Founder · Partner · Senior Therapist
Dr. Candace A. McCullough
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Deaf clinical psychologist with 30+ years in Deaf mental health.
Meet CandaceASL Counseling by Deaf Therapists
Therapy in ASL with licensed Deaf counselors who understand Deaf life and culture.
Deaf-owned · Founded in 2001 · Serving clients across the U.S.
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- 2001First telehealth counseling for the Deaf community
- 25 YearsServing the Deaf community nationwide
- 50 StatesASL therapy across the U.S.
- Fully LicensedDeaf therapists fluent in ASL
Counseling Done Differently
Deaf Counseling Center is Deaf-owned and Deaf-run. Our licensed Deaf counselors provide therapy directly in ASL.
Direct ASL Counseling
Meet with a Deaf ASL counselor. No interpreter needed.
Licensed Deaf Therapists
Experienced Deaf professionals who understand Deaf life and culture.
Deaf-Owned Since 2001
The first telehealth counseling practice for the Deaf community.
Therapy With No Copay
Generous donations allow us to waive copays for almost all therapy sessions.
Meet Our Deaf Therapists
Fully licensed Deaf therapists who communicate directly in ASL. No students or trainees.
Founder · Partner · Senior Therapist
Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Deaf licensed counselor focused on identity, relationships and Deaf life.
Meet SharonMore of our team
Carrie Michaels, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Eleanor Coley-Brody, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jarom Matheson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kimberly Gray, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Laura Dreany-Pyles, LCSW-C
Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical
Lisa Foster, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-C
Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical
Robyn Raskin, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sheli Barber, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Suzanne Dennis, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tanya Wyatt, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
85%
Deaf people prefer a Deaf therapist
In DCC's research with Deaf respondents, 85% preferred counseling with a Deaf therapist.
See the ResearchDeaf Space – Therapy & Services
Mental health care directly in ASL.
What Can We Help With?
Support for mental health, relationships and Deaf life.
Mental Health & Life
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD & Neurodivergence
- Grief & Loss
- Relationships
- Stress & Burnout
- Life Transitions
Deaf-Specific Experiences
- Deaf Identity
- Language Deprivation
- Deaf-Hearing Relationships
- Audism & Discrimination
- Deaf Trauma
- Growing Up Deaf
- Late-Deafened Adjustment
- Deaf LGBTQ+ Experiences
ASL Therapy Across the U.S.
Find Deaf counseling services available in your state.
Therapy Made Easier
We make it simple to access the care you deserve.
Contact DCC
Choose the easiest way to reach us.
- Emailfrontdesk@
deafcounseling.com We reply within 24 hours on business days. - Text240 701 5155Quick questions are welcome.
- Videophone240 380 2577Connect with us in ASL.
If this is urgent, please see our crisis resources.
What Clients Say
From our Google reviews
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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