Founder · Partner · Senior Therapist
Dr. Candace A. McCullough
Deaf clinical psychologist with 30+ years in Deaf mental health. Co-founded the Center so therapy could be native to ASL — direct, never filtered through an interpreter.
Meet CandaceCounseling in ASL,by Deaf Therapists,for the Deaf Community.
Therapy in ASL by Deaf professionals who understand you
Deaf-owned · Founded in 2001 · Serving clients across the U.S.
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- 2001Established — the first telehealth counseling for the Deaf community
- 25 yrsServing the Deaf community nationwide
- 50States — care that comes to you, in ASL
- 10+Deaf therapists, all fluent in ASL
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.
100% ASL-first
Counseling directly in ASL — no interpreters.
Safe and private
A judgment-free space, held in confidence.
All 50 states
Serving Deaf clients right across the country.
Therapy With No Copay
Generous donations allow us to waive copays for almost all therapy sessions.
Meet Our Therapists
Every clinician is Deaf and signs fluently.
Founder · Partner · Senior Therapist
Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC
Deaf licensed counselor and co-founder. Her work centers Deaf identity, relationships, and the everyday realities of living in a hearing world.
Meet SharonMore of our team
Carrie Michaels, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Eleanor Coley-Brody, LCSW
Therapist
Jarom Matheson, LCSW
Therapist
Kimberly Gray, LPC
Therapist
Laura Dreany-Pyles, LCSW-C
Therapist
Lisa Foster, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Madie Davis-Shelton, LCSW-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Robyn Raskin, LCSW
Therapist
Sheli Barber, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Suzanne Dennis, LSCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Tanya Wyatt, LMSW
Licensed Clinical 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 Therapy That Comes to You—Wherever You Are
View our services in your state.
Therapy That Works Around Your Life
Nationwide Access
Online counseling where our therapists are licensed.
Licensed, private & HIPAA-safe
Reviews
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.
Start the Conversation
Finding the right therapist can start with one message.
- Email frontdesk@deafcounseling.com
- Text 240 701 5155
- Videophone 240 380 2577