Counseling in ASL, by Deaf Therapists, for the Deaf Community.
Therapy with someone who understands your language, culture and lived experience.
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Deaf-owned · Founded in 2001 · Serving clients across the U.S.
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Generous donations allow us to waive copays for almost all therapy sessions.
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ASL
Be understood
Therapy directly in ASL.
Whole Self
Culture, identity and life
Culture, identity, family, relationships, faith, life.
Right Fit
Find a therapist for you
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.
FounderDr. Candace A. McCulloughFounder, Partner, Senior TherapistMeet Candace →
FounderSharon Duchesneau, LCPCFounder, Partner, Senior TherapistMeet Sharon →
Sheli Barber, LPCCLicensed Professional Clinical CounselorMeet Sheli →
Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-CLicensed Clinical Social WorkerMeet Madie →
Suzanne Dennis, LSCSWClinical Social WorkerMeet Suzanne →
Lisa Foster, LCPCLicensed Clinical Professional CounselorMeet Lisa →
Carrie Michaels, LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistMeet Carrie →
Tanya Wyatt, LMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerMeet Tanya →
Jarom Matheson, LCSWTherapistMeet Jarom →
Eleanor Coley-Brody, LCSWTherapistMeet Eleanor →- More therapists availableWe can connect you to our wider network of fully licensed Deaf therapists.Meet All Therapists →
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Deaf people prefer a Deaf therapist.
In DCC's research with Deaf respondents, 85% preferred counseling with a Deaf therapist.
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Therapy That Works Around Your Life
- Connect Your WayChoose the communication option that works best for you.
- Video
- Text
- Phone / VP
- Nationwide AccessOnline counseling where our therapists are licensed.
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“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