- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Debbie
Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 14 years of experience. She sees adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, and issues around life purpose and coping with change.
She trained in social work after earning a BS in psychology and a master of social work. Over her career she has worked with people facing physical trauma and emotional abuse as well as mood and stress-related concerns. Her background includes practical work with grief, addictions, and caregiving stress.
In sessions she keeps the work conversational and interactive. She uses client-centered skills to listen and reflect. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns and behavioral steps people can try between sessions.
Debbie also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and build small, manageable actions toward those values. She incorporates parts of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or intense stress is present, and she has experience using EMDR for trauma work.
People who are looking for focused, down-to-earth help with life transitions, putting values into action, or working through past hurts may find this approach helpful. To begin, the process starts with a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for people feeling stuck, unsure about direction, or coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing mood by providing concrete exercises and steps to practice between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach aimed at reducing the emotional impact of distressing memories through structured processing. It is commonly used when past events continue to cause strong reactions in daily life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and as practical goals become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and coping with life changes including life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and try small, practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician and a background in social work with a master of social work degree.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW licensed in Colorado.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.