Chris TompkinsMarriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (he, him)

About

I work with professional gay men in West Hollywood and virtually throughout California who want to understand themselves more fully. Many of the men I see are outwardly successful but carry shame, self-doubt, or an ongoing sense of being too much or not enough. It often shows up in relationships, dating, people pleasing tendencies, or repeating patterns that no longer serve you. You may overthink, use substances to cope, or feel burdened by work and expectations. I work best with men who value honesty, self-reflection, and personal responsibility. I'm author of the APA award-winning Raising LGBTQ Allies and write for Psychology Today. I help gay men live authentically and build fulfilling relationships. Therapy with me is collaborative—we'll explore how past experiences shaped you and help you live according to your values, not others' expectations. My second book, Becoming Worthy, comes out in 2027.

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