Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California

Services | Counseling

Are you having difficulty getting used to your hearing aid?

Do you feel awkward letting people know that you have a hearing loss?
Are you becoming more quiet and withdrawn?
Do you have trouble understanding speech in groups?
Have you been told your television is too loud?

Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California counselors have the training and experience to understand you, your personal situation, and your experience with hearing loss. They can help you find strategies that work for you.

Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California Individual and Family Program Offers:

Initial Assessment to determine your concerns and goals
Up to ten counseling sessions, which might include
Meetings with family members or close associates
Appointments at the Hearing and Speech Center of Northern Californiaoffice or other locations
Follow-up plan – referrals and check-in schedule

Counselors:

Barbara Bell, LCSW, was born hard of hearing and then gradually became profoundly deaf. She utilizes hearing aids and speech reading to communicate and is also fluent in signed English and American Sign Language. She has 25 years of experience working with hard-of-hearing and deaf people of all ages.

Danielle Monastersky, MS, is a Bi-lingual Educational Counselor. Her background is in Educational Psychology and Recreation Therapy and works within both the Counseling Department and the Partners in Communication Youth Program.

Shannon Simonson, MS has over 10 years of experience working with children with hearing loss and their families. She holds a Masters Degree in Special Education with a focus on Deaf Education and a Bachelors degree in Social Work. Shannon has hearing loss herself and therefore has a first-hand understanding of the challenges children with hearing loss face.

Fees:

Sliding scale—depends upon income and family needs.
Services are available at no cost or low cost, for low income San Francisco residents.

For further information or to make an appointment:

Barbara Bell
415.921.8990 TTY

Shannon Simonson
415.921.7658