The use of psychological therapy or what is sometimes called "talk therapy" has proven to be an effective and useful resource in countless lives in America. For most hearing people, once the decision to seek help is made, it is simply a matter of showing up for a therapy appointment or walking into a clinic and asking for help. However, for Deaf culture, finding accessible and Deaf-friendly services can be a challenge and produce little results. One way to solve this problem currently is to use interpreters who facilitate communication between a hearing professional and a deaf person. Therefore, the ideas discussed examined the benefits and challenges of relying on interpretation when a deaf person seeks advice. The aim was to examine the role that an interpreter can play in the process, in addition to the communication aspect between hearing and deaf people. The goal of any therapeutic setting is to help a client acquire effective tools to live a healthy, meaningful life, provide emotional support, and offer guidance. Therapy involves “…transition and change, which can be anxiety-producing for any client” (Williams and Abeles, p 645). In addition to expressing feelings, needs, and experiences, communication can and is expressed through nonverbal queues, whether or not the individual has the ability to speak. Examples of nonverbal queues might include: posture, strong emotions, and breathing rate. These language queues are common to everyone, but the use of sign language is not a universal language. “While it would be ideal to be able to connect deaf patients with therapists fluent in their preferred language, this is often not feasible in smaller centers” (Porter, 1999, 163). The counselors search...... middle of paper ...... he is deaf and hearing (Williams, Abeles, p 643). A common mistake in the mental health field is to assume that deaf clients are poor candidates for psychotherapy. By understanding the specific issues and working with Deaf interpreters, this service can remain a powerful stepping stone in the rehabilitation of Deaf people seeking help in mental health services. Works CitedMcCay Vernon, APA for Deafness, American Psychologist, November 2006Porter, A. (1999). Sign language interpretation in psychotherapy with deaf patients. American Journal of Psychotherapy. 53, 2. Health module. P. 163. Sheridan, M. (2009) Book review of cognitive behavioral therapy for deaf and hearing people with language and learning problems. Williams, C. and Abeles, N. (2004) Issues and implications of deaf culture in therapy. Professional psychology: research and practice. Vol 35, No. 6 643-648.