Debbie McCown-Perkins

LCSW, CSW

Colorado

Connective, practical therapy for real-life struggles

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, CSW

License

LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09925010

NPI

1811358575

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Colorado

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Warm interactive style
   • Values-based change
   • Practical skill focus

   About Debbie

   Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting stress, ADHD, and the aftermath of physical or emotional trauma. She keeps sessions warm and interactive and focuses on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Debbie aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable for people who are ready to try something different.

   She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University and has 14 years of professional experience. Her work often blends practical strategies from cognitive behavioral techniques with humanistic, client-centered conversation. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and methods that encourage present-moment awareness and values-based action.

   Debbie describes her style as solution-focused and collaborative. She will tailor conversations and a treatment plan to fit each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are intended to be a mix of talking, problem-solving, and practicing skills for everyday life.

   People seeking support with grief, addiction, anger, family problems, or life transitions may find her practical stance helpful. Additional areas she lists include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and post-traumatic stress.

   She is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and also lists CSW. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

2. How Debbie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle guidance to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use, improving routines, or tackling health behaviors.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens with empathy and supports people in discovering their own solutions, which can ease relationship concerns, parenting stress, and self-esteem struggles.
   
   Finding the best approach is a shared process. Debbie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on what works for the individual rather than assuming one path suits everyone.
   
   If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a schedule. Many people find video or phone sessions useful for continuity and for practicing skills between meetings.

4. 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

   Listed in

   Colorado

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns can Debbie help with?

   She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, addictions, and related mood and life-change concerns.

   What is her therapeutic approach like?

   Her style is warm, interactive, and solution-focused. She combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with client-centered conversation and mindfulness-informed tools.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   Debbie has 14 years of experience and a background that includes work with people facing trauma, emotional abuse, and a range of mood and family issues.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also lists CSW, and she is based in Colorado.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English only.

   Are international clients accepted?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

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

   How do I get started with Debbie?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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