Debbie McCown-Perkins, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Colorado

About Debbie

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside many related issues. She works to create a calm, respectful space where parents and caregivers can talk through hard problems. Her style is warm and interactive, with straightforward support rather than jargon.

Debbie has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. She holds Colorado LCSW and CSW credentials.

Background and approach

Over 14 years she has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, and trauma from abuse or other causes. In sessions she blends practical cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and elements of acceptance and mindfulness. She also uses dialectical skills and EMDR when trauma histories are present.

The result is a tailored plan that looks different for each client. People can expect focused conversations about coping, communication, and problem solving. Debbie helps identify small changes that fit daily life and parenting routines.

She pays attention to family patterns, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and aging-related questions when those topics come up. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion without judgment. She encourages clients to set achievable goals and practices they can use between sessions.

If someone wants to explore change, she offers support and clear next steps.

Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help people stuck in avoidance or struggling with stress and ongoing mood problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms like anxiety or depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their intensity when trauma is part of the picture.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit. That makes therapy a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats let people connect from home, fit sessions around busy schedules, and continue work between appointments with messaging options. Licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver skill practice, guided conversations, and trauma-focused interventions in ways that suit each persons life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Debbie address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar and mood disorders, grief, addictions, anger, and trauma or abuse. Family and parenting issues are a core focus along with communication and relationship problems.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Her style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and acceptance-based practices. She adapts sessions to practical skills and goals that fit daily family life.

How much experience does she have?

Debbie has 14 years of clinical experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and a range of family concerns. That experience informs how she tailors treatment plans.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a CSW licensed in Colorado, listed as CO LCSW CSW.09925010. Her training includes a BS in Psychology and a Master of Social Work.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for different ways to connect depending on client needs.

How are costs and payment structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Colorado
Languages: English

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