Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST


Latest Episodes

Episode 68: Gay Men's Relationship Advice: How to Have a Successful Gay Long Distance Relationship
September 21, 2020

Ken Howard, LCSW, a specialist in gay men's relationship advice, gay couples therapy, and gay sex therapy, gives tips on how to manage a gay long-distance relationship. 

Episode 67: Gay Men and the Need for Safe Spaces of Our Own
September 12, 2020

Ken discusses the need for gay men to have bars, clubs, and other social "safe spaces" of their own, which are being increasingly threatened during COVID-19 and social changes. 

Episode 66: The Mental Health Chapter from "Self-Empowerment: Have the Life You Want!" Book
September 01, 2020

Ken shares the Mental Health chapter from his book, "Self-Empowerment: Have the Life You Want!" and its application to gay men. 

Episode 65: Two Tops, Two Bottoms: A Gay Men's Relationship Dilemma - Now What?
August 25, 2020

Ken gives case examples of how gay couples face the dilemma of being two "tops" or two "bottoms", and how couples therapy and sex therapy can help. 

Episode 64: Gay Men's Strengths: Making the Most of Your Culture
August 15, 2020

Ken Howard, LCSW describes how our culture of origin can help gay men build resilience in tough times, and celebrate who we are, and where we came from.

Episode 63: Gay Men and Discipline: The Secret Weapon to Achieving Your Goals
August 08, 2020

Ken gives tips on how developing self-discipline can help you achieve what you want to do, be, or have, offering solutions to the things that get in your way. 

Episode 62: Gay Male Creative Professionals: Celebrating Success, Managing Challenges
July 30, 2020

Ken gives a list of essential mental health coping skills for success for actors, writers, designers, and other creative professionals. 

Episode 61: Must-Have Money Conversations for Every Gay Relationship
July 18, 2020

Ken discusses an article by Elyssa Kirkham on the 7 must-have money conversations to have before cohabitation or marriage, but from a gay male perspective. 

Episode 60: Gay Men and Alcohol: The Relationship with the Bottle
July 11, 2020

Ken asks you to reflect on your "relationship" with alcohol and drugs.  What's the quality of this relationship?  What changes need to be made for your best life? How does one get help?

Episode 59: Why Nerds Make the Best Boyfriends for Gay Men
July 08, 2020

Ken discusses why nerds make the best boyfriends for gay men and other tips for gay men's dating.