Signing Therapists
Name: Toni Butland, LMHC
Work Address: 373 Main Street, Plympton, MA
Voice: (508) 648-1875
Cell Phone: (508) 648-1875
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Language Proficiencies: Fluent - ASL, ASL interpreter - EIPA, MA State Screened
Locations and Ages Served: Southeast in person; Remote counseling for All of MA via secure telehealth online; Teen to adult
VP Therapy available: No
Insurance(s) accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Experience Working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Mental Health, Individual, Family, Trauma _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: Joan Robin, MA, CRC, LRC, LMHC, CH-
Work Address: 135 Mendon St, Blackstone, MA 01504
61 Main St, Blackstone, MA 01504
Voice: (508) 883-4673 (Voice)
VP: N/A
Email:
Fax: (508) 883-0401
Identifies as: Deaf with two cochlear implants
Credentials: BS in Psychology, BS/MSW, Mental Heal Counselor, Licensed and certified rehabilitation counselor, Hypnotist
Language Proficiencies: Signed English; can lipread as long as the speaker's face face is visible
Locations and Ages Served: No geographic; ages 10 - 80+
VP Therapy available: No
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicaid (Mass Health/Commonwealth), Medex Medicare, Neighborhood Service Net, mostly all insurances except Medicare
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Individual, Children (only 2 at a time), Sexual Assault, Mental Health, Depression, Trauma, Holistic Counseling
Comments: Retired psychologist, now provides private practice counseling at 61 Main St and 135 Mendon St. (both in Blackstone); wrote a book "Under the Cloud of Silence" about experiences growing up deaf in a hearing family; uses a CapTel phone
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Name: Michael Harvey, Ph.D
Work Address: 200 Lockwood Ave, Framingham, MA
Voice: (508) 872-9442
VP: (508) 872-9442
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Psychology
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent
Locations and Ages Served: MetroWest area
Insurance Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Service Net
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Individual, Children or Family, Depression, Mental Health, Support Group, Trauma
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Name: Amy V. Nichols, LICSW
Work Address: 205 School St, Gardner, MA 01440
Voice: (978) 410-6886
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Social Worker, BS/MSW, Deaf Studies, Mental Health
Language Proficiencies: ASL Proficient; conducts sessions in Sim-Com
Location and Ages Served: Age 8 and older; works out of Gardner clinic
VP Therapy available: No
Insurance Accepted: Medicaid (Mass Health/Commonwealth), Medicare, BC/BS, Harvard Pilgram, UBH. Contact centralized referral department to confirm we accept your insurance.
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Individual, Children (8+), Family, Depression, Mental Health, Trauma, LGBTQ, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis
Comments: All referrals must come through our centralized referral department. Email: ; Phone: (855) 496-8462; Fax: (508) 849-5646
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Name: Lorna J. Davidson-Connelly, LMHC-CADC-II CAS CCJS-CCS, LSAC, LADC-I
Work Address: 3 Baldwin Green Common, Suite 303, Woburn, MA 01801
Voice: (617) 633-4580
Cell Phone: (617) 633-4580
Pager: (617) 633-4580
Email:
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent
Credentials: Mental Health, Alcohol/Drugs
Insurance Accepted: MBHP for Adults, BC/BS, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, United Health, Tufts, Value Options, United Behavior Health, Beacon Health Strategies
Therapy Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Individual, Children or Family, Depression,
Mental Health, Support Group, Trauma
Location Served: N/A
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Name: Donna Sarti
Voice: (401) 837-6276
Cell Phone: (401) 837-6276
Pager: (401) 837-6276
Email: sarti@verizon.net/donnascarti@gmail.com (pager)
Credentials: Social Work, USCW, Counseling, Deaf Studies
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent
Location Served: Westborough, Framingham
Insurance(s) Accepted: Medicare
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Neurological Disorders, Individual, Children, or Family, Depression, Mental Health, Support Group, Trauma
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Name: Felicia McParland
Voice: (508) 272-8667/Walpole work (508) 660-1510 ext. 303
Cell Phone: (508) 272-8667
Email:
Credentials: Psychology, Mental Health and Deaf Studies
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent, Signed English
Locations and Ages Served: Middleboro, Newton Center, Walpole
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicare
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Individual, Children or Family, Depression, Mental Health, Support Group or Trauma
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Name: Mark McVaugh
Voice: (508) 860-1284
Email:
Credentials: Mental Health
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent
Locations and Ages Served: Worcester
Insurance Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Service Net
Experience Working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Individual, Children or Family, Depression, Mental Health,
Support Group, Trauma
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Name: Melissa L. Anderson, PhD
Work Address: DeafYes! Center for Empowerment and Recovery, 100 Century Drive, Worcester, MA
VP: (774) 670-4486
Voice: (508) 856-5820 (voice)
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Psychology
Language Proficiencies: ASL fluent
Locations and Ages Served: Statewide, if can get transportation to Worcester - age 18 & up
VP Therapy available: No
Insurance accepted: To ensure insurance is accepted, potential clients are required to call the Patient Service Office (PSO) and state they are: 1) Looking for an ASL therapist; 2) want to schedule an intake. The PSO will let you know if your sessions are covered. Contact the PSO at (508) 796-4348
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Depression, Mental Health, Trauma, Individual
Comments: The clinic advertised that clinicians are fluent in ASL and provide both linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate mental health services.
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Name: Andrea Wohl
Work Address: 233 Walnut St, Framingham, MA 01702
Voice: (508) 395-9867
Cell Phone: (508) 395-9867
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Language Proficiencies: ASL - Fluent
Locations and Ages Served: MetroWest - all ages, including families and couples
VP Therapy Available: Yes
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicaid (Mass Health/Commonwealth), Tufts, BC/BS, Aetna, Harvard Pilgram, Cigna, United Behavioral Health Plan, Beacon, Neighborhood Health Plan, Fallon
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Children, Substance abuse, Depression, Mental Health,
Trauma, Individual, Family, Marital
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Name: Jory Agate
Work Address: 175 Harvey St #13, Cambridge, MA 02140
VP: (585) 351-2533
Voice: (617) 480-1666
Cell Phone: (617) 480-1666
Email: joryagategmail.com
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Psychology, Liberal Arts, Mental Health, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Internal Family Systems therapist, credentialed Unitarian Universalist minister, formerly state-screened interpreter (expired)
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent (Advanced)
Locations and Ages Served: Home office in Cambridge, adults, couples, LGBTQ community
VP Therapy Available: Yes
Insurance(s) accepted: Do not accept insurance, although can provide invoie for reimbursement for those who have out of network coverage.
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Individual, Family, Mental Health, Depression, Trauma
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Name: Sue Shirk Jones, LMHC
Work Address: Likemind Mental Health and Wellness, Inc., 51 Union St, Suite 222, Worcester, MA 01608
Voice: (508) 633-4360
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Mental Health - LMHC
Language Proficiencies: ASL - fluent (interpreter for 30 years, CI, CT), RID certified interpreter
Locations and Ages Served: Age groups 15-90
VP Therapy Available: Yes
Insurance(s) accepted: Beacon BCBS, Optum, & waiting for other insurance credentialing; call for an update with insurance coverage
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, other
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Individual, Family, Depression, Mental Health, Trauma
Comments: Recently moved offices to Worcester. **BEST TO EMAIL TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS**
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Name: Justine Stohl, LICSW
Work Address: 9 Pond Lane, Concord, MA 01742 Suite 4Bb, 45 Lyman St, Westborough MA 01581 #19
Voice/VP: (978) 938-4488
Cell Phone: (978) 760-7831
Email:
Identifies as: Deaf
Credentials: Social Worker
Language Proficiencies: ASL Fluent
Locations and Ages served: 13 years + older
VP Therapy Available: No
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicaid (Mass Health/Commonwealth), Medicare, BCBS, Cigna, Tufts, One Care, Senior Care with Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA)
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Other
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Sexual Assault, Individual, Family Depression, Trauma
Comments: Provides clinical psychotherapy, consultation, and supervision. Accepting new referrals for individuals, couples and families
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Name: Tara West
Work Address: 9 Hampton Rd, Exeter, NH 03833
Voice: (603) 518-4241
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Language Proficiencies: ASL - Proficient (but feels ASL skills are getting rusty due to current small Deaf/HOH caseload)
Credentials: Social Worker, BS/MSW; Licensed as school/adjustment counselor/social worker in the state of MA and NH
Locations and Ages served: Both MA and NH; mostly kids/families ages 13-21, and adults based on their needs.
VP Therapy Available: * No - see comments below
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicaid (Mass Health/Commonwealth) - but often clients need to get a "Single Case Agreement" for this-; Private insurances (HP, Anthem, Cigna, UBH, and also NH Medicaid (Wellsnese/NHHF, etc.)
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: No experience in Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Individual, Children, Family, Mental Health
Comments: * The agency only offers videophone (VP) therapy for certain private insurances
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Name: Tsana Dimanin
Work Address: 581 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
VP: (857) 366-6272
Voice: (617) 419-0222
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Social Worker, BS/MSW, Deaf Studies
Language Proficiencies: ASL Fluent and a Nationally Certified Interpreter
Locations and Ages Served: Boston area and anyone willing to travel to this Boston office; All ages of Deaf/HOH individuals
VP Therapy Available: Yes
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicaid (Mass Health/Commonwealth); Medicare; Private Insurances (BCBS, UBH/Harvard, Tufts, Allways, Beacon, MBHP
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Individual, Children, Family, Depression, Mental Health, Trauma
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Name: Carolyn Watson-Peters
Work Address: 8 Heather Drive, Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: (508) 879-0395
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: MSW, Social Worker, Mental Health, M.A> in Pastoral Ministry, Social Justice
Language Proficiencies: ASL Cometent (as 2nd language) - Intermediatet level; retired from TLC in June 2019 (after 30 years)
Locations and Ages Served: Framingham, Metrowest area; ages 18+
VP Therapy Available: No
Insurance(s) accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Healthcare, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, United Behavioral Healthcare, Medicare, All Ways Partners (Optum; private pay on sliding scale
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Individual, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Comments: Work Part-Time Mondays & Tuesdays only; interested in Deaf adult's spirituality as a resource for their personal healing journey; open to diverse spiritual orientations and practices
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Name: Neil Glickman
Work Address: c/o Aurora Counseling, 20 Main St., Suite 202, Natick, MA 01760
VP: Uses Skype (for brief business/discussions ONLY)
Voice: (508) 647-1794
Cell Phone: (508) 397-5394
Email:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Psychology
Language Proficiencies: Competent in ASL or PSE
Locations and Ages Served: Office is in Natick Center; Adults 18 and up
VP Therapy Available: No
Insurance(s) accepted: Blue Cross, Optum, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, private pay
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Depression, Trauma, Individual, Couples
Comments: Has over 30 years of experience working with diverse deaf individuals, Weekly sessions for individuals availabble - but no crisis intervention available in between weekly sessions. Prefrs initial contact via email
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Name: Carol Ouellette
Work Address: 103 Myron St. Suite A, West Springfield, MA 01089
VP: (413) 241-3158
Voice: (413) 592-1980
Cell Phone: (413) 265-7479
Email:
Other #'s: (Personal)
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Psychology; Mental Health
Language Proficiencies: Proficient: BS in Linguistics of ASL (Northeastern). Doesn't advertise - clients are referred by members of the community
Locations and Ages Served: Western Massachusets; Adults only (21 and over)
VP Therapy Available: Yes
Insurance(s) accepted: Medicaid; Medicare alone - not accepted
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Individual, Depression, Trauma, BT, ACT, Psychoeducation for OCD, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Complex PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Teletherapy - if insurance allows
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Name: Sanjay Gulati, M.D. (PRIVATE PRACTICE)
Work Address: 875 Massachusetts Ave, 7th floor, Cambridge, MA 02139
Email:
Other #'s: (617) 682-9063 FAX
Identifies as: Deaf
Credentials: Psychology; Mental Health
Language Proficiencies:
Locations and Ages Served:
Insurance(s): Call to ask
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Private Practice (individual, couples, family therapy, medication management, and evaluation)
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Name: Sanjay Gulati, M.D. (HOSPITAL-BASED CLINIC)
Work Address: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, Cambridge Hospital, 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Voice: (617) 665- 3458 - Call Lisa or Betty
Other #'s: (617) 665-1973 FAX
Identifies as: Deaf
Credentials: Psychology, Mental Health
Language Proficiencies:
Locations and Ages Served:
Insurance(s) accepted: Call to ask
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Hospital-based clinic (individual, couples, family therapy, medication management, and evaluation)
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Name: Sanjay Gulati, M.D. (EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDRE/ADOLESCENTS ONLY w/TEAM)
Work Address: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program,
Boston Children's Hospital at Waltham
9 Hope Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453
Voice: (781) 216-2215
Other #'s: (781) 216-2258 FAX
Identifies as: Deaf
Credentials: Psychology; Mental Health
Languauge Proficiencies:
Locations and Ages Served:
Insurance(s) accepted: Call to ask
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Hospital-based clinic (individual, couples, family therapy, medication management, and evaluations)
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Name: Elizabeth Romero, Ph.D
Work Address: 800 Main Street, Suite 10, Holden, MA 01520
VP: in the process with Sorenson
Voice: (774) 415-0003
Email:
Other #'s: Schedule an intake:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Clinical Psychologist
Language Proficiencies: ASL fluent; can also communicate in spoken Spanish
Locations and Ages Served: Children (8-10); Preteen (11-13), Adolescents (14-19), Adults
VP Therapy Available: No, not at this time. Maybe in the future once VP is setup.
Insurance(s) accepted: Private pay; Blue Cross Blue Shield; Indemnity Product; Preferred Provider Arrangement Product; HMO Blue Product;
AWAITING APPROVAL FOR: Beacon health Strategies (Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP); Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP); Boston Medical Health Center Health Plan (BMHCHP); General Insurance Commission (GIC); AND Tufts Health Plans (HMO Product; Managed Care Products)
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault; Domestic Violence
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Sexual Assault; Domestic Violence; Substance Abuse; Children; Mental Health; Individual; Family; Depression; Trauma
Comments: Special interests: diversity & inclusion issues, and exploring clients' unique experiences & relationships with their intersecting identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, Deaf/hard of hearing/child of deaf adults, religion, gender, sexuality). Other interests: trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA* identity, depression/anxiety, major life transitions, college mental health, emotional regulation, multiculturalism and immigration. Has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Works with clients/families based on their individualized needs and strengths in order to promote social and emotional health and well-being.
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Name: Daria J. Medwid, LICSW
Work Address: 38 Colonial Ave., Newton, MA 02470
Voice: (617) 964-4575
Cell Phone: (617) 964-4575
Email: FOR REFERRALS ONLY:
Identifies as: Hearing
Credentials: Social Worker
Language Proficiencies: ASL fluent
Locations and Ages served: 13 through adulthood
VP Therapy available: Yes, but depends on clinical picture and insurance
Insurance(s): Medicare; BCBS; Harvard Pilgrim; Optum; Tufts; Network Health
Experience working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients/survivors/victims: Sexual Assault
Therapy Type(s) Provided: Children; Mental Health; Individual; Depression; Trauma; EMDR; IFS; EFT
Comments: Has a private practice in Newton, MA. Sees Deaf and hearing clients. Has served Deaf individuals and their families for over 25 years in a variety of capacities
