Meet Our Deaf and ASL-Fluent Therapists

The team at My Deaf Therapy offers a compassionate and welcoming space to support your healing journey. Dr. Heather Hunt highlights what makes this team unique and fully qualified to work with the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf+, and CoDA communities.

Leadership & Operations

Dr. Heather Hunt, Deaf psychologist and founder of My Deaf Therapy™, leads a team of ASL-fluent therapists.

Heather Hunt, PhD

CEO/Founder/Clinical Director

Licensed Psychologist
Deaf Woman Founder of My Deaf Therapy

Kristi Zemp, My Deaf Therapy's dependable, friendly, and helpful administrative assistant.
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Kristi Zemp

Administrative Assistant

Provides invaluable operational support to MDT's team.

Clinical Supervision & Education

Kristine Gile, Deaf LCPC counselor, offers TF-CBT therapy for trauma, anxiety, and depression in Ohio, Maine, and MD.

Kristine Gile, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Clinical Supervisor

Melissa Healey, LCSW, ASL-fluent CODA, offers strength-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more.

Melissa Healey, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Sheila Maynard, Deaf Psychology Associate, offers therapy for depression, trauma, anxiety, and identity challenges.

Sheila Maynard, PhD

Psychology Associate

Research & Education Specialist Assistant

Shannon Shiver, Deaf LCSW, specializes in trauma therapies like EMDR and CPT for survivors of violence and abuse.

Shannon Shiver, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Clinical Supervisor

Licensed Counselors & Therapists

DT Bruno, Deaf social worker offers support in ASL for grief, chronic illness, and stress management in FL, OH, IN, and MD.

Charles "Chazz" Avena, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Courtni Hurd, Deaf LCSW, uses eclectic therapy, mindfulness, and CBT to support healing and self-discovery.

Courtni Hurd, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Molly, ASL-fluent therapist in TX and VA, specializes in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and gender exploration using CBT and ACT.

Molly Kingsley, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Grace Lester, Deaf LMSW, uses Logotherapy, ACT, MI, and DBT in her therapy approach.

Grace Lester, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Hunter Madsen, LMSW, Deaf Counselor at My Deaf Therapy

Adam Lemay, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Hunter Madsen, LMSW, Deaf Counselor at My Deaf Therapy

Hunter Madsen, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Samantha Manega, Deaf Licensed Masters Social Worker, LMSW, specializes in anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, and trauma.

Samantha Manega, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Katie McMahon, Deaf social worker, specializes in therapy for the Deaf community, focusing on mental health and trauma.

Katie McMahon, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Dominique Pickett, Deaf Licensed Associate Art Therapist (LAAT) uses art therapy to support clients' emotional healing.

Dominique Pickett, MA, LAAT, LGAT

Licensed Associate Art Therapist

Shannon Shiver, Deaf LCSW, specializes in trauma therapies like EMDR and CPT for survivors of violence and abuse.

Shannon Shiver, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Board Approved Supervisor

Susanne (Susi) Wilbur, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Doris Zelaya, Deaf Latina LPC at My Deaf Therapy, uses an eclectic approach including Reality Therapy and CBT.

Doris Zelaya, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Our Interns

Mikaila DeMarco, BA

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

Madison Dymond, BA

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

Kristin Kingsley, BA

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Rebecca McAllister, BA

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

How can we help you?

In our therapeutic relationship, we will work together to enhance your overall quality of life while increasing your ability to be true to your authentic self.


Contact us today to start your journey.


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