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
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I have been working with community members living with HIV/AIDS for many years
8 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA
HIV/AIDS
Jesse Whittle-Utter
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #79783
I have run groups for gay men with HIV/AIDS and am familiar with the complex emotional and interpersonal issues that come with living with this diagnosis.
18 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA
HIV/AIDS
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have worked with several HIV+ clients
Online in Encinitas, CA
HIV/AIDS
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST (Sexual Health Alliance)
Ken has been living successfully with HIV/AIDS for 36 years in 2026, diagnosed in Los Angeles at age 26 in 1990, He went on to be published in academic journals, national magazines, and a blog library of hundreds of articles on HIV mental health and social services at GayTherapyLA.com/blog. He was the Chair of the Los Angeles County HIV Mental Health Task Force for 9 years, and co-authored its Standards of Care. He served on the Community Advisory Board for AIDS Project Los Angeles, and was the Clinical Director/Associate Director of Los Angeles Family AIDS Network. He is the author of the book, "Positive Outlook: Collected Essays for Living Successfully with HIV Today", and a frequent presenter at the National Social Work AIDS Network (NSWAN) annual conferences, the US Conference on AIDS, and co-chaired the "Coping with Hope" annual HIV mental health conference in Los Angeles for 9 years. He has been counseling people living with HIV continuously since 1990, over 34 years in 2026.
34 Years Experience
Online in Encinitas, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Bonnie Rae
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I was trained at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center in 2012, where I received numerous trainings and had experience in working with people with HIV and AIDS.
14 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 $232 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Behavioral Therapy (40%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$232
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
|
| 33% |
Female |
|
| 8% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Senior |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 85% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | Asian |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |