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Dr. Debra Brown

Therapist · Georgia

Experienced clinician helping people move past codependency and related struggles

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Dr. Debra Brown
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Georgia · CSW002411
NPI
1285809368
Experience
27 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia
  • 27 years experience
  • Values-based care
  • English sessions

About Debra

Dr. Debra Brown helps people who feel stuck by focusing on what matters to them. She is a licensed clinician with 27 years of experience and listens without judgment. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at practical change rather than labels.

She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also addresses challenges like stress, self‑esteem, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and career questions. Her work includes helping people cope with big life changes and parenting stress.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods with attention to personal values. Dr. Brown uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships.

Sessions are aimed at practical skills and clearer choices. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, tools to manage emotions, and steps to improve daily functioning. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.

Dr. Brown practices in Georgia and communicates in English. She accepts international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How her approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear about their values and take action even when emotions are difficult. It often focuses on small steps that build a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how relationship patterns developed and how they affect current connections, which can help with intimacy and codependency questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dr. Brown will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so people learn skills that matter to their daily life and relationships.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed, and offer alternatives when in‑person visits are difficult. Many people find the flexibility helpful for maintaining consistent progress while juggling work, family, and health demands.

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

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Brown work with?

She supports people facing addictions, relationship problems, codependency, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, self‑esteem issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct, supportive, and practical. She focuses on tools and choices people can use between sessions.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has 27 years of behavioral health experience working with diverse populations and complex challenges, emphasizing steady progress and real‑world strategies.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Are sessions available in other languages or outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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