Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA · Washington, DC · 25+ Years
Healing doesn't wait until you're ready.
Neither do we.
Clinical Director & Principal · District Counseling and Psychotherapy
Depth-oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapy in Washington, DC. Specializing in men's mental health, LGBTQ+ affirming care, Somatic Experiencing, and psychedelic integration therapy.
No personal information required at first contact. No tracking pixels. No digital footprint. How we protect your privacy →
Men's Mental Health
Most men arrive carrying things they've never said out loud. This is a practice built for that conversation.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Joseph is a gay-identified clinician. This is not a practice that tolerates queer clients — it is one built by and for the full spectrum of identity.
Psychedelic Integration
Clinically grounded support for ketamine-assisted therapy and plant medicine experiences. C-PATP certified.
What we work with
Trauma & PTSD
Somatic Experiencing, depth work, body-based healing
Anxiety & Depression
Beneath the symptoms, not just managing them
Identity & Shame
Self Psychology, Object Relations, shame resilience
Relationships & Attachment
Intimacy, communication, attachment patterns
Young Adult & Life Transitions
Career, identity, purpose, midlife questioning
Clinical Supervision
LICSW supervision for associates seeking licensure
"The relationship is the treatment. Everything else follows from that."
Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA — Clinical Director & Principal, District Counseling and Psychotherapy
You don't have to have it figured out to begin.
Reach out confidentially. We'll take it from there.
2001 L Street NW, Suite 500 · Washington, DC 20036
About Our Practice
Privacy & Safety First
We believe seeking mental health care should never leave a digital footprint. Our practice is built from the ground up to protect your privacy — not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of everything we do.
Our Services
What We Offer
Depth-oriented, evidence-based care for individuals navigating complex challenges. All services available via secure telehealth across DC, MD, VA, NJ, and NY.
Remote Counseling & Psychotherapy
HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy from wherever you are. Same quality of care, more privacy and flexibility.
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Clinically grounded support for processing ketamine-assisted therapy and plant medicine experiences.
Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Body-oriented trauma healing that works with the nervous system, not just the mind. Certified SEP practitioner.
Clinical Supervision
LICSW supervision for associates and contractors seeking independent licensure in DC, MD, VA, NJ, and NY.
Our Team
Before You Decide
Not sure therapy is for you?
Most people think about it for a long time before reaching out. These resources are for that moment.
Read this before you decide
Wondering if you need counseling or psychotherapy?
Take our self-guided assessment to explore what kind of support might be right for you.
Self-Guided Assessment →Free Resource
Ready to deepen your connections?
This practical empathy guide includes:
- · The four components of empathic response
- · Real-world practice scenarios
- · Proven phrases for reflective listening
"Asking for help isn't the hard part. Believing you deserve it is."
Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA
Clinical Director & Principal
Built Differently. Built For You.
Two Commitments Define This Practice
One is how we protect you. The other is how we earn your trust.
Pillar One
Privacy From First Contact
Reaching out for therapy should not cost you your privacy.
Our Alias ID intake system protects your identity the moment you arrive — so your interest in therapy is never tracked, profiled, or followed across the internet.
- No personal information required at first contact
- No tracking pixels, no cross-site identifiers, no conventional contact forms
- No digital footprint attached to your inquiry
- You decide when, whether, and how to share your real identity — on your terms
A provisional patent is pending on the Alias ID intake architecture.
Pillar Two
Clinical Knowledge You Can Trust
Our Clinical Research Library houses licensed peer-reviewed scholarly articles, each selected and clinically reviewed by Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA, C-PATP.
- Every article carries a Living Clinical Ledger — credentials, source, and review date visible on every page
- Every selection is made by a senior licensed clinician, not a content algorithm
- Every piece reflects the evidence base that informs your care
When you work with this practice, you are working with clinicians who engage seriously with the research that shapes modern mental health care.
Visit the Research Library →