Deaf Therapy in Arkansas
Counseling Done Differently
Therapy in your language, delivered to you anywhere in Arkansas. Every clinician at the Deaf Counseling Center is Deaf and signs fluently in ASL — so you talk to your therapist directly, never through an interpreter.
- ASL-native therapists
- Secure video, statewide in Arkansas
- Individuals, couples & teens
Deaf therapy in Arkansas
Online Therapy in ASL for Arkansas Residents
Are you looking for a Deaf therapist or counselor in Arkansas who understands your language, identity, and experiences? At Deaf Counseling Center, we provide online therapy and counseling with licensed Deaf mental health professionals who are fluent in ASL and grounded in Deaf culture.
We don’t just work with Deaf people. We are Deaf people.
Because our therapists and counselors communicate directly in ASL, clients do not have to rely on interpreters or captions during therapy. At the same time, interpreters can be included when requested, such as when hearing partners or family members participate.
Therefore, you can choose the communication method that works best for you.
Serving the Entire Arkansas Deaf Community
Deaf Counseling Center provides virtual therapy and counseling throughout Arkansas, including:
- Little Rock
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Jonesboro
- Rogers
- Conway
- North Little Rock
- Bentonville
- Pine Bluff
- And rural areas statewide
Because services are provided online, Arkansas residents can receive mental health support without traveling long distances. Sessions take place through a private, secure, HIPAA-compliant Telehealth platform.
As a result, therapy may be more accessible for people who live far from Deaf mental health services — and you never have to hope that a local provider happens to sign.
How therapy works in Arkansas
- 1
Reach out
Text, email, or videophone us. Tell us a little about what you're looking for — in ASL or writing, whatever is easiest.
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Get matched
We pair you with a Deaf therapist licensed to work with clients in Arkansas.
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Meet online
Sessions happen by secure video from anywhere in Arkansas — no interpreter, no waiting room, no travel.
Licensed Deaf Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists
Our team includes licensed Deaf mental health professionals from several disciplines, including:
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW-C)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC)
- Psychologists (PsyD, PhD)
- Other licensed Deaf providers
Each Arkansas client is connected with a therapist who is licensed to provide services in Arkansas. However, therapist availability may vary based on your needs, schedule, insurance coverage, and communication preferences.
We use “Deaf” as an inclusive term encompassing Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, cochlear implant users, and people with multiple identities.
Moreover, we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients, CODAs, couples, and Deaf and hearing families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Counseling and Therapy Services
Our Deaf therapists and counselors support Arkansas residents with concerns such as:
- Anxiety, stress, and panic
- Depression and low mood
- Relationship and family concerns
- Trauma, grief, and healing
- LGBTQ+ identity and gender-related challenges
- Burnout, life transitions, and work stress
- Deaf identity, communication trauma, and cultural isolation
Because Deaf people often face barriers that hearing therapists may not fully understand, culturally affirming care can make a meaningful difference. Therefore, our services provide a safe and affirming place where you can focus on healing without having to explain basic aspects of Deaf culture or defend your communication needs.
Sessions are available in ASL or another preferred communication method. Depending on the therapist and the client’s needs, communication options may also include spoken English or text.
In addition, text-based counseling may be available for clients who prefer writing instead of video.
Deaf therapists serving Arkansas
A few of the clinicians you might be matched with — all Deaf, all fluent in ASL.
Why Choose Deaf Counseling Center?
Deaf Counseling Center was founded by Deaf therapists in 2001. Our team has decades of experience providing culturally affirming mental health services to Deaf people and their families.
When you work with Deaf Counseling Center, you can receive:
- Direct communication in ASL
- Care from a therapist who understands Deaf culture
- Support without an interpreter unless you request one
- Respect for your language, identity, and experiences
- An understanding of how audism and language barriers can affect mental health
- Affirming support for LGBTQ+ and other intersecting identities
- Continuity with the same therapist whenever possible
For example, our therapists understand that mental health concerns may be connected to language access, family communication, educational experiences, medical trauma, discrimination, and cultural isolation.
As a result, you can spend less time explaining the Deaf experience and more time focusing on what brought you to therapy.
Next step
Getting Started With a Deaf Therapist in Arkansas
Getting started is simple. First, contact Deaf Counseling Center to ask about therapist availability, insurance coverage, and communication options.
Next, we will help connect you with a therapist who fits your needs, communication preferences, and availability.
Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or returning after time away, we are here to make the process accessible and welcoming.
Ready when you are, Arkansas
Reach out any way that feels comfortable — we'll match you with the right Deaf therapist and take it from there.