HIV/AIDS Therapists in Tacoma, 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.

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

This component provide supporting emotional well being, coping strategies, self-advocacy, and resilience in managing health and daily life.

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.

Tacoma is home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord — one of the largest military installations in the United States — and a significant portion of its therapy community is oriented toward the needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigating trauma, PTSD, and the emotional complexity of military life. The city has undergone significant revitalization in recent decades, with a growing arts and healthcare economy alongside the military and port sectors, and therapists frequently work with the identity and adjustment challenges of a city transforming its self-image. MultiCare Health System and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private therapy community. Tacoma's diverse population — including large Pacific Islander, Black, and Latino communities — drives demand for culturally affirming therapists, and the University of Washington Tacoma feeds clinical training into the local community.

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 Tacoma, WA

Lisa Calderwood / New Dawn Counseling, LLC

Julien Moe

Dr. Jeffrey Spodak

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Wyatt Okeefe