Dr. Sean Alexander, DSW, LCSW
HIV Support & Resilience Group
A Virtual Community for Adults Living with HIV
Join the Support GroupIf you were recently diagnosed, you may remember the first thoughts that hit you.
Am I going to be okay?
Is my immune system failing?
Will anyone ever want to touch me again?
How do I tell my partner?
How do I tell my family?
What are people going to think about me?
Will I be alone forever?
Am I going to die?
Even if you were diagnosed years ago, those fears can still echo in the background.
Living with HIV is not just a medical experience.
It is emotional. It is relational.
It affects identity, intimacy, and how you see yourself in the world.
You may look strong on the outside.
But inside, you may still carry questions no one else sees.
This ongoing virtual group is specifically tailored for adults living with HIV who want connection, understanding, and real support in a safe and confidential setting.
You do not have to hold all of this alone.
Welcome
Who This Group Is For
This group is for adults living with HIV from all walks of life.
You may identify as:
• Gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, or queer
• Married, single, dating, or partnered
• Male, female, non-binary, or gender diverse
• Conservative or progressive
• Religious or not religious
• Living openly or privately
You may be newly diagnosed. You may have been living with HIV for decades.
You may feel overwhelmed. Or you may simply want a space where you can speak freely without explaining yourself.
If you are living with HIV and want a supportive space to talk honestly about your experience, you belong here.
This group is LGBTQ-affirming, which means all identities are respected. It does not mean the group is only for LGBTQ individuals.
Whether you live a heterosexual, traditional lifestyle or are part of the LGBTQ community, you will be welcomed with dignity and fairness.
Topics
What We Talk About
We talk about the real things that run through your mind.
• The fear that no one will want you
• The anxiety about disclosure
• The weight of stigma
• Health worries and "what if" thoughts
• Dating after diagnosis
• Intimacy and touch
• Marriage and long-term partnership
• Understanding U=U and what it really means
• Rebuilding confidence
• Managing shame
• Coping with loneliness
• Navigating faith, culture, and traditional values
• Understanding viral load and CD4 in simple terms
• Staying engaged in care
• Aging with HIV
• Moving from surviving to truly living
This is not a lecture. It is not a cold clinical space.
It is a guided conversation where people living with HIV can speak openly about the fears, the frustrations, and the growth that come with this diagnosis.
You will find practical tools. You will find perspective. And most importantly, you will find that you are not alone.
Our Promise
A Respectful Environment for Everyone
This is a balanced, welcoming space.
All identities are respected. All belief systems are treated with fairness. Political or ideological agendas are not part of the group.
What matters here is shared experience, mutual respect, and personal growth.
Whether you are conservative or progressive, deeply religious or not religious at all, openly LGBTQ or living a traditional heterosexual life — you will be treated with dignity.
Dr. Sean Alexander
DSW, LCSW — Facilitator
I am a licensed psychotherapist and Doctor of Social Work. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQ community and have been living with HIV for 13 years.
I remember the early questions. The fear. The uncertainty.
I bring both professional clinical training and lived experience into every session. That combination allows me to create a collaborative, connected, and compassionate environment where everyone shares the lived reality of HIV.
I understand the medical side. I understand the social stigma. And I understand the quiet thoughts that people often do not say out loud.
This group exists so those thoughts can be spoken safely.
Details
Group Details
90 Minutes
Per session
Virtual Zoom
HIPAA compliant
Weekly
Ongoing format
8–12 Members
Intimate group size
$100 per session
All participants complete a brief screening before joining to ensure the group is a good fit.
You may have felt alone when you first heard the diagnosis.
You do not have to stay alone.
No matter your background, lifestyle, or belief system — if you are living with HIV and looking for support, this space is here for you.
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🔒 Your information is 100% confidential and will never be shared.