HIV/AIDS Therapists in Renton, WA

I gather a history of your diagnosis and process you have been through since coming to therapy. Then I help you grieve your health and work through trauma of the diagnosis and offer a safe space to be you.

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.

I provide supportive, affirming therapy for individuals navigating the emotional and psychological challenges associated with HIV/AIDS. Treatment may address anxiety, depression, stigma, disclosure, relationship concerns, changes in self-image, adjustment to diagnosis, and coping with uncertainty or life transitions. Therapy offers a confidential space to process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and support resilience and overall well-being.

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

Living with HIV/AIDS can bring unique emotional, relational, and health-related challenges. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space to explore the impact of diagnosis, manage stress and anxiety, and address the parts of yourself affected by these experiences. Together, we focus on resilience, self-compassion, and building a fulfilling, balanced life aligned with your values.

Renton is a King County city south of Seattle home to Boeing's 737 final assembly lines, and an increasingly diverse suburban community that has grown rapidly as housing costs in Seattle and Bellevue have pushed residents further south. The mental health landscape reflects both the occupational stresses of high-precision aerospace manufacturing—particularly given Boeing's high-profile quality and safety challenges in recent years—and the identity and community challenges of rapid demographic change, with significant Vietnamese-American, Somali, East African, and other immigrant communities finding housing more accessible here than in the city. Valley Medical Center's behavioral health programs and a growing private therapy sector serve the community. Common therapy concerns include aerospace manufacturing workplace stress, immigrant and refugee mental health, economic anxiety as housing costs rise, and the challenges of building community in a rapidly changing suburban landscape.

Gender ID

	72%	Male
	14%	Female
	14%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	57%	In Person and Online
	43%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

86%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
43%	Behavioral Therapy
43%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
43%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
43%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
43%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
71%	Senior
71%	Young Adult
29%	Children
14%	Teen

Client Focus

71%	LGBTQ+
57%	Hispanic / Latino
57%	Men
57%	Military / Veterans
57%	Persons with Disabilities

HIV/AIDS therapists in Renton, WA

Lisa Calderwood / New Dawn Counseling, LLC

Dr. Michael M. Grant

Wyatt Okeefe

Dr. Jeffrey Spodak

Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health