Therapist profile
Dr. Debra Brown, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Dr. Debra Brown, LCSW - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW002411
- NPI1285809368
- Experience27 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- CBT for behavior change
- DBT emotion skills
- ACT values work
About Debra
Dr. Debra Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 27 years of behavioral health experience. She works with adults facing anger, relationship strain, addiction, anxiety, depression, and stress. Sessions address practical problems like sleep, eating concerns, work pressure, and parenting strain.
Dr. Brown draws from several evidence-based approaches to help people manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot patterns of thinking that feed anger and distress. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing intense feelings and improving coping strategies.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is part of her approach when people want to clarify values and act in ways that matter to them despite difficult emotions. Attachment-Based ideas help when past relationships shape current reactions and connection issues. Client-Centered methods keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities and immediate concerns.
Her background includes many settings over nearly three decades, which gives a broad view of how stress shows up in work and home life. She can talk through grief, trauma, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to adoption or aging. She also supports people navigating LGBT-related issues and life transitions.
Practical skills, short-term strategies, and ongoing work are all options depending on what a person needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger that gets in the way of relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that increase anger and anxiety. It often involves practical exercises to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide whether short-term skill work, values-based ACT work, or a mix of approaches best fits the situation. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work days, avoiding travel, or maintaining continuity when life is busy. Others prefer a shorter check-in or a session without video to lower bandwidth needs. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when scheduling to match sessions to everyday routines.Areas of focus
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside issues like relationship conflict, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and work pressure.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work draws on CBT, DBT, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 27 years of behavioral health experience across multiple clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and also holds the CSW credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.