HIV/AIDS therapists in Aurora, IL
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Aurora, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HIV/AIDS
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We work with individuals who are HIV positive or have AIDS. We are a safe and positive environment for individuals living with these statuses.
12 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL
HIV/AIDS
Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with people living with HIV.
A diagnosis reaches well beyond medical care. There is the question of whom to tell and when, and what disclosure will cost. There is stigma that persists despite everything now known about treatment and transmission. There may be anger, fear about the future, complicated feelings toward the person you contracted it from, or the particular grief carried by long-term survivors who lost a generation of friends.
I work psychoanalytically, which means we take up what living with HIV has meant to you, not only how you are managing it. The shame or fatalism that can attach to a diagnosis carries an unconscious logic worth understanding, and it often draws on much older beliefs about deserving illness or being unlovable. This work sits alongside your medical care rather than replacing any part of it.
If you are living with HIV and want somewhere to think about it honestly, I would be glad to talk.
2 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL
HIV/AIDS
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 Aurora, IL
HIV/AIDS
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
Over the years I have treated patients who have an HIV/AID dx with care, compassion and a deep respect and appreciation for their humanity. I hope that they have always felt that I value them and that my approach is one which appreciates their and honors their lives with dignity.
30 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL (Online Only)
HIV/AIDS
Dr. Jeffrey Spodak
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have extensive experience working with people with HIV/AIDS. If this is an area of focus in your life then I can help.
26 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL
Aurora is one of Illinois's largest cities and serves as a western anchor of the Chicago metro — with a large Latino population (predominantly Mexican American), a growing South Asian community, and a blue-collar manufacturing heritage that shapes its therapy culture. The city's historically Hispanic east side has distinct mental health needs rooted in immigration stress, economic precarity, and bilingual family dynamics, while the more affluent far east side neighborhoods generate demand for therapists working with professional stress and relationship concerns. Rush Copley Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community that serves Aurora and the broader Fox Valley corridor. Aurora's affordability relative to Chicago has made it a destination for families seeking more space, and therapists frequently encounter the adjustment challenges and social isolation that come with suburban relocation.
HIV/AIDS therapists in Aurora, IL Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Aurora, IL average 18 years of experience and charge around $251 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Psychodynamic Therapy (71%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (57%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$251
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Male |
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| 29% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 86% |
In Person and Online |
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| 14% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 71% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 57% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 57% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 57% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 43% | Jungian Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 29% | Children |
| 29% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 71% | Men |
| 57% | Asian |
| 57% | Buddhist |
| 57% | Christian |