Meet Our Deaf and ASL-Fluent Therapists

My Deaf Therapy is a Deaf woman-owned practice led by psychologist Dr. Heather Hunt. Our ASL-fluent therapists offer Deaf-centered care for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf+, and CoDA individuals and families. Select a therapist below to read their bio and learn more about them.

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

Hunter Madsen, LMSW, Deaf Counselor at My Deaf Therapy

Rachel Bass, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Monie Gwaltney, ASW, Deaf-social worker who provides therapy for the Deaf community, focusing on mental health and trauma.

Monie Gwaltney, ASW

Associate Social Worker

Marcus John, Deaf-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Marcus John, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Kyle Kalski, Deaf Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW.

Kyle Kalski, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Molly Kingsley, LCSW, ASL-Fluent Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Molly Kingsley, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jena Kohashi, Licensed Professional Counselor, provides therapy for the Deaf community, focusing on mental health and trauma.

Jena Kohashi, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Adam Lemay, Deaf-Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Adam Lemay, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Hunter Madsen, LMSW, deaf therapist providing ASL-accessible services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Hunter Madsen, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Samantha Manega, LMSW, Deaf social worker.

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

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

Lucy Taylor, LCPC

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Susanne Wilbur, LCSW

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

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Catarina Chiaramonte, BPhil

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

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Mikaila DeMarco, BA

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

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Madison Dymond, BA

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

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Kristin Kingsley, BA

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

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Rebecca McAllister, BA

Clinical Mental Health

Counseling Intern

Felix Weintraub

Community Outreach &

Communications 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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