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March 25, 2025

Being an out-and-proud gay therapist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California, I gravitated to specializing in gay couples therapy and gay marriage counseling. Working with same-sex couples, the subject of sex is a frequent guest in our conversations. Pornography occupies an important place in the erotic landscape of gay male couples. The influence of porn is a complex and multidimensional subject and here I will try to touch upon potential benef

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Mar 25

When looking for a therapist we are often faced with a tough decision. On the one hand, there are many professionals to choose from. Popular therapist directories to search for a therapist are PsychologyToday.com and GoodTherapy.org, or you can do a Google search for “psychotherapist near me.” On the other hand, it may be unclear what criteria to apply while making our selection. Here are 5 points to consider while making this decision: Insuran

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Mar 25

In the sun-kissed streets of West Hollywood, Los Angeles, where dreams are spun from threads of neon lights and pulsating beats, a different kind of illusion thrives. On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where filters are ubiquitous and unedited reality is a rare and unwelcome guest, perfection is not just a goal but a mandate. Picturesque landscapes, meticulously crafted lifestyles, and perfect selfies blur the line between real and ideal, between auth

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Mar 25

“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” — James Baldwin In the heart of West Hollywood, where diversity is celebrated, couples therapy plays a crucial role in fostering healthy, lasting relationships. Research by the Gottman Institute suggests that same-sex couples often display stronger emotional connection and positivity in conflict resolution than their heterosexual counterparts. However,

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Mar 25

I have been a couples therapist for many years, however, the post-covid era created a few new noticeable trends. The first one is the transition to the online therapy format. Many psychologists, myself included, see their clients virtually via video sessions, and I have noticed two distinct groups of clients emerging. One group of clients is excited about the online therapy format. Online therapy eliminates commute, makes their schedule more manageable, an

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