HIV/AIDS therapists in Gravenhurst, ON
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Kai Smith - 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 Gravenhurst, ON (Online Only)
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
On our team is Carmine who was an activist, advocate, outreach worker, and counsellor in the LGBTQ communities in Milano and in Toronto. He has experience working with individuals struggling with issues around coming out, body image and disordered eating, exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation, or newly diagnosed with HIV. He has also worked with couples navigating the complexity of same sex relationships.
In addition our team includes Bill who led a randomized-controlled trial of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for gay men living with HIV that was the first to indicate psychological improvements for mindfulness in this population. This study inspired him to explore integrating self-compassion more deeply into mindfulness-based interventions to better address harsh self-criticism, shame and inter-personal injuries, leading him to develop EFMT.
23 Years Experience
Online in Gravenhurst, ON
James "Jamie" Myslik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I worked for ten years in a clinic for folks living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. While it was rarely the primary issue folks were looking to work on, the many ways in which it impacted their lives were always present, from disclosure, to self-image, to dating, and beyond. I provide folks with a space where they don't have to educate their counsellor about life with HIV.
18 Years Experience
Online in Gravenhurst, ON (Online Only)
Paighe Rojas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with HIV can come with stress that others don’t always understand—disclosure decisions, stigma, dating concerns, medical anxiety, and identity shifts. Therapy offers a supportive space to process the emotional weight and strengthen coping, confidence, and connection. You deserve care that is affirming, practical, and grounded in respect.
9 Years Experience
Online in Gravenhurst, ON
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 Gravenhurst, ON
HIV/AIDS therapists in Gravenhurst, ON Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Gravenhurst, ON average 14 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (95%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (80%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (80%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
90%
Offer sliding scale
80%
Gender ID
| 44% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 95% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 80% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 80% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 75% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 75% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 65% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 65% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 90% | Senior |
| 80% | Teen |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 90% | LGBTQ+ |
| 85% | Women |
| 80% | Men |
| 80% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 70% | Asian |