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SUPPORT AND THERAPY GROUPS
WWC Behavioral Health Care offers a selection of ongoing support and therapy
groups. If you have further questions regarding these groups,
try our FAQ page or call
the facilitator for the group in which you are interested.
Updated: Wednesday,
June 16, 2010
Group Type: Support
Gay Men Over 50
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupport wwc.org
Thursdays; Donations accepted.
Confidential support group for gay men over 50 (or soon to
be 50) seeking to sustain their quality of life and sense
of purpose as they enter this new phase. Registration is required.
Group Type: Support ~ Coming-Out
Coming Out - Men
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupportwwc.org
Offered two-three times a year; Donations accepted.
10-week confidential discussion group for men exploring their
interest in other men. Registration is required.
Coming Out - Women
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupportwwc.org
Offered two-three times a year; Donations accepted.
10-week confidential discussion group for women exploring
their interest in other women. Registration is required.
Coming Out - Family & Friends
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupportwwc.org
offered two-three times a year; Donations accepted.
8-week confidential discussion group for people who have had
someone close to them come out. Group focus is on healing
bonds and education about the coming out process. Registration
is required.
Coming Out of Marriage – Women
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupportwwc.org
Confidential support group for women who are, or have been,
married to men and may be contemplating or are in relationships
with women. Registration is required.
Group Type: Support ~ HIV &
AIDS
HIV/AIDS
Contact: Scott (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: hivsupport wwc.org.
Every other Wednesday evening. Donations accepted.
This group is for anyone living with HIV & AIDS. It is
open to all genders and orientations. Registration is required.
HIV/AIDS - Newly Diagnosed
Contact: Scott (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: hivsupportwwc.org.
Group 1, Mondays, 7:00 pm; Group 2, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm; Group
3, Tuesdays, 5:30 pm (in Arlington, VA). Donations accepted.
This group is for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with
HIV. It is open to all genders and orientations. Registration
is required.
HIV/AIDS - Positive Women's Support Group
Contact: Scott (202) 939-7671
or e-mail: hivsupportwwc.org;
Donations accepted.
This group is for any woman who has been diagnosed with HIV.
Registration is required.
Group Type: Support ~ Relationships
Starting Over - Women
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupportwwc.org
Offered two-three times a year; Donations accepted.
Ten-week confidential discussion group for women whose long-term
relationship with a woman has ended. Group focus is on healing
and moving forward in life. Registration is required.
Separation Support - Anyone
Contact: 202-797-3580, peersupportwwc.org
Offered two-three times a year; Donations accepted.
Eight-week confidential discussion group for people whose
long-term relationship has ended. Group focus is on healing
and moving forward in life. Registration is required.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~
LGBT
We accept most PPO insurance and Medicare, DC Medicaid and
Va. Medicaid. Clients who do not have insurance may qualify
for a sliding scale rate.
Trans Spectrum
Contact: Jane Gould 202-797-3526; e-mail: jgouldwwc.org
Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Ongoing psychotherapy group that involves psychosocial and
education for gender queers aged 18-25 who are experiencing
some conflict/ambiguity around gender identity and sexual
orientation. An initial screening appointment is necessary
for admission.
Transitioning Together
Contact: Joe Izzo, 202-939-7631, jizzowwc.org
Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Offered two-three times a year.
This group is designed to provide a safe environment for transgender
persons to explore the bio/psycho/social issues related to
gender transition. An initial screening appointment is necessary
for admission.
Sexual Compulsion Group for Gay Men
Contact: Randy Pumphrey LPC, 202-939-7679, rpumphreywwc.org
Thursday 6:30 to 8:00 pm This group focuses on sexual compulsion
issues, love addiction and love avoidance. Group members must
make a commitment to a minimum of 12 sessions. An initial
screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ Depression
Making Our Way
Contact: Lisa Zimmerman, 202-745-6185 or lzimmermanwwc.org
Mondays 6:15- 8:00 pm
A psychotherapy group for lesbians and bisexual women struggling
with depression and anxiety disorders. This group requires
a three-month commitment. An initial screening appointment
is necessary for admission..
Social Anxiety Group NEW GROUP – CURRENTLY FORMING
Date and time not yet decided
Contact Lisa Zimmerman, 202-745-6185 or lzimmermanwwc.org
This is a new group for persons who deal with social anxiety
and general anxiety disorders. The group will help clients
deal with the impact of anxiety on their lives as well as
provide strategies to deal with social anxiety and improve
functioning in their relationships. Group members must make
a commitment to a minimum of 15 sessions. An initial screening
appointment is necessary for admission..
Psychotherapy Group for Men with Depression and other
Mood Disorders
Contact: Kevin Spera, MSN, CNS, (202) 939-7697 or e-mail:
ksperawwc.org
6:30 - 8:00 pm Tuesday
This psychotherapy group is open to men who are experiencing
symptoms of major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorders,
or adjustment disorders. This group teaches coping strategies
and life skills for people with mood disorders. Group members
must make a commitment to a minimum of 12 sessions. An initial
screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Group Psychotherapy NEW GROUP -- CURENTLY FORMING
Date and time not yet decided
Contact Randy Pumphrey 202-939-7679 or rpumphreywwc.org,
This is a new group for persons with mood disorders.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ HIV &
AIDS
Long Time Survivors of HIV/AIDS - Men
Contact: Randy Pumphrey LPC, (202) 939-7679 or e-mail: rpumphreywwc.org
Wed. 6:30 to 8:00 pm
This group is designed for men who have live with HIV for
more than 10 years. The group addresses issues that impact
long time survivors of HIV and helps members improve the quality
of their lives. Group members must make a commitment to a
minimum of 12 sessions. An initial screening appointment is
necessary for admission.
HIV & Depression - "Positive Coping"
Contact: Joe Izzo, LICSW, (202) 939-7631 or e-mail: jizzowwc.org
6:30 pm Thursday
This psychotherapy group is open to DC residents who are experiencing
symptoms of major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorders,
or adjustment disorders and are HIV-positive. This group teaches
coping strategies and life skills for people with depression.
Group members must make a commitment to a minimum of 15 sessions.
An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Dealing with HIV Diagnosis NEW GROUP
Contact James Johnson LPC, 202-797-3522 or jjohnsonwwc.org
Monday 6:30 to 8:00 pm
This group is designed for any person ready to deal with the
diagnosis of being HIV whether you are newly diagnosed or
have lived with HIV for many years. The group will address
issues related to living with HIV, learn strategies to cope
and improve the quality of life living with HIV. Group members
must make a commitment to a minimum of 15 sessions. - An initial
screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~
Substance Abuse
WWAS - Intensive Primary Recovery. Call 202-939-7656.
Members meet for a minimum of eight weeks, three nights a
week. Monday and Wednesday nights provide educational topics
on substance abuse followed by a primary recovery group. Friday
night is a goals-focused group followed by a primary recovery
group.
WWAS - Harm Reduction. Call 202-939-7656.
This group is an alternative approach to substance abuse disorders.
The harm reduction program is appropriate for those who want
to reduce or eliminate substance abuse or harm associated
with substance abuse. This group operates in a 12-week cycle
and is open and on-going.
WWAS - Driving With Care. Call 202-939-7656.
This nationally recognized DUI Course has been tailored to
work with people who have busy schedules. Individualized services
are provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor who is also
a registered Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) with the Department
of Transportation. The main goal of this program is to help
the offender prevent future episodes of driving while impaired
by alcohol or other drugs- to prevent recidivism. We work
towards this goal by focusing on the cognitive and behavioral
change process, which will lead to self awareness, self-control
and positive outcomes.
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