Debbie McCown-Perkins , LCSW, CSW

Debbie McCown-Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado who helps people facing a wide range of life challenges. She keeps sessions straightforward and compassionate, aiming to create a calm space where people can talk through their concerns and find practical steps forward.

She has 14 years of experience and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University. Debbie draws on that background to help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and stress. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, and major life changes.

Many clients seek her help after trauma or abuse, and she uses techniques suited to processing those experiences. She also addresses relationship and family strains, including blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiving stress.

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical tools - talking through thoughts and behaviors, building coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals. She adapts plans to each person's needs rather than following one fixed method.

Debbie combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-based strategies, client-centered listening, dialectical skills, and EMDR-related methods when appropriate. She works with parents on parenting concerns and with people facing identity and life-purpose questions. She offers services in English and sees clients across Colorado.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Online approaches that match your needs

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and finding direction after big changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase distress. This approach is useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their intensity using structured protocols that address disturbing images and beliefs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Debbie will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. Together they’ll try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay focused and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people see facial cues and practice in-the-moment skills. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and work well for check-ins. Live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins, short reflections, or when writing helps process emotions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping therapy practical and accessible.