HIV/AIDS therapists in Palm Desert, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated HIV/AIDS therapists in Palm Desert. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
HIV/AIDS
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I work with many clients with HIV in the Gay community, and I appreciate not only the challenges we have known since the 1980's and the massive achievement of Dr. Ho's "cocktail", but also the frequency with which my clients live long and healthy lives with an undetectable viral load.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
HIV/AIDS
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken has been living successfully with HIV/AIDS for 32 years in 2022, 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 32 years in 2022.
34 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
practice from an affirming, feminist, and anti-racist philosophy. This means that I unconditionally accept and value my clients’ gender, sexual, racial, cultural, and other identities. My practice takes into account each person’s unique experiences within contexts of social and systemic oppression, and the impact on your relationships. I practice from a place off cultural humility and allyship to black, indigenous, and other people of colour.
I have expertise in treating relationships and individuals navigating the impact of minority stress and discrimination. I practice affirming therapy that explores greater awareness and understanding of the ways in which emotional experiences and responses to experiences contribute to what is going on for you and your relationships. Navigating these challenges in your life has promoted strength and resilience in coping, paving the way for creative and successful approaches for managing future challenges. I help clients see these strengths in themselves, and create harmony and balance in their lives. I bring a stance of genuine curiosity and cultural competence that includes your different identities and their intersectionality.
15 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
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 Palm Desert, CA California
HIV/AIDS
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who have HIV/AIDS. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
HIV/AIDS therapists in Palm Desert, California Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Palm Desert, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $240 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (45%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$240
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Male |
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| 37% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 45% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Senior |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Men |
| 55% | Women |
| 40% | Asian |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |