Deaf Counseling Center
Counseling in ASL, by Deaf Therapists, for the Deaf Community.
Therapy with someone who understands your language, culture and lived experience.
Deaf-owned · Founded in 2001 · Serving clients across the U.S.
ASL A signed welcome · captions on
$0
Financial Support
Therapy With No Copay
Generous donations allow us to waive copays for almost all therapy sessions.
Counseling Done Differently
A Deaf Space to Figure Things Out
Be understood.Therapy directly in ASL.
Bring your whole self.Culture, identity, family, relationships, faith, life.
Find your fit.Different therapists, specialties and lived experiences.
DCC provides culturally responsive counseling for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and signing clients through licensed therapists who understand Deaf experiences.
Meet Our Therapists
Find someone who feels right for you.
Dr. Candace A. McCulloughFounder, Partner, Senior TherapistASL Signs fluently
Sharon Duchesneau, LCPCFounder, Partner, Senior TherapistASL Signs fluently
Sheli Barber, LPCCLicensed Professional Clinical CounselorASL Signs fluently
Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-CLicensed Clinical Social WorkerASL Signs fluently
More therapists available. We can connect you to our wider network of fully licensed Deaf therapists.
Meet All Therapists85%
Research
Deaf people prefer a Deaf therapist.
In DCC's research with Deaf respondents, 85% preferred counseling with a Deaf therapist.
Poll of ~1,000 Deaf respondents · McCullough & Duchesneau, 2014
Find Deaf Therapy Where You Live
Choose your state to see available therapists and services.
Serving the Deaf Community Nationwide
Deaf Therapy That Comes to You, Wherever You Are
Accessible. ASL-Based. Nationwide.
View our services in your state.
Therapy That Works Around Your Life
Connect Your Way
Choose the communication option that works best for you.
- Video
- Text
- Phone / VP
Nationwide Access
Online counseling where our therapists are licensed.
Licensed, private & HIPAA-safe
One Story
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.
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.
This deaf counseling center is best service. I couldn’t survive without this deaf Counselor / therapy service. Wonderful feedback and suggestions. I highly recommend.
Caring, professional, patient, flexible, committed, knowledgeable! A+
Start the Conversation
Finding the right therapist can start with one message.
- Email frontdesk@deafcounseling.com
- Text 240 701 5155
- Videophone 240 380 2577