LGBTQ Counseling
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning
in Washington, DC by Joseph LaFleur
I have been counseling the LGBTQ community for the last 15 years. I am very familiar with the issues the LGBTQ community faces including the evolution of the queer ‘subculture.’ My patient profile has run the gamut ranging from teenagers, young professionals, adults, and older adults. I have provided a safe and intimate environment for many college students while attending college; universities including George Washington University, American University, Catholic University, and Georgetown. I have also worked with students who attend area high schools, helping them adjust to their identity, educating them on ‘what’s out there, and maintaining academic progress for their next stage in life with LGBTQ Counseling.
Examples of areas explored
- Questioning your sexual orientation or identity
- Coming out issues
- Embracing the uniqueness of ones own personal sexual orientation
- An identity that fits one’s sense of self as gay, bisexual, questioning, fluid etc…
- Finding your place in the community or society
- Understanding different kinds of relationships
- Relationship issues
- Stress that many face within the community
- Dating
- Loss of relationships
- Bullying and trauma
- Helping one understand how early life experiences can still affect current life situations
- Sexual issues
- Drug and alcohol use
- Embracing an ever-changing environment
- Being a gay parent
- Being a child of a gay parent
- Building a support network