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Debbie McCown-Perkins

Debbie McCown-Perkins, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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  • Warm and interactive
  • Values-driven change
  • Practical coping skills

About Debbie

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She meets clients where they are and offers straightforward support to help manage hard days and make practical changes. Her manner is warm and interactive and she aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space.

Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. She is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and also holds the CSW credential. Over 14 years she has worked with people coping with trauma and abuse, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, addictions, and life transitions.

Her counseling style blends cognitive-behavioral methods with humanistic and solution-focused ideas. Sessions typically center on concrete skills, clearer thinking, and choices that align with a client’s values. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s goals and situation.

Debbie also uses approaches that address intense emotions and trauma. She has supported people through family of origin issues, domestic violence, caregiver stress, and complicated grief. Her work often includes helping people build coping strategies and restore a sense of purpose.

People who appreciate a compassionate listener and practical tools may find her approach helpful. She encourages taking small steps toward change and offers steady support while clients try new ways of coping.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other and teaches skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This approach is often used for mood disorders and anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-informed method that aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by processing them in a structured way; it can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also lets people use therapeutic tools and homework between meetings, so progress can continue outside the session.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, and stress-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and interactive, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Sessions focus on practical tools, clearer thinking, and choices that match your values.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, parenting challenges, and other life transitions.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and holds CSW. She is licensed in Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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