HIV/AIDS therapists in Los Altos, CA
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Los Altos, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Los Altos, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I have been working with community members living with HIV/AIDS for many years
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Los Altos, CA
Online in Los Altos, CA
HIV/AIDS
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with HIV/AIDS.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Altos, CA
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 Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS therapists in Los Altos, CA Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Los Altos, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $240 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Behavioral Therapy (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$240
Accept insurance
26%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Male |
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| 30% |
Female |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Senior |
| 47% | Young Adult |
| 37% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 53% | Women |
| 42% | Asian |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |