HIV/AIDS Therapists in Seattle, 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.

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.

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.

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

Seattle's tech economy — driven by Amazon, Microsoft, and a dense startup ecosystem — has made burnout, imposter syndrome, and the social costs of rapid wealth inequality prominent themes in local therapy. The "Seattle Freeze" — a widely noted phenomenon of difficulty forming close friendships — means therapists here frequently address loneliness, social anxiety, and the challenge of building genuine community in an outwardly welcoming but emotionally reserved city. Seattle's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, neurodiversity specialists, and practitioners working with race, identity, and social justice themes. UW Medicine and Swedish Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of the most therapist-dense cities in the Pacific Northwest.

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 Seattle, WA

Lisa Calderwood / New Dawn Counseling, LLC

Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health

Wyatt Okeefe

Dr. Michael M. Grant

Dr. Jeffrey Spodak