HIV/AIDS therapists in Riverside, California CA
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HIV/AIDS
Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for HIV/AIDS Support: Strengthen Mind, Body, and Spirit
A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS can bring emotional, mental, and physical challenges, but you are not defined by it. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, self-acceptance, or health management, hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool to support your well-being and inner strength.
Through guided hypnosis, you can:
✔ Reduce Stress & Anxiety – Release fear and regain control over your thoughts and emotions.
✔ Strengthen Your Immune System – Use the mind-body connection to promote healing and resilience.
✔ Cultivate Self-Acceptance & Confidence – Overcome shame, stigma, and self-doubt.
✔ Develop a Positive Mindset – Embrace hope, empowerment, and a fulfilling future.
Your mind is a powerful ally in healing, and through hypnotherapy, you can develop inner peace, emotional strength, and a renewed sense of self-worth.
You are strong. You are worthy. You are not alone. Take the first step toward healing—schedule a session today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA California (Online Only)
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 Riverside, CA California
HIV/AIDS
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have worked with several HIV+ clients
Online in Riverside, 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 Riverside, CA California (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We offer affirming, trauma-informed care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We support clients navigating stigma, medical trauma, relationships, identity, and mental health concerns. Our approach centers dignity, resilience, and holistic wellbeing.
7 Years Experience
Online in Riverside, CA California
Riverside is home to UC Riverside and is the economic and cultural hub of the Inland Empire — a vast suburban region east of Los Angeles where high housing costs, long commutes, and economic pressures create distinct mental health challenges for a predominantly working- and middle-class population. The city has a significant Latino and Black population, and bilingual and culturally affirming therapists serve important access roles in communities where language and cultural fit are barriers to mainstream mental health services. Riverside University Health System provides institutional mental health resources for one of California's largest and fastest-growing counties. UC Riverside's psychology program feeds practitioners into the local community, though the Inland Empire as a whole remains underserved relative to coastal California metros.
HIV/AIDS therapists in Riverside, California Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Riverside, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $236 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (45%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$236
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Male |
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| 37% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Senior |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 50% | Women |
| 36% | Asian |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |