HIV/AIDS therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Santa Barbara, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide supporting emotional well being, coping strategies, self-advocacy, and resilience in managing health and daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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 Santa Barbara, CA
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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS therapists in Santa Barbara, CA Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Santa Barbara, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $240 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$240
Accept insurance
26%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Male |
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| 28% |
Female |
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| 12% |
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) |
| 47% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 47% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Senior |
| 53% | Young Adult |
| 37% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 53% | Women |
| 42% | Asian |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |