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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The Puppet Part 1: When Coming Out Doesn't Bring the Freedom You Expected

Coming out was supposed to bring freedom, but many gay men find themselves trapped by new pressures. DC therapist explores authenticity, perfectionism, and the struggle to belong in gay culture.A powerful story about childhood trauma, internalized homophobia, and rage in gay men. Expert DC therapist explores unwanted identities, shame resilience, and healing from developmental trauma.

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