Direct ASL
Communicate directly with a therapist who signs. No interpreter joins the session.
he/him Fictional
Wesley Chen, LCSW
Capacity not confirmed
Communication at a glance
- Direct ASL
- ASL via interpreterNot offered
- Live captionsNot offered
- Written text
Deaf, ASL only. I run a DBT skills track adapted for Deaf clients.
Communication access
ASL via interpreter
Not offered as a session option.
Live captions
Not listed for this therapist.
Written text
Chat, typed messages, or writing during the session.
LicenseLCSWCalifornia · Washington · Oregon · New YorkLicense not independently checked in this prototype.
Where they workTelehealth in California, Washington, Oregon, and New YorkVideo sessions
Who they work withTeens (12 to 17), Young adults (18 to 25), Adults (26 to 64)
CommunicationDirect ASL, Written text
Direct ASL introduction
No introduction video yet. When Wesley records one, it will play here with captions and a written transcript.
When the introduction video is published
- Wesley will sign the introduction directly in ASL.
- Captions will be included.
- A full written transcript will be included.
About me
I am Deaf and work directly in ASL. My practice includes a DBT skills track adapted for Deaf clients rather than translated after the fact.
ASL
Native signerSelf-described by the therapist. Ablooma has not checked this claim against a video, a certificate, or any outside source. The profile passed the prototype's accessibility review, which reviews the profile, not the signing.
Lived experience and Deaf culture
- Lived experience
- Deaf
- Deaf culture
- Deaf culture is their own
Licensure
- Licensed in
- California, Washington, Oregon, New York
- Format
- Video sessions
No interstate compact authority is recorded, so sessions are limited to the states listed.
Focus areas
- DBT
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Crisis support
- Trauma
- Mood disorders
- Deaf identity
- Language deprivation
How they work
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Building specific skills for strong emotions, distress, and relationships.
- Mindfulness-based therapy
- Practices for noticing the present moment without judging it.
- Somatic or body-based therapy
- Paying attention to what your body holds and how it responds.
- Direct and straightforward
- Says what they think clearly, without a lot of softening.
- Structured with a clear plan
- Sessions follow a shape. There are goals and often homework.
- Will push and challenge me
- Willing to disagree with you and name hard things.
About the therapist
- Gender
- Man
- LGBTQ+
- LGBTQ+
Practical details
- Session fee
- $160 per session
- Sliding scale
- From $40
- Insurance
- Medicaid, Kaiser PermanenteSelf-reported by the therapist. Ablooma has not checked this list with any insurer. Coverage changes often, so confirm with the therapist and your plan before a first session.
- Usual times
- Weekday mornings, Weekday evenings
- Capacity
- Contact Wesley to confirm capacity
What this profile does not promiseCommunication access matters, but it does not guarantee therapeutic fit. The intro call is part of deciding together.