Debbie McCown-Perkins

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, and related struggles. She speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Her style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. She is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and has 14 years of experience. Over that time she has supported people dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR when those methods fit the goals.

Debbie tailors treatment to each person's needs and keeps the pace practical. She often helps people learn coping skills, manage intense emotions, and rebuild day-to-day routines. She offers support for parenting stress, caregiver burnout, adoption and foster care concerns, and life transitions.

If someone is ready to try therapy, Debbie guides the first steps and helps set realistic goals. The focus is on small, steady changes that lead to better functioning and a stronger sense of purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-driven action. In practice this means learning to accept difficult emotions while choosing small, meaningful steps toward a better life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing specific skills to change them. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method meant to reduce distress linked to past events and to help process painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person's goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions. Together they will try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their daily environment and bring real-life situations directly into conversation during sessions.