Joseph LaFleur, LICSW
Clinical Director | Licensed Therapist
Washington, DC and DMV Area
Professional Credentials
Licenses
- LICSW - DC (#LC3000819)
- LICSW - Maryland (#27085)
- LICSW - Virginia (#0904013135)
- Additional licenses - New Jersey, New York
Certifications
- Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (C-PATP)
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
- Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate
Education & Training
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - Tulane University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Trinity University
- 20+ years ongoing professional development
Clinical Specializations
Men's Mental Health
- Identity exploration and role transitions
- Relationship challenges and communication
- Career stress and work-life balance
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
- Sexual orientation and gender identity exploration
- Coming out support
- Discrimination and minority stress treatment
Trauma & Innovative Approaches
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Psychedelic-assisted therapy
- Somatic experiencing
- Integration therapy
Clinical Supervision
- Graduate Level Therapist
- Private Practice Mentoring
- DC, VA, MD, NJ, NY
Shame Resilience and Self-Conscious Affect
- Daring Way Facilitator
- Brené Brown Modalities
- Kristin Neff Mindfulness Research
Treatment Philosophy
Joseph integrates evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic therapy, somatic experiencing, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. As a gay therapist with 20+ years serving diverse communities, he provides culturally competent care.
"Successful therapy happens when there's a good fit between patient and therapist. The more good matches we have, the healthier our community becomes."
Services & Availability
Service Areas
- Primary remote therapy throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia
- Limited in-person sessions in Washington, DC
- Insurance: CareFirst in-network (verify specific plans)
Clinical Supervision Available
- LICSW and LPC supervision programs
- Professional mentoring and consultation
- Diverse therapeutic backgrounds welcome
Getting Started:
- Contact to schedule consultation
- Complete intake forms via therapy portal
- Begin therapy sessions