Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Debbie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Debbie
Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who helps people navigate intense emotions and life transitions. She draws on 14 years of experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. Her style is warm and interactive, and she emphasizes respect and compassion in every session.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to tailor care. That can mean talking through thinking patterns, practicing new coping skills, or working on emotional regulation.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative - she listens first, then helps build steps that fit daily life. Debbie trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. Over the years she has worked with people facing grief, addictions, ADHD, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
She also supports concerns tied to family of origin, communication problems, and caregiver stress. Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered approaches. She adapts tools from these models to the person in front of her rather than following one rigid plan.
People often seek her help for anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, life changes, or ongoing worry. She aims to create a clear treatment plan and practical skills so clients can manage emotions more effectively and move toward goals.
What Debbie works with
Everything Debbie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Debbie's practice.
- 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 lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anger, ADHD-related frustration, and mood symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact when traumatic reactions are present.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will listen to your goals and preferences, explain different options, and work together to find what fits best. Plans can change over time as progress is made and new needs appear.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and exercises, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still using the therapist's preferred methods.
Questions people ask about Debbie
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on respect and sensitivity. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and uses practical tools to build skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker in Colorado with the credentials LCSW and CSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.