
Psychotherapy for Gay Men:
Healing, Growth, and Self-Acceptance
I work with gay men in West Hollywood and virtually throughout California. On the outside, a lot of the men I work with are successful and put-together, but on the inside, something feels missing. Like they're not enough, or they don't quite measure up. They might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or lonely, struggle in relationships, use substances more than they'd like, or feel shame around sex. Some have religious trauma. Others just feel like they don't belong. Therapy with me is collaborative and honest. The goal is lasting change in how you see and feel about yourself.
I'm the Founder of A Road Trip to Love Therapy and author of Raising LGBTQ Allies. I help gay men understand themselves more fully and feel better in their relationships and daily life. My second book, Becoming Worthy, comes out in 2027.
Areas of Expertise:
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Relationships and self-worth
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Religious trauma and family challenges
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Anxiety, self-doubt, and people-pleasing
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Identity, self-acceptance, and spirituality
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Shame, internalized homophobia, substance use
How We Work Together
In our work together, we'll look at patterns and how your past is affecting your present. My role is to be an honest and collaborative partner in your growth.
Fees & Insurance
I am an out-of-network therapist. Upon request, I’m happy to provide a monthly superbill for submission to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Background & Training
Chris Tompkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#158578) based in Los Angeles, California. He earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with a specialization in LGBTQ Affirmative Psychology.


I began my psychotherapy training at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, where I completed Levels I and II of the Narrative Focused Trauma Care certificate through the Allender Center. I completed my clinical training at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, where I continued developing my work as an LGBTQ-affirming psychotherapist.
I invite you to contact me to schedule an initial consultation at Info@ARoadTripToLove.com or (323) 484-3985.
