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Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
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Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST (He, Him)

Verified by Psychology Today
11 Endorsed
VIA TELEHEALTH, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Let's Connect (310) 905-8997
Working together, I help you overcome challenges, setbacks, barriers, and losses in life, to heal and thrive again. You can learn to overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, job stress, career planning, dating/relationship skills, sexual dysfunction, and substance issues, as well as building a better relationship with your partner. I am the most experienced gay men's specialist psychotherapist in the United States, with over 31 years experience. I'm also an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, retired Adjunct Professor at USC, clinical supervisor, and author. Phone and webcam essions available.
Unlike others, I am a long-term specialist in working with gay men and other LGBT people. I'm an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. I provide therapy and sex therapy to help with sexual issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, desire differences, and behaviors that feel out of control. Kink/CNM/poly/BDSM affirmative.
Sessions are available Monday through Friday, afternoons and evenings, all through Telehealth via phone/webcam. For a free, 15-minute phone consultation, call/text 310-339-5778 or email Ken@GayTherapyLA.com. You might also like the dozens of blog articles available at GayTherapyLA.com/blog, or the "Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST" podcast show.
Call or Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST) now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 905-8997

Practice at a Glance

GayTherapyLA

VIA TELEHEALTH

West Hollywood, CA 90069

(310) 905-8997

Available both in-person and online
During the COVID-19 crisis, I offer phone and webcam sessions.


Let's Connect (310) 905-8997

Practice at a Glance

GayTherapyLA

VIA TELEHEALTH

West Hollywood, CA 90069

(310) 905-8997

Available both in-person and online
During the COVID-19 crisis, I offer phone and webcam sessions.


Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $295
  • Couple Sessions $310
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Receipts Provided for PPO Insurance Plans
  • Out of Network
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I provide you with completed claim forms for submission to your health plan if you have a PPO with out of network provider benefits.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
"
I provide you with completed claim forms for submission to your health plan if you have a PPO with out of network provider benefits.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS18290
  • In Practice for 31 Years
  • Certificate from AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) Certified Sex Therapist / 2021
  • Certificate from Consensual Non-Monogamy and Polyamorous Relationships 2021
  • Attended University of Southern California, Graduated 1994
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At over 31 years of experience, I am the most experienced gay men's specialist therapist in the United States today.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
"
At over 31 years of experience, I am the most experienced gay men's specialist therapist in the United States today.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Sex Therapy
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • Life Coaching
  • Life/Career/Executive/Relationship Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Speaker for LGBT, HIV/AIDS, and Diversity Issues
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
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For over 30 years, my professional mission has been to support the quality of life, mental health, and well-being of gay men and others in the LGBT community. I am the most experienced gay men's specialist therapist in the U.S. today, and one of the few gay male nationally Certified Sex Therapists. I help with a variety of challenges that gay men face, in a gay-affirmative context.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
"
For over 30 years, my professional mission has been to support the quality of life, mental health, and well-being of gay men and others in the LGBT community. I am the most experienced gay men's specialist therapist in the U.S. today, and one of the few gay male nationally Certified Sex Therapists. I help with a variety of challenges that gay men face, in a gay-affirmative context.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST

11 Endorsements

Elda Mandi
Elda Mandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,  MSW,  LCSW
Experienced, insightful and relatable. WeHo look no further!
Cory Schneider
Cory Schneider
Marriage & Family Therapist,  MA,  LMFT
Ken Howard is a distinguished psychotherapist, professor, and LGBTQ advocate who served as my clinical supervisor and mentor for over two years. Over these past few years Ken coached me to invest in myself and exercise my self worth enriching my own self ...
Jason Sackett
Jason Sackett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,  LCSW,  PCC,  CEAP
Ken Howard is not your typical therapist. He is thoughtful, sharp, and worldly, and has a unique ability to motivate people. He is also a gifted speaker and has a remarkably calming presence. When I need to go to the well for a referral, Ken sits right at ...

Client Focus

Age

Adults 

Participants

Individuals, 
Couples 

Communities

Bisexual Allied, 
Body Positivity, 
Gay Allied, 
HIV / AIDS Allied, 
Intersex Allied, 
Lesbian Allied, 
Non-Binary Allied, 
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, 
Queer Allied, 
Racial Justice Allied, 
Sex Worker Allied, 
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, 
Transgender Allied, 
Veterans 

I also speak

Some Spanish 

Age

Adults 

Participants

Individuals, 
Couples 

Communities

Bisexual Allied, 
Body Positivity, 
Gay Allied, 
HIV / AIDS Allied, 
Intersex Allied, 
Lesbian Allied, 
Non-Binary Allied, 
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, 
Queer Allied, 
Racial Justice Allied, 
Sex Worker Allied, 
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, 
Transgender Allied, 
Veterans 

I also speak

Some Spanish 

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Career Coaching
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Gay Men's Psychology Specialist
  • Imago
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
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I primarily focus on Cognitive-Behavior Therapy to help you change thoughts to change feelings and behaviors; Developmental Psychology to support you through the challenges and rewards of each phase of life; and Sex Therapy to frankly and affirmatively discuss your sexual feelings, behaviors, and relationships, both how they are now and how you would like them to be in your future.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
"
I primarily focus on Cognitive-Behavior Therapy to help you change thoughts to change feelings and behaviors; Developmental Psychology to support you through the challenges and rewards of each phase of life; and Sex Therapy to frankly and affirmatively discuss your sexual feelings, behaviors, and relationships, both how they are now and how you would like them to be in your future.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST

Groups

Location

Primary Location

GayTherapyLA

VIA TELEHEALTH

West Hollywood, CA 90069

(310) 905-8997

Website

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During the COVID-19 crisis, I offer phone and webcam sessions.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
"
During the COVID-19 crisis, I offer phone and webcam sessions.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 905-8997
Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
Last Modified: 1 May 2023