Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Never judge a book by its cover. Or a person by their quick response or socially appropriate demeanor.
So many people have stories and struggles behind their smiling faces. Thank you, Darius, for helping us remember this.
#behindthesmile #depression
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: deafcounseling.com
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
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Start today! deafcounseling.com @deafmentalhealthstories @deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthstories
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Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities.
We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care.
© 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
Never judge a book by its cover. Or a person by their quick response or socially appropriate demeanor.
So many people have stories and struggles behind their smiling faces. Thank you, Darius, for helping us remember this.
#behindthesmile #depression
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: deafcounseling.com
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
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Start today! deafcounseling.com @deafmentalhealthstories @deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthstories
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Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities.
We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care.
© 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.






![On & Off Medications: Carl’s Story
Just as depression and anxiety don’t look the same in everyone, there’s also no one-size-fits-all treatment when it comes to taking care of depression and anxiety. Each person is unique and responds differently to research-backed interventions. Carl shares his experience with medications and his thoughts on living with depression and anxiety.
[VD: Video opens to an individual, Carl, in center frame, sitting in a car on a sunny day. Text on screen reads: On & Off Medications: Carls Story. Deaf Counseling Center. Carls message is in American Sign Language.]
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 20 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both #telementalhealth (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office #therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
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@deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deafcounselor
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#deafmentalhealth #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthmatters #deafmentalhealthgoals #deaftherapists #deaftherapist #aslmentalhealth #deafmentalwellness#deafmindfulness #deaftherapists #healthcareaccess #deafhealth #deafpeoplerealstories #tellyourstory #aslstory #signedstories #deafwellness #asl #deaf
Deaf Counseling Center provides therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Disclaimer: You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. This page is not intended to replace therapy.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an inclusive term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. On & Off Medications: Carl’s Story](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OxGsZ2bRLqM/mqdefault.jpg)



![ADHD Tip: Body Doubling
If you have ADHD, body doubling is a simple yet very effective technique to use to counter ADHD distraction and disorganization. Having another person nearby helps to keep you grounded, serves as a model of calmness and focus, and offers positive energy. The body double only needs to be there in the same room, and doesn’t need to be involved with what you are working on, unless you specifically asked for help (I.e., if you are having trouble getting the laundry folded, you could ask for help with that task to get you started with it). Have you tried body doubling? Let us know what works for you when dealing with ADHD. #bodydoubling
[visual ID: Reel in which a white woman acts distracted while trying to work in a messy environment, asks someone to be a body double, and finally focuses on her work; Sharon summarizes body doubling at the end]
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 20 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both #telementalhealth (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office #therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
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@deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deafcounselor
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#deafmentalhealth #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthmatters #deafmentalhealthgoals #deaftherapists #deaftherapist #aslmentalhealth #asltherapists #deafmentalwellness #deafmindfulness #deaftherapists #safespace #deafpeoplerealstories #signedstories #deafwellness #asl #deaf
Deaf Counseling Center provides therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an inclusive term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. ADHD Tip: Body Doubling](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QrGnkzaKupE/mqdefault.jpg)