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.

100% ASL-first counseling—no interpreters
Safe, private, judgment-free space
Serving Deaf clients across all 50 states

Our therapists are Deaf themselves and fluent in ASL, bringing lived experience and cultural insight that hearing therapists cannot replicate.

Deaf Therapist — Here for You, Everywhere

Get therapy in ASL or through your preferred communication method—whether that’s 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.

Affordable & Flexible

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

With over 35 years serving Deaf clients nationwide, we’re proud to be a trusted name in Deaf mental health care.

Meet Our Founders

Dr. Candace A. McCulloughFounder, Partner, Senior Therapist

Dr. McCullough is Deaf, holds a PhD in clinical psychology, a MA in Psychology and a MA in Mental Health Counseling. She has a license in th…Read more

Sharon Duchesneau, LCPCFounder, Partner, Senior Therapist

Ms. Duchesneau is a Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia licensed Deaf counselor and also holds certifications as an Approved Clinic…Read more

Tanya Wyatt, LMSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Ms. Wyatt is a Michigan licensed social worker, who was the first Black Deaf woman to graduate with an MSW from the Advanced Social Work pro…Read more

Carrie Michaels, LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Ms. Michaels is a California licensed Deaf Mexican-American therapist, who also holds certification as a Distance Credentialed Counselor. A…Read more

Dan Langholtz, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Daniel Langholtz is a Deaf Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in California. He first obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work fro…Read more

Suzanne Dennis, LSCSWClinical Social Worker

Ms. Dennis is a Deaf clinical social worker licensed in Kansas and Missouri. She obtained her BA in Criminology from Gallaudet University an…Read more

Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-CLicensed Clinical Social Worker

Ms. Davis-Shelton is a Deaf clinical social worker, licensed in the District of Columbia. She received her Master’s degree from the School o…Read more

Sheli Barber, LPCCLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Ms. Barber is a Deaf counselor, licensed in California and Washington. She obtained her Master’s degree in mental health counseling from Gal…Read more

Lisa Foster, LCPCLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Ms. Foster is a Deaf counselor, licensed in Illinois. She obtained her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Gallaudet University…Read more

Kimberly Niebler

Kimberly Niebler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. Having worked in the counseling field since 2010, Kimberly received her…Read more

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/}

Deaf Therapy That Comes to You—Wherever You Are
Accessible. ASL-Based. Nationwide.
Serving the Deaf Community Nationwide

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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.

C.R.

As a hearing parent, I am very grateful that your center was able to offer face-to-face videophone counseling for my daughter. She was hesitant at first, but after just one meeting with her counselor she said she felt like she was right there in the office.

P.M.

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. So glad I found you online.

T. A.

My previous counselor pressured me to take medicine for depression and ignored my wish to deal with it naturally. Deaf Counseling Center was very respectful and supportive. My counselor gave me tips on how to take care of myself without medicine. I feel 100 times better today!

S.S.

We are busy parents who wanted to work on our marriage but couldn’t afford to pay babysitters to go therapy. We tried videophone appointments. They worked out well and we could see our counselor while our toddler and baby napped.

Counseling in ASL, by Deaf Therapists, for the Deaf Community.