HIV/AIDS therapists in Barrie, ON
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HIV/AIDS
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Living with HIV/AIDS or supporting someone who is can bring emotional, relational, medical, identity, and stigma-related stress. Therapy can offer a confidential and affirming space to process fear, grief, shame, relationships, health concerns, and resilience. My approach is supportive, nonjudgmental, and centred on your dignity and lived experience.
1 Years Experience
Online in Barrie, ON
HIV/AIDS
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre, we offer psychotherapy and art therapy for individuals living with HIV and AIDS in Toronto, North York, East York, and Yorkville. Our therapists provide a compassionate and confidential space to process the emotional, psychological, and social challenges associated with chronic illness. Using approaches such as Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Art Therapy, we support clients in managing anxiety, depression, and stigma while strengthening resilience and self-worth. Our goal is to help individuals live with dignity, emotional balance, and empowerment as they navigate both the personal and medical aspects of their journey.
16 Years Experience
Online in Barrie, ON
HIV/AIDS
Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
A diagnosis of HIV or AIDS—or loving someone who has one—can bring up grief, stigma, and fear. I provide affirming, confidential support to process emotions, navigate relationships and disclosure, and strengthen resilience and self-compassion.
5 Years Experience
Online in Barrie, ON
HIV/AIDS
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
You don't have to walk this alone. Whether you've lost someone to death, a relationship that ended, a future that won't happen, or a version of yourself you'll never get back, I'll sit with you in the pain without rushing you toward acceptance or closure. Together, we'll honor what you've lost, make space for the complex emotions grief brings, and gently help you rediscover who you are now. Healing doesn't mean forgetting—it means learning to carry loss without it crushing you. I'll support every step forward.
10 Years Experience
Online in Barrie, ON
HIV/AIDS
Kai DeMaeyer - Talk with Kai - Intimacy and Identity
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
An HIV diagnosis lands differently for everyone, and the emotional weight of it rarely gets the same attention as the medical side. I work with clients navigating disclosure, stigma, grief, changes in intimacy, and the particular isolation that can come with carrying something most people in your life don't fully understand. You don't have to educate me before we can get to work.
1 Years Experience
Online in Barrie, ON (Online Only)
Barrie is a city on Kempenfelt Bay of Lake Simcoe north of Toronto that has become one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities as families and professionals seek more affordable housing within commuting distance of the city, and the resulting rapid growth has created both rising demand for therapy and the particular challenges of a community still building its social infrastructure. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre provides hospital-based mental health services, and Georgian College contributes to the local supply of trained counsellors through its health and wellness programs. The proximity to Muskoka cottage country and year-round outdoor recreation options give the city a quality-of-life appeal, though cold winters and long commutes to Toronto are among the stressors residents bring to therapy. Common therapy concerns include commuter stress, relocation and transition challenges, seasonal affective disorder, and the pressures of family life in a rapidly changing community.
HIV/AIDS therapists in Barrie, ON Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Barrie, ON average 14 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (78%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (78%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
94%
Offer sliding scale
83%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 78% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 78% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 78% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 72% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 67% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 67% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 89% | Senior |
| 83% | Teen |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 89% | LGBTQ+ |
| 89% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 89% | Women |
| 78% | Black / African American |
| 78% | Men |