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Debbie McCown-Perkins

Compassionate, pragmatic therapy for life transitions

LCSW, CSW Colorado

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Anger, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Debbie

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers compassionate, practical support for people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

With 14 years of experience and a master's degree in social work, she works from Colorado to help clients navigate depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, and recovery from physical or emotional trauma. She also addresses stress, anger, self-esteem, parenting struggles, and transitions such as divorce or blended family adjustments.

Her clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-oriented and client-centered methods, and she brings additional skills in dialectical strategies and EMDR when appropriate. Debbie emphasizes a warm, interactive style that prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and nonjudgmental listening while tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s needs.

She aims to empower clients to build practical coping skills, clarify values and goals, and move toward a more satisfying life. Debbie frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages those ready to take a first step to reach out for support and guidance.

Her background combines academic training and diverse clinical experience to provide focused, individualized care.

Online Therapy with Practical, Evidence-Informed Approaches

Debbie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent element of her work, focusing on values-guided action and acceptance skills to increase psychological flexibility and handle difficult emotions. She also draws from client-centered therapy, offering empathic, nonjudgmental listening that helps people feel understood while they work toward change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debbie will explore your goals, values, and preferences and recommend techniques or combinations of methods that fit your needs, adjusting the plan as you progress to ensure the work stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and let clients engage in therapy in settings that work for them while collaborating with a licensed professional from Colorado.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Debbie commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including trauma and abuse, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and acceptance-based techniques, and she may include DBT skills or EMDR when clinically appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of professional experience and a master of social work degree to her practice, working with clients across many life and mental health challenges.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Colorado and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, listed as CO LCSW CSW.09925010.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
She provides multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English