Professionals with Experience

ASL Crisis Lines (24/7)

• 321-800-DEAF or 321-800-3323 DeafLEAD 24-Hour Crisis Line https://www.deafinc.org/deaflead/24-hour-crisis-line-for-the-deafhh.html
• 1-800-985-5990 Disaster Distress Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
• 988 can be texted to reach the National Suicide Prevention Line
• Deaf DV Survivor's Hotline  855-812-1001   https://www.thedeafhotline.org/

Community members have told me about various mental health professionals who are either Deaf themselves or have some level of proficiency with sign language and knowledge of Deaf culture. My hope is that they also know about the challenges that Deaf patients face as linguistic minorities.

If you or a family member is D(d)eaf, or hard of hearing, this list could be a starting point when looking for a mental health professional that is a good fit for you:

(* means Deaf)

• * Deaf Counseling Center: Deaf-owned and operated. Multiple providers. https://deafcounseling.com/
  
• * Steven Brown, LMHC , LPC , and NCC  in Washington, Oregon, and other states https://wilsonclinical.com/team/brown/ 
  
• * Kim McClurkan, MA and LPC in WA & OR https://wilsonclinical.com/team/mcclurkan/
  
• * Brad Houck, MSW and LCSW in Salem, OR https://www.dhhcs.com/p/about.html
  
• * Dr. Jamie Wilson, PhD in Neuropsychology. Office in Tacoma, WA https://wilsonclinical.com/team/wilson/
• * Matt Reynolds, Deaf professional counselor in OR https://www.rcsdeaftherapy.com/
• *Dr. Brian Hartman, Clinical & Forensic Psychologist in Phoenix, AZ https://pasdeaf.com/
• *Lior Azen, LPC in Salem, OR https://northwesthumanservices.org/health-care/mental-health-care/ (She's the person in the first photo.)
• *Julia Petersen, MA, LMHC in Seattle, WA (Child psychiatry, Support Group for HS students) https://www.seattlechildrens.org/directory/julia-l-petersen/
• *Elly Redford, LMHCA in Vancouver, WA. Outpatient Mental Health Services at Lifeline Connections. Call (360) 397-8246 to request a counseling session with her. 
• *Kali Doubledee, Art Therapist in Vancouver, WA  https://www.family-solutions.net/

• Christi Burton, LICSWA in Vancouver, WA https://www.creativepathwaysvancouver.com/

• Ruby Sewell, Licensed Therapist in Vancouver, WA (Please email to check availability: steep.st.counseling@gmail.com)
• Bo O'Dell, LCSW in Portland, OR https://thelighterheart.com/
• Jeanne Hehlen, MS LMHC in Vancouver, WA Columbia River Mental Health Services  https://crmhs.org/service/mental-health-care/
  
• Jeannie Songer, LPC in Portland, OR https://www.jeanniesonger.com/
• Kai Marie Snell, LPC in Oregon City/virtual  Kai.Marie.Snell@gmail.com (Email for availability) Accepts OHP, Moda, Blue Cross/Blue Shield 
• Heide Perry-Bringman, LPC and NCC Serving OR & WA https://barefootandbalanced.com/heide
  
• Miranda Featherstone in Salem, OR https://www.featherstonecounseling.com/
• Roger Williams, Forensic consultations/Communication Assessments (East Coast) https://www.mentalhealthinterpreting.net/home.html
• Jon Bergeron, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in Texas. Works with at-risk kids and their families. Has Deaf children.  https://www.jonbergeronphd.com/about
  
• *Lisa Mitchell, LCSW in CO and OR. Experienced with MEMI trauma-informed interventions and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/lisa-mitchell/  or  https://www.sondermind.com/providers/pre8bed6/lisa-mitchell
  
  
  

• LifeLine Connections Substance Use Outpatient Services for DHH in Vancouver, WA https://lifelineconnections.org/services/substance-use-outpatient-services/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/

• *My Deaf Therapy https://www.mydeaftherapy.com/ in Maryland. All professionals are either Deaf or hearing but fluent in ASL. One provider is in the process of getting approval to work virtually in Oregon.
  

• Prism Health (2 locations in Portland, OR) LGBTQ+ focus and very Deaf-friendly                                   https://www.prismhealth.org/behavioral-health
  

• Be Well Holistic Health in NE Portland: Acupuncture, Chiro, Massage, Mental Health therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Accepts OHP. Very Deaf-friendly and provides interpreters. Texting preferred so you can tell them you need an interpreter. https://bewellandheal.com/

• Directory of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Providers for Washington State  https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/odhhapps/directory/resource.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

* = Deaf

Disclaimer: These names were all given to me by Deaf community members or professionals that work with Deaf people. I have not contacted them directly so please do your own research to confirm they are accepting new clients and that they are a good fit for you/the person seeking support.

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) https://www.adwas.org/

National Deaf Therapy (website above)         https://nationaldeaftherapy.com/

This is a list compiled by the NJ court system of providers around the nation: https://1drv.ms/w/s!As9H0Tmm24HipBBqAszqhPl1NjPc?e=Mre26J

There is a "Deaf Allied" section of the Psychology Today website. This DOES NOT mean they know sign language. They may not even know about Deaf Culture. It means they chose the category "Deaf Allied" for their profile, which means they are open-minded. It is here as one more resource for you.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/or/portland?category=deaf-allied

Activities for expressing or releasing emotions:

• Draw lines to express your feelings https://youtu.be/-jOrgsSuhvk?si=IEXF_rXBBkYeGoWY
• Make a collage https://youtu.be/rzh607-fwUM?si=tLZmNngQYFkeiITR
• Dance your emotions! https://youtu.be/n7pfLBBYzK0?si=zRISdSsbQIhb7lRC
• Gentle, seated yoga with slow breathwork https://youtu.be/COp7BR_Dvps?si=wnnjJdOVVm8jf6IL
• Massages for your nervous system https://youtu.be/g8LDFKlQiyU?si=vgOACBEMzr-VecvM
• Exercise to the point of sweating! (It's a great release)
• Talk with a trusted friend
• Write in a journal 
• Record a video and then delete it
  
• Paint your own ceramics in a studio