HIV/AIDS Therapists in Independence, MO

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.

I provide affirming support for adults living with HIV/AIDS who may be coping with stress, stigma, grief, identity concerns, relationship strain, or changes in mental health. Therapy offers a place to process these experiences, strengthen coping, and feel more supported in living fully and authentically.

I have extensive experience working with people with HIV/AIDS. If this is an area of focus in your life then I can help.

This component provide supporting emotional well being, coping strategies, self-advocacy, and resilience in managing health and daily life.

Managing HIV/AIDS is tough and the more support you can get, the better. It's not just about antiviral medication, is it...it's about managing that and the stigma and having as normal a life as possible while managing it all. Let me help you create and maintain the balance.

Independence is a Kansas City suburb with a distinctive character rooted in its historical significance as the starting point of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails and as the world headquarters of the Community of Christ—a significant Latter Day Saint denomination—as well as being the hometown of President Harry S. Truman, a combination that gives the city a particular civic identity unusual for a suburb of its size. The religious community anchored by the Community of Christ Temple creates both a strong support network and specific mental health considerations around faith, doubt, and community belonging for those navigating their relationship with the church. Centerpoint Medical Center and the broader Kansas City health system provide behavioral health resources to Independence and surrounding communities. Common therapy concerns include faith and spiritual identity, commuter stress from the Kansas City metro, economic anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the particular dynamics of a community where civic pride and religious heritage are deeply intertwined.

Gender ID

100%

Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

83%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
67%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
50%	Psychodynamic Therapy
50%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
33%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Experiential Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
83%	Senior
67%	Young Adult
33%	Children
17%	Teen

Client Focus

50%	Christian
50%	Men
50%	Military / Veterans
33%	Asian
33%	Buddhist

HIV/AIDS therapists in Independence, MO

Growth and Change Counseling

Devon Davasher

Dr. Jeffrey Spodak

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Dr. Michael M. Grant