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Dr. Debra Brown, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Debra

Dr. Debra Brown brings 27 years of behavioral health experience to her clinical work in Georgia.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people navigate challenges such as addiction, relationship and family struggles, anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, and ADHD while also addressing related concerns like self-esteem, stress, intimacy difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes listening and creating a respectful environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and make meaningful changes.

Dr. Brown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and holds the CSW credential, and she draws on a blend of evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and client-centered techniques.

That range allows her to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, whether the work centers on coping with life transitions, managing mood and bipolar symptoms, or improving communication and relationship patterns. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values; it supports work on anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, which is useful for issues like mood disorders, anxiety, and many stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns rooted in early connections and can help when relationship difficulties, attachment issues, or intimacy problems are central.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then tailor and adjust methods together so the work fits the client's needs rather than imposing a single model.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase practical access and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow consistent work on skills, emotional processing, and relationship patterns from different locations and can be arranged to suit varied routines and time zones.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and many related challenges such as self-esteem, stress, and intimacy-related issues.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The practice combines client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-based therapy to help clients build coping skills and pursue meaningful change.
How much clinical experience does this provider have?
She has 27 years of experience in behavioral health working with diverse populations and a broad set of presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as an LCSW and holds a CSW credential, with license identifier GA LCSW CSW002411, and practices from Georgia.
Are services available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients according to the practice details.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

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 OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / 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

What Debra can help with

Dr. Debra Brown works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and self esteem.

Debra has worked closely with individuals, families, couples, and military personnel.

How Debra approaches therapy

Debra's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Debra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 27 years of clinical experience.