Debbie McCown-Perkins, LCSW, CSW
Licensed in Colorado · 14 years in practice
Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and parenting or relationship stress.
License and registration
- LCSW, Colorado
- CSW.09925010 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1811358575 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Debbie
Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and parenting or relationship stress. She writes in a direct and caring way and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Her background includes work with people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. Debbie has 14 years of experience supporting people through mood disorders, ADHD, grief, and life changes.
Background and approach
She also has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges. In sessions she keeps things warm and interactive. Conversations are respectful and nonjudgmental.
She adapts the plan to what a person needs most, whether that is skills practice, problem solving, or talking through painful memories. Debbie uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking, client-centered listening to follow a person's lead, and therapies aimed at trauma processing.
She emphasizes small, concrete steps people can use between sessions to manage stress and mood. People who choose her often want clear tools and calm support while they work through big changes. Debbie works from Colorado as an LCSW and offers straightforward, goal-focused help for everyday problems and deeper emotional wounds.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Debbie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debbie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Debbie’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by helping people notice what matters and act in line with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. It often uses short homework tasks to practice new skills between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used to help process painful memories and reduce their emotional hold; in session it involves guided attention and focused memory work to ease trauma symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and progress. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so the process stays collaborative and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is often used for full sessions and skills teaching. Phone can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, anger, grief, and parenting or relationship stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining practical skills work with attentive listening. She tailors each session to the person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience working with people on mood disorders, trauma, family issues, and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a CSW licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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