TRAUMA, TRAUMA AND HEALING, LGBTQ+ Joseph W LaFleur Jr TRAUMA, TRAUMA AND HEALING, LGBTQ+ Joseph W LaFleur Jr

The Hidden Incest: How Interrogating and Attempting to Change Sexual Orientation Constitutes Family Abuse

"Interrogating or attempting to change a family member's sexual orientation isn't 'concern'—it's abuse. New blog post explores how these practices constitute ritualistic abuse, grooming, and create lasting trauma in LGBTQ+ youth. #LGBTQMentalHealth #AffirmingTherapy"

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What Is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy? Understanding Depth-Oriented Talk Therapy

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy explores unconscious patterns, childhood roots of current struggles, and relationship templates. DC therapist explains how this depth-oriented approach helps with depression, anxiety, shame, trauma, a...

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MENTAL HEALTH, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA AND HEALING, RELATIONSHIPS Joseph W LaFleur Jr MENTAL HEALTH, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA AND HEALING, RELATIONSHIPS Joseph W LaFleur Jr

How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Adult Life: Understanding the Long-Term Impact and Path to Healing

Childhood trauma changes brain development and impacts adult mental health, relationships, and well-being. DC trauma specialist explores the neurobiology of trauma and evidence-based healing approaches.

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Stress Therapy in Washington, DC: Comprehensive Treatment & Psychedelic Integration

Expert stress therapy in Washington, DC. Evidence-based approaches including Psychodynamic, CBT, MBSR, ACT, Somatic Experiencing therapy, and psychedelic integration

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Understanding Bisexuality and Trauma: Mental Health Support for Bisexual Men

Bisexual men face unique mental health challenges including bi-erasure, minority stress from both straight and gay communities, and higher rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use. Understanding the intersection of bisexuality and trauma is...

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