Therapy in ASL by Deaf professionals who understand you
Culturally Deaf, Licensed Professionals
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.
We accept many insurance plans, EAPs, and state programs. Sliding scale fees are available to ensure access for all Deaf clients.
With over 35 years serving Deaf clients nationwide, we’re proud to be a trusted name in Deaf mental health care.
Dr. Candace A. McCulloughFounder, Partner, Senior Therapist
Sharon Duchesneau, LCPCFounder, Partner, Senior Therapist
Tanya Wyatt, LMSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker
Carrie Michaels, LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Dan Langholtz, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker
Suzanne Dennis, LSCSWClinical Social Worker
Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-CLicensed Clinical Social Worker
Sheli Barber, LPCCLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Lisa Foster, LCPCLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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/View our services in your state.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
My son Kane, who is deaf and has autism, has found comfort and joy in his connection with Shannon over the years. Their bond has been a significant source of support for him, and it’s heartwarming to see how much he appreciates her.
Deaf Counseling Center is excellent mental and health education and participants’ share their experiences to the community. Highly recommend it.
Caring, professional, patient, flexible, committed, knowledgeable! A+ 🙂
I Cannot express the comfort and support I received while sharing my concerns with Candace. Her efforts to assist and counsel my sister through an extremely difficult time are much appreciated and extremely helpful. I am forever indebted. Thank you.
Superb counseling center. Do not hold your grudge or it won’t set you free!
My counselor at DCS is professional, ethical, and WARM counselor and my life has improved so much through our counseling session. I pulled my husband into a couple counseling and we employ the tools we learned which HELPS US TREMENDOUSLY!!! 10 stars if I could give 10!
