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I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Colorado. I have a BS degree in PSychology and a masters in Social Work from Walla Walla University. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, in a non-judgemental atmosphere. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debbie McCown-Perkins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. McCown-Perkins is an incredible therapist. She is a great listener and has great advice to give.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She gives me a maternal feel. She's very understanding. Living in the UK and her being from US though the signal with live calls aren't always best
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debbie has given me wonderful and practical advice, having demystified therapy and turning it into something very functional for myself. Highly adaptable.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is very welcoming and friendly. I have come a long way with her help!
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Debbie was great to work with and was very helpful in giving options and ways to work through the grief associated with losing a close friend of mine. I feel that I was able to work through this grief in a healthy way with the help of Debbie.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
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Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Debbie listens patiently and in a non-judgemental way. She gently offers opinions (which I appreciate) and asks pertinent questions to guide self reflection, which is key to uncovering motivations. I'm enjoying our sessions.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I really felt comfortable with Debbie and even though I've had alot of Big changes in my life over the last 2 years, she helped me understand that my biggest problem that I have is that I am a passive personality.Deb gave me homework that helped me see different ways to express what my needs and desires are without being a pushover for everyone to walk over.
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Debbie is knowledgeable and friendly.
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I did not participate in any therapy sessions. I actually didn’t even show up to our scheduled appointment. And she continued to reach out to me to make sure that I was OK. I really really appreciated her efforts because I had Covid and it is nice to know that she cared enough to check on me.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Debbie is patient and kind, she helps me navigate my feelings and emotions. Debbie has helped me through some things that I would have not been able to do alone.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debbie is phenomenal. She is caring, kind, knowledgeable, supportive and nonjudgmental. She approaches everything from an open point of view and considers all aspects. She has helped me through some big things this year, and continues to support me every step of the way. I am so very grateful for her.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Debbie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Debbie always listens and provides good advice without judgment.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
She’s awesome
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Debbie is wise, sweet, understanding, and encouraging whilst also being realistic and professional. She helps to ground me when I’m anxious or need validation. She helped me overcome an extremely hard obstacle. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I am in my second week and I have found it to be very helpful and comforting to have a safe place to talk about my mental health. Debbie made me feel at ease right away.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Debbie is skilled in her profession, but she also possesses qualities I've felt so many other therapists lack. Kind, gentle, empathetic, sympathetic, understanding, relatable. I would recommend anyone to Debbie. Especially if you're over sensitive and emotional, like I am =D
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Better help is an amazingly simple way to find a counselor. It’s like finding a new best friend that has her degree! This is convenient, professional, help in the palm of you hand!
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
Debbie is super nice and I really like talking to her!
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Debbie is awesome! She is personal, inquisitive and realistic when it comes to everything we talk about.
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Debbie has been a wonderful counselor. She is kind and caring, and has replied to me in a timely manner every time. She is attentive during our sessions and has addressed my main concerns. I would recommend her to anybody.
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She is very friendly and gives me constructive guidance and aids me to the best of her ability though there is a cultural difference.
Written on Oct 19, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
She is kind and interactive. I feel listened to.
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Debbie was supportive, understanding and non-judgmental and offered realistic solutions to issues that could be sustained and developed. She was always prompt in replying or scheduling sessions, and always on time for our chats. Talking to her felt natural and she has a way of putting you at ease and letting you talk without asking leading questions. She helped me put down goals and have realistic expectations from my interactions. Thanks!
Written on Oct 11, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Debbie is attentive and a good listener. She helps me see understand why I feel the way that I do and suggests ways that I can deal with triggers of anxiety and stress. She is very understanding and supportive and helps me keep my life on track to feel better and gives me strategies that I can manage stressful events in my life. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Written on Oct 07, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve never felt so at ease to talk about fragile subjects with someone so quickly. We’ve had internet and video troubles but that’s not made me panic. She handles those situations well. We talk across different time zones easily. She’s gentle.
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Debbie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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