, but in your friendships, experiences, wisdom, and self-acceptance?
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores “non-monetary wealth” for gay men.
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#GayMen #GayWellness #GayMentalHealth
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores “non-monetary wealth” for gay men.
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#GayMen #GayWellness #GayMentalHealth
Why is it so hard to log off? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores how phone use in gay men often reflects anxiety, loneliness, and the search for validation — and how therapy helps rebuild real connection.
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#GayMen #GayMentalHealth #GayWellness
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December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Why is it so hard to log off? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores how phone use in gay men often reflects anxiety, loneliness, and the search for validation — and how therapy helps rebuild real connection.
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#GayMen #GayMentalHealth #GayWellness
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In his new blog, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST uses Wicked: For Good to unpack how LGBTQ voices are being silenced in today’s political climate — and how we can stay resilient instead of complacent.
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#GayMen #LGBTQVoices #GayWellness #GayMentalHealth #WickedMovie
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November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
In his new blog, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST uses Wicked: For Good to unpack how LGBTQ voices are being silenced in today’s political climate — and how we can stay resilient instead of complacent.
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#GayMen #LGBTQVoices #GayWellness #GayMentalHealth #WickedMovie
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In his new blog, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST connects Wicked: For Good to today’s America — where queer voices are again being silenced. Now’s not the time to go quiet. It’s time to stay resilient, for good.
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#GayMen #LGBTQVoices #GayWellness #WickedMovie
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November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
In his new blog, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST connects Wicked: For Good to today’s America — where queer voices are again being silenced. Now’s not the time to go quiet. It’s time to stay resilient, for good.
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#GayMen #LGBTQVoices #GayWellness #WickedMovie
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Why do mid-life gay men still use hookup apps? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explains how they reflect deeper needs for connection, validation, and belonging — not just sex.
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#GayMen #GayRelationships #GayWellness #GayTherapist
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November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Why do mid-life gay men still use hookup apps? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explains how they reflect deeper needs for connection, validation, and belonging — not just sex.
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#GayMen #GayRelationships #GayWellness #GayTherapist
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#GayMen #GayRelationships #GayWellness #GayTherapist
Psych meds aren’t about weakness — they’re about freedom. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explains how medication and therapy can work together to help gay men feel more like themselves again.
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#TherapyJourney #GayMen #GayMentalHealth
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October 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Psych meds aren’t about weakness — they’re about freedom. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explains how medication and therapy can work together to help gay men feel more like themselves again.
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#TherapyJourney #GayMen #GayMentalHealth
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Halloween reminds us that fear can be both a warning and a teacher. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores how facing fear — personal or political — builds courage, calm, and control.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Halloween reminds us that fear can be both a warning and a teacher. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores how facing fear — personal or political — builds courage, calm, and control.
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#Halloweeen #GayMen #GayMentalHealth
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Ken Howard, LCSW, CST’s book Self-Empowerment: Have the Life You Want! is your “portable therapist” for creating a more fulfilling life — in your mind, relationships, and goals.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST’s book Self-Empowerment: Have the Life You Want! is your “portable therapist” for creating a more fulfilling life — in your mind, relationships, and goals.
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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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October 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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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‘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
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October 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
‘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
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#gaymen #mentalhealth #therapy
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
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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
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
October 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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
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
Therapy or coaching can help couples listen deeply, express needs clearly, and reconnect with empathy. #gaymen #relationships #lgbtq #communication
October 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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
Therapy or coaching can help couples listen deeply, express needs clearly, and reconnect with empathy. #gaymen #relationships #lgbtq #communication
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
💬 What does commitment mean to you?
#gaymen #gaycouples #lgbtq #relationships #commitment #love
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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
💬 What does commitment mean to you?
#gaymen #gaycouples #lgbtq #relationships #commitment #love
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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September 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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
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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
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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #Forgiveness #Renewal
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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
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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #Forgiveness #Renewal
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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#gaymen #lgbtq #relationships #intimacy
September 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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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#gaymen #lgbtq #relationships #intimacy
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
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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #GayTherapist
September 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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
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#GayMen #LGBTQWellness #GayTherapist
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
September 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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
Are you sabotaging your relationships without realizing it? Ken Howard unpacks avoidance, ghosting, and insecure attachment styles in gay men.
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#gaymen #selfsabotage #attachmentstyles #gaymentalhealth #lgbtqtherapy
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#gaymen #selfsabotage #attachmentstyles #gaymentalhealth #lgbtqtherapy
September 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Are you sabotaging your relationships without realizing it? Ken Howard unpacks avoidance, ghosting, and insecure attachment styles in gay men.
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#gaymen #selfsabotage #attachmentstyles #gaymentalhealth #lgbtqtherapy
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#gaymen #selfsabotage #attachmentstyles #gaymentalhealth #lgbtqtherapy
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
👉 What boundaries help you rebuild trust?
#TherapyJourney #HealingJourney #LGBTQtherapist
September 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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
👉 What boundaries help you rebuild trust?
#TherapyJourney #HealingJourney #LGBTQtherapist
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
#TherapyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #gaymaletherapy
September 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
#TherapyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #gaymaletherapy
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
#adultchildrenofalcoholics #acoa
September 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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
#adultchildrenofalcoholics #acoa
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
🔗 Read & listen: GayTherapyLA.com/blog
#gaymentalhealth, #lgbtqwellness, #gaymen, #gaytherapy, #queermentalhealth, #selfacceptance, #agingwell
September 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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
🔗 Read & listen: GayTherapyLA.com/blog
#gaymentalhealth, #lgbtqwellness, #gaymen, #gaytherapy, #queermentalhealth, #selfacceptance, #agingwell
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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#bodypositivity #LGBTQHealth #gaymen
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🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: “Gay Therapy LA”
#bodypositivity #LGBTQHealth #gaymen
August 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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.
🔗 Read more at GayTherapyLA.com: buff.ly/Crrnh3W
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: “Gay Therapy LA”
#bodypositivity #LGBTQHealth #gaymen
🔗 Read more at GayTherapyLA.com: buff.ly/Crrnh3W
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: “Gay Therapy LA”
#bodypositivity #LGBTQHealth #gaymen