Debbie McCown-Perkins, LCSW, CSW

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and caregiving strain. She draws on 14 years of experience and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk about what matters to them. Her tone is warm and interactive, and she supports people ready to make small changes toward a more satisfying life.

She uses a mix of practical techniques and person-focused listening. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, trying new coping skills, and setting manageable goals. Debbie tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using one fixed method.

Her background includes 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 also holds a CSW credential. That training underpins work with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, and stress related to caregiving and aging.

Debbie integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based practices, dialectical skills, and EMDR-informed techniques when appropriate. She helps people cope with life changes, rebuild self-esteem, and manage intense feelings like anger or shame.

People often come for help with family-of-origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, and the practical and emotional strain of caregiving. She emphasizes collaboration and real-world strategies that fit into everyday life.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and finding direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and stress management.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-based exercise in one session and a deeper processing method in another so the plan matches progress.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use online work to teach new skills, support caregivers managing stress, and guide people through grief or life changes without requiring a commute.