Psychological Services
Do you need to speak with a professional counselor?
- Psychologists are available to provide one-on-one counseling to you
- Psychologists are available to work with you and your partner, spouse
or family member if desired - To sign up contact Dr. Michael Jarvis, Director, Psychological Services at mentalhealthdir@shantioc.org or Bruce, Case Manager at bruce.vancil@shantioc.org or call 949.452.0888
Is a Therapy Group what you are looking for?
- Trained Professionals facilitate weekly HIV and AIDS Therapy Groups
- To sign up contact Bruce, Case Manager at bruce.vancil@shantioc.org
or Dr. Michael Jarvis mentalhealthdir@shantioc.org
Here are some of the topics discussed most frequently in our therapy sessions.
- HIV/AIDS issues
- Relationship issues
- Homophobia and HIV and AIDS phobia
- Disclousure issues
- Feelings of isolation and helplessness
- Identity issues
- Employment issues
- Medical issues
For more information on Therapy Groups and One-on-one
Counseling contact do not hesitate to call us.
Group Therapy Opportunities
Join a group, Make new friends, Discuss what is going on in your life
Shanti is pleased to announce space is available for gay men living with HIV and AIDS in three therapy groups which meet on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, at our facility in Lake Forest, and one group on Wednesday evening in Laguna Beach.
Each group meets weekly to discuss issues related to homophobia, relationships, isolation, identity and disclosure to name a few.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please encourage them to call Dr. Michael Jarvis, Director, Psychological Services or Bruce Vancil, Case Manager, at 949.452.0888 to set up a referral to one of these two groups.
These are not “drop-in” groups.
Heterosexual HIV/AIDS Therapy Group and GLBT HIV/AIDS Therapy Group
Shanti OC is pleased to announce space is available in our Heterosexual HIV+ Group, meeting weekly on Wednesdays and our Thursday evening HIV+ Group.
You do not have to be a client of Shanti to access these groups.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please encourage that person to call Dr. Michael Jarvis, Director, Psychological Services or Bruce Vancil, Case Manager, at 949.452.0888 to set up a referral to this group.
These are not a “drop-in” groups.
Individual (One-On-One)Therapy
with licensed professionals
We offer individual therapy sessions on a weekly basis or as needed in conjunction with or independent of group therapy. We are just a phone call away!
Circle of Women
Drop - In Support Group
Designed from women living with and affected by HIV and AIDS
Facilitated by:
Krista Nadolski, MFT
In partnership with Garden Grove Pharmacy
First Thursday of the month 6:00 - 7:30 pm