Culturally Deaf, Licensed Professionals
Our therapists are Deaf themselves and fluent in ASL, bringing lived experience and cultural insight that hearing therapists cannot replicate.
Est. 2001 The first to bring telehealth counseling to the Deaf community.
Counseling in ASL, by Deaf Therapists, for the Deaf Community.
Therapy in ASL by Deaf professionals who understand you
Counseling Done Differently
Deaf Counseling Center is a Deaf-owned, Deaf-run practice offering nationwide therapy, coaching, and consulting. Our licensed Deaf therapists provide culturally affirming, accessible mental health care, because we understand your life experience.
Deaf Therapist, Here for You Everywhere
Get therapy in ASL or through your preferred communication method, whether thatβs videophone (VP), secure video, text-based sessions, or with an interpreter. We make it easy to connect from anywhere, with care that meets your needs.
Confidential & HIPAA-Compliant
Your privacy matters. We follow strict HIPAA standards for all counseling services (whether in person, by videophone, or online) to ensure secure, confidential care at every step.
Insurance & Accessible Fees
We accept many insurance plans, EAPs, and state programs. Sliding scale fees are available to ensure access for all Deaf clients.
Trusted by the Deaf Community
Serving the Deaf community nationwide since 2001, weβre proud to be a trusted name in Deaf mental health care.
Thanks to donor support
Therapy at little-to-no copay
A generous donation lets us cover copays for eligible clients β so cost is one less barrier to Deaf-affirming care in ASL.
For eligible clients, while funds last.
Meet Our Therapists
Founders first, then our team alphabetically β all Deaf, all fluent in ASL.
Dr. Candace A. McCullough
Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist
Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC
Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist
Carrie Michaels, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Jarom Matheson, LCSW
Therapist
Kimberly Gray, LPC
Therapist
Kimberly Niebler
Licensed Professional Counselor
Laura Dreany-Pyles, LCSW-C
Therapist
Lisa Foster, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Robyn Raskin, LCSW
Therapist
Sheli Barber, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Suzanne Dennis, LSCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Tanya Wyatt, LMSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
More therapists available
Beyond our core team, we match you with a wider network of vetted, Deaf-experienced clinicians.
Get matched ββ¦prefer a Deaf therapist over a hearing one
Counselor Preference
Out of roughly 1,000 Deaf people polled, 85% prefer a Deaf counselor or therapist over a hearing counselor or therapist.
Deaf people overwhelmingly prefer to work with a Deaf counselor. The McCullough and Duchesneau (2014) finding is similar to that of the Steinberg, A.G., Sullivan, V.J., & Loew, R.C. (1998) study, which found that out of 54 Deaf participants, 72% preferred a Deaf counselor and 15% preferred a hearing counselor.
McCullough, C.A., & Duchesneau, S.M. (2014, October 20). Counselor preference [Web survey]. Retrieved from http://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-TPSMZVXL/
Serving the Deaf Community Nationwide
Deaf Therapy That Comes to You, Wherever You Are
Accessible. ASL-Based. Nationwide.
View our services in your state.
Deaf Space
Space to figure things out β in ASL
Deaf-affirming therapy for every stage of life. Choose where to start.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one support in ASL for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes.
Couples Therapy
Strengthen communication and connection, together.
Family Therapy
Support for Deaf and mixed hearing families, Codas, and parents.
Group Therapy
Heal alongside others who share your experience.
Online Text Therapy
Therapy by secure text when video signing isnβt right for the moment.
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Identity-affirming care for the Deaf LGBTQ+ community.
Faith-Based Therapy
Counseling that honors your faith and values, when you want it.
Assessments
Culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments.
Why Clients Choose Us
Seasoned, trusted, and unmistakably ours.
Seasoned & fully licensed
Experienced Deaf clinicians β no students, no pre-licensed therapists.
All in-house
No outside answering service, and no case conferences. Your care stays with your therapist.
Private & discreet
Confidential by design β ultra-anonymity, with no exposed waiting room.
Boutique & personal
Personalized care from a close-knit Deaf team who understand your world.
Pioneers since 2001
The first to offer telehealth counseling to the Deaf community.
Free & private
Not sure how youβre doing? Take a free check-in.
A short, private screening in plain language β your results stay on your device. Not a diagnosis; a place to start.
What clients say
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Superb counseling center. Do not hold your grudge or it wonβt set you free!
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This deaf counseling center is best service. I couldnβt survive without this deaf Counselor/ therapy service. Wonderful feed back and suggestion. I highly recommend.
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It was a big relief to find a Deaf counselor to work with. Someone who understood me and who I could have an easy conversation with, without worrying about an interpreter.
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Deaf Counseling Center is excellent mental and health education and participants share their experiences to the community. Highly recommend it.
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I live in South Dakota where there are no signing counselors in my town. You are a lifesaver for my marriage! I never dreamed that I would be able to have counseling in this remote area.
Contact Us
Start the conversation
- Email: frontdesk@deafcounseling.com
- Text: 240 701 5155
- Videophone: 240 380 2577
- Fax: 301 493 6044
For a faster response, it is best to EMAIL.