HIV/AIDS therapists in Encinitas, CA
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Encinitas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HIV/AIDS
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I provide supportive and affirming therapy for individuals and couples impacted by HIV or AIDS. I am deeply aware of the fear, loss, and stigma that emerged during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s, and how those experiences continue to shape the lives, relationships, and mental health of many people today. For some, this includes grief, trauma, survivor’s guilt, or long standing anxiety related to health, intimacy, or trust.
My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. I offer a space where you can speak openly about your experiences without having to explain or defend them. This may include support around disclosure, dating and relationships, sexuality and intimacy, medical stress, or navigating changes in identity and community over time.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with HIV for many years, or are supporting a partner or loved one, therapy can be a place to process emotions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with a sense of stability and meaning. My goal is to support you in living fully and authentically while honoring both your history and your resilience.
22 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA
HIV/AIDS
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
When HIV/AIDS was new to society, people were fearful. Beginning in the late 1980s, I have worked with people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS as an advocate, activist, and counselor. Thankfully, science has progressed by leaps and bounds to help individuals with these diagnoses lead healthy, productive lives. Yet still, the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS remains, as does the fear of succumbing to what was once a life sentence. Let us engage in a process of living fully and mindfully with our dis-ease to facilitate acceptance and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of our body. Indeed, there is hope and there is evidence that survival and living well with HIV/AIDS is possible.
10 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
HIV/AIDS was stigmatized for a long time and seen by many as a death sentence. Our understanding of the disease has evolved and its important for those dealing with this issue to understand that while you may have to adjust to your experiences, life is still filled with hope, life still can be good, and you still can have dreams. Whatever your struggles around this issue, we at Growth and Change Counseling want you to know that we are here for you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have worked with several HIV+ clients
Online in Encinitas, CA
HIV/AIDS
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide supporting emotional well being, coping strategies, self-advocacy, and resilience in managing health and daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA
HIV/AIDS therapists in Encinitas, CA Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Encinitas, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $244 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$244
Accept insurance
22%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Male |
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| 27% |
Female |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Senior |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 83% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 50% | Women |
| 39% | Asian |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |