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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.

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.

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

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

Meet Our Counselors

Portrait of Dr. Candace A. McCullough

Dr. Candace A. McCullough

Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist

Portrait of Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC

Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC

Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist

Portrait of Carrie Michaels, LMFT

Carrie Michaels, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Portrait of Dan Langholtz, LCSW

Dan Langholtz, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kimberly Niebler

Portrait of Lisa Foster, LCPC

Lisa Foster, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Portrait of Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-C

Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Portrait of Sheli Barber, LPCC

Sheli Barber, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Portrait of Suzanne Dennis, LSCSW

Suzanne Dennis, LSCSW

Clinical Social Worker

Portrait of Tanya Wyatt, LMSW

Tanya Wyatt, LMSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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.

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What clients say

Superb counseling center. Do not hold your grudge or it won’t set you free!
— Delvin M. Arnold
Caring, professional, patient, flexible, committed, knowledgeable! A+ 🙂
— Sandria Graham
This deaf counseling center is best service. I couldn’t survive without this deaf Counselor/ therapy service. Wonderful feed back and suggestion. I highly recommend.
— Reyes Hourihan
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.
Deaf Counseling Center is excellent mental and health education and participants share their experiences to the community. Highly recommend it.
— Bridget Nicholson
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.
— T. A.

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