Mental Health Services for Deaf Minnesotans & Hard of Hearing

We proudly provide therapy, ARMHS services, & CTSS services in ASL

Mental Health Therapy in American Sign Language

Secure Base Counseling Center is thrilled to offer mental health counseling in American Sign Language (ASL) to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities. This service is available via a confidential, HIPAA-compliant video platform. ASL therapy is available to people of all ages (as appropriate for telehealth) who reside in the state of Minnesota. SBCC is committed to providing culturally competent, accessible care to all clients.

What issues can ASL therapy help with? 

James offers support for individuals and families, addressing a wide range of challenges, including:

  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Legal Issues
  • Domestic Violence and Abuse
  • Grief
  • Familial estrangement
  • Navigating Disabilities and Illness
  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma, including system oppression, religious trauma, and adverse childhood experiences
  • Parenting Deaf Children
  • Partner Conflict
  • Children of Deaf Adults (CODA)

    Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) for Deaf Individuals

    ASL Mental Health Therapy in Minnesota

    In addition to therapy in ASL, SBCC now offers Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) in ASL and Children’s Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) in ASL. These services can be provided in-home or in the community for those individuals, children, or families who need more intensive mental health support. SBCC serves clients in Rice County, Dakota County, Le Sueur County, Scott County, Goodhue County, and surrounding areas as needed.

    What issues can ASL CTSS help with? 

    • Family stress and conflict
    • Social skill challenges
    • School attendance concerns
    • Mental health symptoms that impact a child’s functioning
    • Children of Deaf Adults (CODA)

    What issues can ASL ARMHS help with? 

    • Interpersonal difficulties
    • Mental health symptoms that impact an adult’s functioning
    • Daily living skills
    • Access to independent living
    • Using community resources
    • Budgeting, shopping and healthy
      lifestyles
    • Symptom management
    • Household management
    • Employment-related skills

    Meet Your ASL Mental Health Providers!

    James Poteet

    American Sign Language (ASL) therapist in Minnesota providing online therapy to Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing

    Accepting New Clients

    ASL Therapist in Minnesota

    Ean Strickland

    Minnesota mental health therapist at Secure Base Counseling Center

    Accepting New Clients

    ASL Provider for ARHMS & CTSS Services

    Secure Base Counseling Center Is Proud To Support Minnesotans With Hearing Disabilities

    SBCC is committed to providing culturally competent, accessible care to all clients.

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    “We have our own culture, our own community. A lot of people don’t realize that. They just assume that deaf people are very unfortunate, very disabled, but no.”

    – Nyle DiMarco