Therapy Services in Washington, DC
District Counseling and Psychotherapy offers depth-oriented, trauma-informed therapy for adults across Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Our clinicians combine psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, and shame resilience, courage, and self-compassion work, offered by a Daring Way Trained Facilitator, to address what keeps people stuck, not only the symptoms on the surface.
The practice is led by Clinical Director Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, SEP.
All services are available by secure telehealth. We are in-network with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare.
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Individual therapy rooted in psychodynamic depth work for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and men's mental health. Sessions focus on understanding the patterns behind what you feel, so change lasts. Joseph W. LaFleur Jr. completed the Modern Perspectives on Psychotherapy Program at the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis.
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Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Body-based trauma therapy with Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, SEP, a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Somatic Experiencing helps the nervous system release stored stress and trauma responses, which can ease anxiety, hypervigilance, and chronic tension.
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Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Confidential support before and after ketamine or psilocybin experiences. Integration therapy helps you make sense of what surfaced and turn insight into lasting change in daily life and relationships. Offered by Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, who completed the Integrative Psychiatry Institute's Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training with a Certificate in Psilocybin Therapy.
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Young Adult Counseling
Therapy for young adults and college students navigating the adjustment to college life, career pressure, identity, relationships, anxiety, and the transition into independent adulthood.
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Affirming, depth-oriented care for gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning men. Therapy addresses minority stress, shame, identity, and the effects of past trauma.
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Bisexual Therapy
Specialized support for bisexual men facing biphobia, erasure, and the pressure to explain their identity to others. A space where your full self is understood.
Individual Relationship and Attachment Therapy
Individual therapy focused on attachment patterns, intimacy, and recovering from past relationships, so you can build connections that feel secure.
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Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision with Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, for LGSW, LGPC, and LGMFT associates pursuing independent licensure in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer telehealth therapy?
Yes. All services are available through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth for clients located in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are in-network with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend confirming your mental health benefits with your insurer.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our clinicians draw on psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, shame resilience, courage, and self-compassion work, trauma-informed care, and psychedelic integration, tailored to each person's goals.
How do I know which service is right for me?
You don't need to decide alone. Reach out and we'll help you find the right clinician and approach for what you're facing.
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Ready to take the next step? Contact District Counseling and Psychotherapy to schedule your first appointment.