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Dr. Debra Brown

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Dr. Debra Brown, LCSW, CSW

Georgia

LCSW in Georgia - family and relationship concerns

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About

  • Addictions
  • Parenting stress
  • CBT and ACT

About Debra

Dr. Debra Brown is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW with 27 years of behavioral health experience based in Georgia. She works with adults on relationship strain and parenting stress, as well as a wide range of emotional and life concerns. She speaks English and accepts international clients.

Brown helps people who are dealing with grief and loss, major life changes, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and caregiver stress are part of her regular work with adults.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new actions. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current struggles. Dialectical behavior skills and client-centered conversations are used to build practical coping tools and clearer communication in daily life.

Sessions tend to focus on concrete problems and small, manageable steps. Conversations include looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing coping skills, and trying out different ways to handle conflict or stress at home. She keeps language straightforward and concentrates on what can change in everyday routines.

Brown has worked with diverse populations in clinical settings and institutional environments during her career. People who are juggling difficult family dynamics, parenting demands, or major transitions can expect direct, goal-focused sessions that emphasize practical strategies and steady progress.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful steps rather than perfect change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and emotional responses, which can help with recurring conflict, intimacy concerns, and parenting tensions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their situation and goals. That collaboration includes checking how a technique feels in practice and adjusting the plan as needed so it fits daily life and responsibilities.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The focus remains on practical strategies, communication skills, and coping tools that translate into home and family settings.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with adults on relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related life stresses.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her sessions are pragmatic and conversational, using CBT, ACT, attachment ideas, DBT skills, and client-centered discussion to address daily problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of experience in behavioral health, including work in clinical and institutional settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Georgia as stated in her profile.

Can she work with people who are not in the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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