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Dr. Debra Brown

Dr. Debra Brown, LCSW, CSW

Therapist · Georgia · 27+ years of experience

Support for life changes and relationships

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At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LCSW · No. CSW002411
NPI
1285809368

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  • Experienced clinician
  • Practical skills
  • Values driven care

About Debra

Dr. Debra Brown welcomes adults who are facing big life changes, relationship pain, or struggles with mood, stress, or substance use. She aims to make the first steps easier for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or drained. Dr. Brown offers steady, practical support and listens without judgment as people talk through what matters most to them.

She brings 27 years of behavioral health experience to sessions and uses that background to tailor help to each person. Sessions often focus on skills people can use right away, like managing strong emotions, improving communication, and coping with grief or caregiver strain. Dr. Brown also supports people dealing with chronic illness, addiction, or the stress of major life transitions.

Her approach draws from several well-known methods including acceptance-based work, attachment-focused ideas, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She works collaboratively to set goals and to pick strategies that fit a person’s daily life and values. Expect clear explanations, practical exercises, and time to practice new ways of handling problems.

Dr. Brown has experience with the LGBTQ community, military and veteran populations, and people navigating immigration or acculturation stress. She also helps those affected by adoption or foster care issues, abandonment, and aging or geriatric concerns. Her practice is grounded in respect and in helping people move toward more manageable, meaningful days.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Dr. Brown holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How her approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then take actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating. It can be useful for intimacy, communication, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills practice, which can help with mood, anxiety, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Brown uses these methods in a collaborative way, helping each person choose strategies that match their goals and daily life. Sessions include clear explanations, practice exercises, and adjustments as needs change.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same tools remotely that they use in person, such as mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments, and communication skills, so therapy can remain practical and goal oriented even when held at a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with a wide range of adult concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and skills-focused, blending acceptance work, attachment ideas, and cognitive-behavioral tools to address emotions, behavior, and relationships.

What is her professional background?

She has 27 years of behavioral health experience and has worked with diverse populations including veterans, LGBTQ people, and those coping with serious illness or addiction.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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