Professional Therapy Groups
Whitman-Walker Behavioral Health Care offers a selection of ongoing therapy groups. If you have further questions regarding these groups, contact the facilitator for the group in which you are interested. You will need to become a Whitman-Walker patient to join a therapy group.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ LGBT
Trans Spectrum
Contact: Jane Gould | 202.797.3526
Thursday: 6:30 – 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.
Trans Lives
Contact: Thomas Coughlin | 202.939.7698
Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Ongoing psychotherapy group designed to provide a safe environment for transgender persons to explore bio/psycho/social issues. An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Sexual Compulsion Group for Gay Men
Contact: Randy Pumphrey LPC | 202.939.7679
Thursday: 6:30 – 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
Thursday: 5:30 – 6:45 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.
Psychotherapy Group for Men with Depression and other Mood Disorders
Contact: James Johnson, LPC | 202.797.3522
Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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 Using Expressive Arts
Contact: Jane Gould | 202.797.3526
Monday: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
This group psychotherapy will integrate the use of different creative medium to help clients express and work on issues. Group members must make a commitment to a minimum of 12 sessions. An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ HIV & AIDS
Long Time Survivors of HIV/AIDS - Men
Contact: Randy Pumphrey LPC | 202.939.7679
Wednesday: 6:30 – 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.
Long Time Survivors of HIV/AIDS 2 - Men
Contact: Kevin Spera RN | 202.939.7679
Friday: 2:00 – 3:30 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
Thursday: 6:30-8:00 pm
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. The group is currently accepting new members and has added a relapse prevention component for those who are working on remaining clean and sober from chemical abuse and addiction. An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.
LGBT @ 60 Plus – Therapy Group
Contact: Joe Izzo, LICSW | 202.939.7631
Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
This therapy group is open to LGBT seniors, 60 years of age or older. Participants will explore together how past life challenges as sexual minorities have prepared them to face challenges of aging and death with resilience, determination and hope. We are currently recruiting new members for the next 12-week cycle of the group beginning in June 2012.
This group is NOT appropriate for those with active addictions or serious, untreated, mental health conditions. An individual Screening Interview is required prior to admission.
Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ Substance Abuse
WWAS – Intensive Primary Recovery
Call: 202.939.7623
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: 202.939.7623
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.