Debbie McCown-Perkins

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting stress. She takes a warm, respectful approach and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Her style is interactive and down-to-earth, aimed at helping someone move toward a more satisfying life.

Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. She draws on 14 years of clinical experience working with people coping with emotional abuse, physical trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and grief. Her background includes supporting people through life changes, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.

In sessions she blends several approaches to match what a person needs. She uses elements of cognitive behavioral methods to address patterns of thinking and behavior. She incorporates client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to keep conversations grounded in the client's experience.

Debbie also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and dialectical behavior strategies when helpful. She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than follow a one-size-fits-all method. Her goal is to support people as they build coping skills, improve relationships, and find clearer direction.

People who choose her can expect straightforward, compassionate care from a Colorado-licensed social worker. She emphasizes collaboration and practical tools that fit into busy everyday lives.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and body sensations without judgment and can reduce reactivity to stress. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and to build emotional awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for depression, chronic stress, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center of the work, with the therapist offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to help someone find their own solutions. Together these approaches give a mix of practical skill-building, values-based action, and a supportive dialogue.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as work progresses. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits each person's life and needs.

Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, offer a quieter setting when that helps focus, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person appointment would be difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness, ACT, and client-centered exercises to work well in online conversations.