HIV/AIDS therapists in San Jose, California CA
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in San Jose. 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 and I am honored to stand in allyship with this community.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Jose, CA
Online in San Jose, CA California
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 San Jose, CA California (Online Only)
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 San Jose, CA California
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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA California (Online Only)
San Jose sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, where the pressures of the tech industry — performance anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the psychological cost of relentless innovation culture — drive significant demand for therapists experienced in high-achievement environments. The city's large South Asian and East Asian communities mean culturally competent therapists who understand the intersection of immigrant identity, family expectations, and mental health are particularly sought after. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing independent therapy community. Many South Bay therapists offer evening and weekend hours to accommodate the demanding work schedules common in the tech sector.
HIV/AIDS therapists in San Jose, California Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in San Jose, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $237 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (50%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 30% |
Female |
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| 11% |
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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Senior |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 85% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 50% | Women |
| 40% | Asian |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |