In this episode, Dean Lance Garrison speaks with Dr. Nicholas Gala, clinical psychology faculty in our PsyD Clinical Psychology program in Washington, D.C., about culturally responsive mental health care for individuals with hearing differences. Dr. Gala shares how he became engaged in this work, detailing the personal and professional experiences that shaped his expertise and commitment to serving this diverse community.
The conversation offers a broader reflection on how individuals with hearing differences are often left out of dialogues around diversity, equity, and disability in mental health care. Together, we explore the distinct cultural and medical models of understanding hearing differences, and how these perspectives inform identity, access, and advocacy.
This episode will be available in multiple formats, including full transcript access, to ensure content is accessible to all.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
4:00 PST | 6:00 CST | 7:00 EST
Zoom link: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/99090287081
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