HIV/AIDS therapists in San Clemente, CA
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in San Clemente, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 San Clemente, CA
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 San Clemente, CA (Online Only)
Julie Anderson
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Having worked at the American Foundation for AIDS Research, the L.A. LGBT Center, and GLAAD, I bring those experiences from the HIV/AIDS epidemic to my work with those affected by HIV/AIDS.
26 Years Experience
Online in San Clemente, CA
Barry Lipscomb
Hypnotherapist, CHT
Hypnotherapy is an effective means for resolving fears and beliefs about living with HIV/AIDS in a safe and compassionate space.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Clemente, CA
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I provide supportive, affirming therapy for individuals navigating the emotional and psychological challenges associated with HIV/AIDS. Treatment may address anxiety, depression, stigma, disclosure, relationship concerns, changes in self-image, adjustment to diagnosis, and coping with uncertainty or life transitions. Therapy offers a confidential space to process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and support resilience and overall well-being.
28 Years Experience
Online in San Clemente, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS therapists in San Clemente, CA Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in San Clemente, 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 |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 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 |