I am a straight male social worker who has (often) treated gay men (and women) for various issues. Let me say without hesitation that the stigma is still there. In the past year I have treated a gay man who rejected his sexual orientation and literally hated himself, another who felt rejected by his church, and another who knew he could never come out out because it would mean the loss of his family. Homophobia is bs in 2017. Time to move on.