Talking often helps, especially when talking with men who have experienced the kind of problem that you are facing. Our counselors will listen to you and can relate first-hand to you and your concerns. Solutions to problems seldom come easily, but if you are like most, it will be reassuring and encouraging just to talk with someone who is ready to listen and help you explore options.

Gay Men's Peer Counseling offers short-term, goal oriented counseling for individuals facing such issues such as:

• Coming out
• Self esteem
• Intimacy
• Health concerns
• Work-related issues
• Family Issues
• Making Friends
• Religion

There are some issues that we cannot address. If you are facing such issues, we can refer you to someone who can help. These issues include:

• Substance abuse
• Clinical mental health diagnoses
• Suicidality

We also offer couples counseling for couples facing relationship issues. In addition to the the individual and couples counseling, Gay Men's Peer Counseling of Whitman-Walker Clinic offers groups, including:

• A series of 10-week Coming-Out groups ~ Click here for more information
• Other groups formed to respond to special needs, such as:

• Intimacy Groups
• Maybe Baby Groups
• Spirituality Groups

Our trained counselors can help you regardless of your race, age, marital status, disability, or comfort level in the gay community. Perhaps you want to talk because you are not sure you are gay. Our counselors will listen and offer reassurance and encouragement to help you explore all options.

At times, there is a waiting list to obtain a counselor due to the number of calls received. If we are unable to help you due to client load or because you are facing an issue with which we cannot assist you, we can refer you to others who can.