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Ellen Said:

Can you help advise? ?

We Answered:

Unfortunately, your situation is common for many Deaf people. And, also unfortunately, there are no simple answers.

Would it be possible to reconnect with the first hearing psychologist you went to? If you had already established rapport with her, it may be easier to continue the therapy sessions.

If not, I would try another hearing therapist. If you know the person with whom you are disclosing your thoughts, whether they be a psychologist or an interpreter (even though both are bound by codes of ethics), you will probably feel uncomfortable and wouldn't truly share everything you want to, which would make the therapy less effective.

I'd write a letter explaining the situation, even bring a copy of this question if you want, and have the psychologist read it prior to your first session. You can also have a "feeler" session, to examine communication abilities and such. I'd bring in some paper (or ask the psychologist to have some on hand) just in case, and if you feel it will aid the session, insist on it being used. If the psychologist thinks it "waters down" the therapy... well, honestly, the session is for YOU, not them, so they should suck it up.

Good luck.

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