Washington Pastoral Counseling Service
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Who Are We?

The Washington Pastoral Counseling Service is a non-profit, interfaith organization whose services are available to all people. WPCS began in 1961 as a ministry of Foundry United Methodist Church. In 1982 it expanded into an interfaith pastoral counseling service serving the Metro D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas.

What Do We Do?

WPCS offers professional counseling to individuals experiencing difficulties in coping with the stresses and crises of daily life. Such counseling may be relatively brief or long term.

What are some of the common problems we help you with ?

WPCS offers professional counseling to individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties in coping with the stresses and crises of daily life. Such counseling may be relatively brief or long term.

  • Self - esteem

  • Marriage preparation

  • Separation, divorce, remarriage

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Interpersonal relationships

  • Work relationships

  • Grief and loss

  • Alcohol and other addictions

  • Faith concerns

  • Abuse recovery

  • Aging

How can you make an appointment with us ?

WPCS’s central office schedules appointments for all locations. Simply call (301) 681-3201 for information and an appointment. From Charles or St. Mary’s Counties, Maryland, call (301) 645-8566.

How is pastoral counseling different from other forms of counseling ?

Pastoral Counselors are professional counselors sensitive not only to relational and emotional issues, but to spiritual and ethical issues as well. Whether WPCS’s counselors are clergy or laity, all bring both psychological and spiritual frames of reference to their work, ensuring a wider path to wholeness and health.

What are the qualifications of our pastoral counselors?

Our counselors’ qualifications include memberships in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, National Association of Social Workers, state certifications and licenses, and denominational endorsements. Counselors and interns receive supervision and continuing education to further enhance their professional competence.

How do we make pastoral counseling affordable?

We offer counseling on a fee for service basis. A sliding scale is available for those in need. Individuals may be eligible for health insurance reimbursement. No one is refused service because of the inability to pay the scheduled fee.

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