Dr. Debra Brown

Supportive clinician blending practical strategies and compassion

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience: 27 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Debra

Dr. Debra Brown brings 27 years of behavioral health experience to her work and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She is a licensed social worker (LCSW, CSW) based in Georgia who combines practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients move toward clearer priorities and better day-to-day functioning. Her background includes long-term clinical work across varied settings and with diverse presenting problems, which informs a flexible approach tailored to each person's needs.

Using evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she blends structured techniques with attention to values and relationships. Dr.

Brown aims to create an accepting space where difficult emotions and sensitive topics can be explored and where clients can build concrete skills for coping, communication, and decision-making. She accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; it can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning skills to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action, which often helps with coping, life transitions, and persistent worries. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and intimacy, supporting work on relationship struggles and connection issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and how different methods feel in practice, adjusting the plan as needed so therapy fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make scheduling easier across time zones and life demands, and they allow people to engage in therapy from locations that suit them while maintaining continuity of care when routines change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, and many life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her approach mixes structured, skills-based techniques with client-centered listening; she frequently uses CBT alongside ACT, attachment-informed work, and DBT skills depending on client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 27 years of behavioral health experience to her practice, with long-term clinical work across varied settings and presenting problems.

What credentials and location are noted?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with license details GA LCSW CSW002411 and is located in Georgia.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and can provide services to people outside the U.S.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English