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Debbie McCown-Perkins

Debbie McCown-Perkins, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate LCSW helping build stronger self esteem

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14 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm conversational style
  • Practical skill building
  • Trauma-aware care

About Debbie

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who helps people facing low self esteem and related struggles. She uses a warm, respectful style and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Her approach is interactive and focused on practical change, so sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.

Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. She has 14 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and life transitions.

Her counseling style blends cognitive behavioral tools with humanistic, solution-focused methods. That means she will listen closely, help identify unhelpful patterns, and work with clients to build new skills and small habits. Sessions often include practical strategies to manage emotions and behavior between meetings.

Debbie also uses approaches that address traumatic memories and emotional regulation when needed. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. The aim is steady progress that fits daily life.

People who want clear, compassionate guidance and concrete steps to boost confidence and cope with stress may find her style a good match. If you are ready to try a new direction, she offers supportive, down-to-earth help to move forward.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can help with self esteem, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for depression, anxiety, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method often used for trauma that focuses on processing distressing memories and reducing their intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process can include mixing techniques from different approaches as progress is tracked.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone use audio-only if video is difficult, or focus on skills practice and worksheets between sessions. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, communication, and the type of work you want to do together.

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

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including self esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and relationship or family stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, blending cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and solution-focused approaches to create practical steps and supportive dialogue.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 14 years of clinical experience and has supported people with trauma, abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, and mood disorders.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She practices in Colorado and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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