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Meet Our Therapists

Every therapist here is Deaf and signs fluently in American Sign Language. Start with our founders, then meet the rest of the team — and reach out to whoever feels right.

Fully Licensed Deaf Therapists. No Students or Trainees.Your therapist is fully licensed, not a student or trainee working under supervision.

Headshot of Dr. Candace A. McCullough, Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist at Deaf Counseling Center

Dr. Candace A. McCullough

Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Dr. McCullough is Deaf, holds a PhD in clinical psychology, a MA in Psychology and a MA in Mental Health Counseling. She has a license in the District of Columbia, Virginia…

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Headshot of Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC, Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist at Deaf Counseling Center

Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC

Founder, Partner, Senior Therapist

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Ms. Duchesneau is a Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia licensed Deaf counselor and also holds certifications as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and a Board…

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Before you meet a therapist

Scheduling, insurance questions, forms and first contact are handled by our client care team — so the first message you send never has to be the hard one. Reach us whichever way suits you.