HIV/AIDS therapists in Laguna, CA
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Laguna, California. 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
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Laguna, CA
Online in Laguna, CA
HIV/AIDS
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 Laguna, CA (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
When HIV/AIDS was new to society, people were fearful. Beginning in the late 1980s, I have worked with people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS as an advocate, activist, and counselor. Thankfully, science has progressed by leaps and bounds to help individuals with these diagnoses lead healthy, productive lives. Yet still, the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS remains, as does the fear of succumbing to what was once a life sentence. Let us engage in a process of living fully and mindfully with our dis-ease to facilitate acceptance and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of our body. Indeed, there is hope and there is evidence that survival and living well with HIV/AIDS is possible.
10 Years Experience
Online in Laguna, CA (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 Laguna, CA
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 Laguna, CA
HIV/AIDS therapists in Laguna, CA Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Laguna, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $234 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$234
Accept insurance
24%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Male |
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| 36% |
Female |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Senior |
| 52% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 86% | LGBTQ+ |
| 57% | Men |
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | Asian |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |