Debbie McCown-Perkins, LCSW, CSW

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado who brings a warm, interactive style to counseling. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University, and is credentialed as LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (Clinical Social Worker).

She has supported people dealing with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, career transitions, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her experience also extends to grief, caregiving stress, addiction, and life changes that can leave people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, client-centered principles and solution-focused strategies, allowing sessions to be tailored to each person’s needs. She aims to offer respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care in a nonjudgmental atmosphere, collaborating with clients to shape a treatment plan that fits their goals and preferences.

Debbie encourages those who are ready to pursue a more fulfilling life and offers supportive guidance as they take the first steps toward change. She looks forward to working with individuals who seek practical tools and empathetic support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Debbie McCown-Perkins

Debbie McCown-Perkins draws from several well-established approaches to help clients address their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, often used for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and active listening so clients feel heard and supported while they explore values, relationships, and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Debbie works together with each client to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts treatment over time to ensure the approach remains helpful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most accessible. This range of options helps therapists and clients maintain continuity of care and find routines that support steady progress.