Navigating Deaf Wellness: Empowering the Deaf Community through Blogs & Vlogs

Your Resource Hub for Mental Health, Healing, and Personal Growth


Welcome to Navigating Deaf Wellness at My Deaf Therapy, where mental health resources are tailored to the unique experiences of the Deaf community. We offer accessible blogs and vlogs on a variety of mental health topics, including coping strategies, self-care, personal stories, and expert advice. Our content is designed to empower you on your wellness journey with confidence, clarity, and practical tools. Whether you're seeking advice, connection, or a better understanding of mental health, we're here to support and guide you every step of the way.

Below, you'll find a collection of insightful blog posts designed to support and connect the Deaf community on their mental health journey. Explore topics that go beyond information and foster understanding and wellness.


By Katie McMahon, LMSW March 26, 2025
Raising Awareness: Suicide in the Deaf Community and the Urgent Need for Support
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments
By Katie McMahon, LMSW February 27, 2025
Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its symptoms, and the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Discover effective treatments such as CBT, ERP, and ACT, as well as the unique challenges faced by the Deaf community in accessing mental health care.
The Deaf community carries collective trauma, needing support and trauma-informed care to heal.
By Heather Hunt, PhD February 19, 2025
Explore the impact of collective trauma on the Deaf community and the importance of community support and trauma-informed care in the healing process.
Challenges Faced by Deaf Mental Health Providers: Overcoming Barriers to Licensure & Support
By Heather Hunt, PhD February 19, 2025
Discover the struggles Deaf mental health providers face in licensure, test bias, and workplace isolation. Learn how culturally competent supervision and support can help create a more inclusive environment for Deaf clinicians.
Exploring mental health challenges in the Deaf community and barriers to support and care.
By Heather Hunt, PhD February 17, 2025
Explore the barriers Deaf mental health providers face, from test bias to isolation, and how mentorship and support can help overcome these challenges.

Navigating Deaf Wellness is more than just information — it’s about creating a community where everyone can feel understood and supported in their mental health journey.