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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

Culturally Deaf, Licensed Professionals

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

Fully Accessible, Wherever You Are

Secure video sessions via videophone or web make it easy to get therapy from your home, office, or on the go—no interpreter needed.

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 X 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 thRead 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 ClinicRead 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 proRead more
Carrie MichaelsCarrie 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.  ARead 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 froRead 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 anRead 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 oRead 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 GalRead 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 UniversityRead more
Kimberly Niebler
Kimberly Niebler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. Having worked in the counseling field since 2010, Kimberly received herRead 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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