HIV/AIDS Therapists in Gilbert, AZ

Most of my work is with people who have difficulty in relationships, either feeling too emotionally isolated or too merged. My strength lies in helping people find a place where they can be in intimate relationships and not lose themselves. Loving is difficult - and feeling loved, is even harder.

I provide affirming, trauma-aware support for people living with HIV. Together we can address the emotional impact of diagnosis, medication fatigue, stigma (including from faith or family systems), and the stress of managing other mental health concerns alongside HIV care. Sessions are a place to be fully seen — LGBTQ+ identities, relationships, and chosen family included — while we build skills for mood, anxiety, and healthy boundaries.

Living with HIV/AIDS can bring unique emotional, relational, and health-related challenges. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space to explore the impact of diagnosis, manage stress and anxiety, and address the parts of yourself affected by these experiences. Together, we focus on resilience, self-compassion, and building a fulfilling, balanced life aligned with your values.

This component provide supporting emotional well being, coping strategies, self-advocacy, and resilience in managing health and daily life.

I have extensive experience working with people with HIV/AIDS. If this is an area of focus in your life then I can help.

Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and one of the most family-oriented suburbs in the Phoenix metro, with a significant LDS (Latter-day Saint) community that shapes the social fabric and therapy culture — many residents seek therapists who can integrate faith values with evidence-based approaches to marriage, parenting, and anxiety. The city's rapid growth and suburban character mean social isolation and the challenge of building community in a sprawling new development are recurring therapy themes. Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources, and many Gilbert residents access care through the broader Phoenix metro therapy ecosystem. The city's younger family demographic drives consistent demand for child and adolescent therapists and couples counselors.

Gender ID

	86%	Male
	14%	Female

Session Type

	72%	In Person and Online
	14%	Online Only
	14%	In Person Only

Top Treatment Approaches

71%	Psychodynamic Therapy
57%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
29%	Behavioral Therapy
29%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
29%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
29%	Relational Psychotherapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
86%	Senior
57%	Young Adult
29%	Children
14%	Teen

Client Focus

57%	LGBTQ+
57%	Military / Veterans
43%	Asian
43%	Christian
43%	Hispanic / Latino

HIV/AIDS therapists in Gilbert, AZ

Dr. Florence Rosiello

Carter Doyle

Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Dr. Jeffrey Spodak