Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

Episodes 211
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (129)
Since Nov 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
47%
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm

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About This Podcast

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, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Psychiatric Social Worker, longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, and gay men's life/career/relationship coach with over 32 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) Certified Psychiatric Social Worker AASECT Certified Sex Therapist 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. © 2025 Ken Howard, LCSW, CST. All rights reserved.

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Recent Episodes

S1E213 Why Can't I Stay Hard Anymore? A Gay Man's Guide to Erectile Dysfunction

Jun 01, 2026 24m

Why can't I stay hard anymore? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores the real causes of erectile dysfunction in gay men—and what actually helps beyond pills, panic, and self-criticism.

S1E212 Why Successful Gay Male Professionals Still Feel Off — And What Actually Changes It

May 18, 2026 49m

Many successful gay male professionals reach a point where something doesn't quite add up. Your career works. You're capable, driven, and functioning at a high level. And yet, something still feels…

S1E211 Beyond Insight (Part 2): What Gay Men Can Do to Finally Create Real Change

May 12, 2026 26m

In Part 1 of this series, we explored why insight alone isn't enough to create real change in gay men's lives — even for those who are highly self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and deeply…

S1E210 Beyond Insight (Part 1): Why Gay Men Stay Stuck Even After Therapy and Self-Help

May 07, 2026 22m

Many gay men already understand themselves surprisingly well. They've read the books, listened to the podcasts, explored their childhood patterns, and can explain their shame, anxiety, trauma, or…

S1E209 Gay Men and How to Build Real Friendships in Adulthood

Apr 16, 2026 13m

Why does it feel so hard to build real friendships as a gay man in adulthood? You meet people. You have good conversations. There's even mutual interest. But somehow, nothing turns into something…

S1E208 When a Gay Man's Career Feels at Risk: False Accusations & Workplace Anxiety

Apr 11, 2026 33m

What happens when a routine workplace situation suddenly turns into a formal concern—or worse, an accusation? Many successful gay men are finding themselves navigating high-stakes anxiety around…

S1E207 Gay Couples in Business Together: Power, Competition, and the Hidden Cost to Intimacy

Apr 07, 2026 27m

What happens when gay couples mix love and business? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, examines how gay men sharing a business can intensify power struggles, communication issues, and sexual disconnection.

S1E206 Why So Many Gay Men Lose Their Drive in Midlife (No One Talks About This)

Mar 31, 2026 31m

Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores why many gay men experience a shift in ambition after 40—and why it's not burnout, but a natural developmental transition. He explains what's changing psychologically…

S1E205 Why So Many Successful Gay Men Feel Unsettled in Midlife

Mar 14, 2026 18m

Why do many successful gay men feel unsettled in midlife? In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, long-term specialist in therapy for gay men, explains how midlife restlessness is often a normal…

S1E204 Gay Men and Immediate Coping Tips for a Breakup

Feb 24, 2026 19m

Breakups can feel emotionally destabilizing—especially in the immediate aftermath, when routines collapse and emotions swing unpredictably. In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST shares practical,…

S1E203 Why So Many Gay Men Feel On Edge Right Now—and What Actually Helps

Feb 19, 2026 25m

Many gay men feel persistently on edge in today's prolonged climate of political and social uncertainty. In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores how chronic stress affects the nervous…

S1E202 Gay Men and Practical Tips for Ed

Feb 10, 2026 32m

Struggling with ED issues and want practical tips that actually help—not vague advice or just "take a pill"? In this episode, gay men's sex therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST shares clear,…

S1E201 Gay Men on the Autism Spectrum: Dating, Intimacy, and Being Understood

Jan 31, 2026 31m

Experienced specialist gay therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, examines neurodivergence, autism spectrum, dating, and intimacy in gay men, offering practical guidance for neurodivergent men and their…

S1E200 The Hidden Stages of a Gay Man's Career

Jan 20, 2026 38m

Careers don't develop all at once — they unfold through psychological phases across the lifespan. And for gay men, that path often looks very different from the one straight men inherit. In this…

S1E199 Heated Rivalry: A Gay Therapist's Take on Romance, Fetishization & Visibility

Jan 12, 2026 28m

A gay therapist, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, examines the Heated Rivalry phenomenon—exploring why gay romance has gone mainstream, where visibility becomes fetishization, and what this cultural moment…

S1E198 It's OK to Hate the Holidays: Coping Skills for Gay Men

Dec 19, 2025 20m

Holidays can intensify loneliness, family tension, and emotional stress for many gay men. Therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explains why it's OK to hate the holidays and shares practical coping…

S1E198 Gay Men and Non-Monetary Wealth: Redefining What It Means to Feel Rich

Dec 18, 2025 29m

What if real wealth isn't about money? In this episode, I explore the non-monetary wealth many gay men build over a lifetime—relationships, culture, wisdom, sexuality, and self-acceptance—and why it…

S1E196 Why Gay Men Can't Stop Scrolling: The Real Reasons Behind Compulsive Phone Use

Dec 09, 2025 36m

Why gay men struggle with compulsive phone use -- and how anxiety, comparison, and validation loops fuel it. Learn tools to heal and reconnect with real life.

S1E194 Gay Men and Wicked: For Good

Nov 19, 2025 28m

Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, gay men's specialist therapist, discusses the new movie, "Wicked: For Good" and its implications for gay men, in themes about silencing political voices, seeing things for what…

S1E193 Gay Men and Psychiatric Medications: Functions, Fears, and Facts

Nov 08, 2025 23m

Many gay men fear psychiatric meds. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explains how the right medication can restore—not change—who you are, separating facts from stigma and myths about treatment and mental…

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Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST has published 211 episodes since November 2018, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.

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