About & Contact

Welcome to HearingLossImpact.com! I am so excited that you’re here and just wanted to share a little about me and this website.

I am an aca-clinician: part academic, part clinician. As a PhD candidate, I conduct research and publish my findings in scholarly journals. As a licensed clinical social worker, I meet with clients, collaborate with other therapists, and work to disseminate research findings.

I am also (d)eaf.  My hearing loss started at the age of 4 years old and progressed slowly over the years.  I navigate the hearing world as bi-modal, with a cochlear implant, a hearing aid, and many accommodations.

This website is my labor of love. I love helping others with their mental health. I love helping others find hope with the challenges of hearing loss. I also love good science. I combine all three in this website to increase awareness of how hearing loss and mental health are related, provide information for those trying to navigate their own hearing loss, and share helpful resources for hearing health care professionals.

Contact me directly via email at: kristel@hearinglossimpact.com OR fill out the form below: