Dr. Debra Brown, LCSW, CSW
Experienced therapist helping people reshape their stories
Details
| Name | Dr. Debra Brown |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW |
| Based in | Georgia |
| Licensed in | Georgia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 27 |
About Debra
Dr. Debra Brown offers steady, experienced support for people facing major life strains. She brings 27 years of clinical social work experience and meets people where they are.
Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at helping clients sort through grief, relationship problems, addiction concerns, anxiety, and major life transitions. She uses practical conversation and listening as a starting point. Sessions focus on understanding the stories a person tells about themselves and how those stories shape choices and feelings.
Background and approach
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult experiences, and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to build new ways of coping. Dr. Brown holds a LCSW and a CSW and practices in Georgia.
Over nearly three decades she has worked across many settings and with a wide range of life challenges, including chronic illness, caregiving stress, trauma and issues related to identity. This breadth informs a flexible, respectful style in session. Clients can expect clear invitations to reflect and try different strategies between appointments.
She emphasizes small, doable steps that connect to a client’s values and goals. The work is collaborative – she and the client map out what to try and then review what helps. Sessions are available through multiple online formats, making it possible to continue work around busy schedules or when travel is difficult.
Dr. Brown welcomes conversations about practical goals such as improving sleep, managing anger, or rebuilding trust after loss.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Debra works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Debra among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Debra directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Debra directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work online
Dr. Brown often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people rewrite the stories that shape their lives and build practical ways to act on what matters. Narrative Therapy looks at how events are organized into personal stories and helps people find alternative, more helpful meanings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that align with personal values.She approaches this as a team effort. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will check in about what feels useful, adjust methods, and plan concrete steps that match a client’s goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text is useful for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep steady progress despite busy schedules or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing addictions, relationship and family strain, anger, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, among other challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, using Narrative approaches alongside ACT and CBT methods to reframe stories and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 27 years of behavioral health experience working in multiple settings and with a wide variety of life challenges.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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