- Anger management skills
- Trauma recovery work
- CBT and ACT methods
About Debbie
Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, and stress. Her practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and coping with life changes.
She trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. Over more than a decade she has supported people recovering from physical trauma and emotional abuse, and those managing mood disorders like bipolar and depression. Her background includes work with caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and aging or geriatric concerns.
Her day-to-day approach blends practical cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered conversation. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy where helpful. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings and on building skills for handling anger, stress, and intense emotions.
In sessions she keeps a conversational and interactive style. Clients can expect direct discussion of patterns that drive anger and frustration, practice of coping tools, and development of alternatives to reactivity. She also offers work aimed at improving communication and reducing conflict that fuels resentment.
Her practice addresses a wide range of life issues beyond anger, including grief, eating struggles, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and she sees clients in Colorado. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats that fit your situation.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anger, anxiety, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce reactivity and mood symptoms. It is commonly used for anger, depression, and anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distress linked to traumatic memories and can be part of trauma recovery plans.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan grows from practical needs and the client’s preferences rather than a single fixed method.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid travel time to appointments. It also lets people practice new skills in the context of daily life and bring real examples to sessions. Speak with the therapist during the first contact to clarify formats and how online sessions would be arranged.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, stress, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, client-centered approach that mixes practical cognitive-behavioral tools with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.