HIV/AIDS therapists in Laredo, TX
Browse HIV/AIDS therapists in Laredo, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HIV/AIDS
Michael J. Salas
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT, CST
As a long time advocates of gay men, Michael Salas and Phillip McCulley have worked with several men on accepting their status, as well as dealing with the trauma of surviving HIV during the AIDS crisis of the 80s and 90s. If you're looking for a therapist who will help you cope with a diagnosis, manage this in your relationships, and accept yourself.
18 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, TX
HIV/AIDS
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who have HIV/AIDS. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, TX
HIV/AIDS
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Compassionate Support for Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS
A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS can bring a range of emotions—fear, uncertainty, stigma, or isolation—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At The Empowering Space, we provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming environment where you can process your experiences, address emotional challenges, and build a fulfilling life with confidence.
Using trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help individuals manage anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and self-acceptance. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, living with HIV for years, or struggling with the emotional and social impact of the condition, we’re here to support you in reclaiming your strength, resilience, and well-being.
You are more than a diagnosis. Let’s work together to build a life filled with hope, empowerment, and support.
7 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, TX (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 Laredo, TX
HIV/AIDS
Dr. Monica Dyer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MPH, FNP, PMHNP
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, my passion is helping people feel seen, supported, and understood during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. I believe that healing happens through connection, honesty, and safe space, and my goal is to offer care that feels grounded, collaborative, and genuinely human. I am so grateful to work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and many other mental health struggles. I provide both medication management and supportive therapeutic care.
For patients healing from trauma, I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a gentle approach that helps people move forward without being overwhelmed by their past. My background includes street medicine, community health, and international humanitarian work, all of which have shaped my respect for the resilience and complexity of the human experience.
I strive to understand your story—not just your symptoms—and to partner with you in creating a plan that aligns with your needs, values, and goals. To heal, we need to feel safe, heard, and empowered. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m here to walk with you, support you, and help you rediscover hope, strength, and stability on your path forward.
3 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, TX (Online Only)
Laredo is one of the most culturally unified US-Mexico border cities in the country — with a population that is over 95% Hispanic and where Spanish is the dominant language of daily life — making bilingual, bicultural therapists not a specialty but an essential baseline for meaningful access to care. The city's economy is driven by international trade and logistics, with one of the busiest land ports in the United States, and therapists frequently address the occupational stress of commercial transport workers alongside the immigration stress experienced by families maintaining ties on both sides of the border. Laredo Medical Center and the Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic provide institutional resources, while the therapy community overall is relatively sparse compared to the population's scale. Webb County's concentration of poverty and social stress amplifies the need for community-accessible mental health services.
HIV/AIDS therapists in Laredo, TX Statistics
HIV/AIDS therapists in Laredo, TX average 19 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (92%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (54%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (54%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Male |
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| 29% |
Female |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 77% |
In Person and Online |
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| 23% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 92% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 54% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 46% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 92% | Senior |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Children |
| 46% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 77% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 77% | LGBTQ+ |
| 69% | Men |
| 62% | Christian |
| 62% | Women |