Available Online / Based in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Confidential Online Therapy for Gay Men
Work with a gay male psychologist with over 30 years' experience helping Gay Men heal their wounds from an oppressive society and thrive, realizing their full potential in their lives and their sexualityBy a Certified Gay Psychologist
You Don't Have to Face These Challenges Alone
Whether it's shame around your identity or stress from discrimination, I understand the unique challenges gay men face—and I'm here to help.
You might carry guilt or self-judgment about your sexuality, making it hard to feel worthy of love and acceptance.
Worrying how loved ones or your community will react can keep you stuck in secrecy, isolation, and persistent anxiety.
Challenges with trust, communication, body image, or sexual health can make closeness feel unsafe or stressful.
Feeling conflicted about your own sexuality, or dealing with sexual dysfunctions? Sex is a precious part of our lives and identities, but sometimes it can also be the source of problems.
For gay men of a certain age, the HIV crisis was a devastating experience of grief and loss, pain and fear. Sometimes those feelings follow us and affect how we live our lives today.
As a gay psychologist, I offer a space where your identity is not just accepted—but deeply understood. My work with gay men is grounded in integrative, insight-oriented psychotherapy—helping you explore the connections between your past and present, and identify both conscious and unconscious psychological barriers. When helpful, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral interventions to support real-life, measurable change through specific, goal-driven steps. I also integrate Bibliotherapy when appropriate, offering curated readings that complement and deepen our work.
Here's what former clients have had to say about working with Martin McCombs PhD
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Dr. McCombs made it easy for me to talk about things I'd never been able to talk about before.
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My wife and I were in a tough place, and agreeing to see Dr. McCombs and working with him saved our relationship.
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The peace of mind I found from working with Dr. McCombs was one of the best things I ever did for myself.
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I've started a new relationship, the first healthy one I've ever been in. I think I have you, Dr. McCombs, to thank for that. I'm excited about my personal life again.
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I've been in therapy before, but working with Dr. McCombs helped me in ways that other therapy had not.
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I just wanted to thank you, Dr. McCombs, for your wisdom and warmth and understanding, and for helping me see what was blocking me from getting things I wanted.
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I was having such trouble getting my husband to understand what I was feeling and why it was threatening our marriage. Dr. McCombs made both of us feel safe and find the courage we needed to face and handle our problems.
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Dr. McCombs, Thank you. Your experience along with your compassion and understanding, and your insights, did more for helping me fight for my own happiness than anything I've ever done and I can never thank you enough for that.
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The demons haunting me from my sexual assault just wouldn't let go of me, and trying to deny them any influence on my life wasn't working. You made it safe for me to face them, and heal from them. You are a gift to people in pain.
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I hadn't realized how uncomfortable I was talking with other therapists about my sex life, or I think how uncomfortable they were too. You were the opposite of that. I had expected to cry, but not to laugh as well. You helped me so much, and I'll never stop being grateful for that.
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I was having such painful turmoil about my sexuality because of my religious upbringing. I can't believe how much difference it made to talk with Dr. McCombs, or how deeply informed he is on the subject.
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We were terrified about what was going on with our adolescent, and they wouldn't talk to us about what they were going through. Dr. McCombs was the perfect solution, earning our child's trust and helping them deal with all the challenges they were facing.
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I felt like my sex life was out of control, like maybe I was addicted. I was afraid to face it, afraid of talking to anyone about it. Dr. McCombs' help was monumental in helping me manage what I was afraid of and finding perspective and balance. He really knows his stuff!
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Working with Dr. McCombs and the Surrogate Partner changed everything I thought I knew about who I was and how to be in a relationship. It also changed my body from not cooperating to cooperating and finding real joy and love and satisfaction with others. I am forever indebted.
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We were really thinking of calling it quits, even after nearly 40 years together. Dr. McCombs helped us face problems we'd ignored our entire marriage. We're so lucky to have found him.
Let go of shame and internalized criticism. Discover how to feel proud of who you are and stand confidently in your identity.
Martin McCombs PhD, with over 30 years in mental health, human sexuality, and sex therapy, is certified by the International Professional Surrogates Association and serves as its national Screening and Referrals Coordinator. (🔗 View CV)
Research shows that 75-88% of individuals experience symptom relief and improved functioning through psychotherapy, while a meta-analysis found sex therapy particularly effective for survivors of abuse.
Explore the key milestones in Martin McCombs PhD's professional journey—training, certifications, and the experiences that shaped their therapeutic approach.
View CVMartin McCombs PhD offers online only sessions, you can schedule a session by filling out the free consultation form.
Healing is not about fixing what’s broken.
It’s about rediscovering the wholeness that was always there.
