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The Gym/Fitness Connection in Gay Men’s Mental Health

January 26, 2020June 21, 2016 by Ken

It’s not true that all gay men spend an inordinate amount of time in the gym, but it sure seems like it’s all of them.  For most gay men, it’s just routine.  There is something about gay male culture world-wide that seems to support the “gym lifestyle”, whether it’s for health reasons or for the … Read more

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Ken Howard, LCSW

Ken Howard, LCSW, is licensed psychotherapist in California (Licensed Clinical Social Worker #LCS18290) and life/career/relationship coach who has specialized in therapy for gay men (individuals and gay male couples) and LGBT affirmative therapy for over 27 years.

For help improving your personal or professional life, consider sessions with Ken for counseling, coaching, or therapy sessions, at his office in Los Angeles/West Hollywood (near Beverly Center mall), or via phone or webcam, from anywhere in the world. Call/text 310-339-5778 or email Ken@GayTherapyLA.com for more information, to schedule an appointment, or for a free 15-minute consultation.

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