Deborah Gromack, LMHC
LMHC blending expressive arts with clinical therapy
- Client-centered care
- Creative arts integration
- Trauma and grief experience
About Deborah Gromack
Deborah Gromack is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts who brings decades of experience working with people across the lifespan. She combines traditional talk therapy with expressive arts tools, including music, to help clients process emotions, build coping skills, and navigate major life changes. As a board-certified music therapist and a practitioner trained in expressive therapies, she draws on creative modalities when they suit a client's goals and comfort level, always allowing the client to guide the process.
Her professional path began with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and later expanded with a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a concentration in Music Therapy from Lesley University, completed in 1998. Early roles included research on mother-infant relationships, teaching in public schools, and advocacy work promoting fair housing, experiences that shaped her interest in how relationships and community influence well-being. A long-standing attraction to music and its ability to bridge differences led her to formal training in music therapy.
Since earning her qualifications, she has worked as a music therapist, expressive arts therapist, and mental health counselor with older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with children and adults on the autism spectrum, and with individuals facing developmental delays. In her clinical practice she has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family challenges, addiction, parenting concerns, career stress, and sleep difficulties.
Deborah’s orientation is client-centered - she views the person seeking help as the expert on their life and collaborates to create a therapeutic relationship that feels respectful and empowering. She believes the stories people tell about themselves shape thoughts, feelings, and actions, and she aims to meet each person where they are, offering creative arts interventions when helpful and otherwise prioritizing the approach that best fits the client’s needs.
Her professional path began with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and later expanded with a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a concentration in Music Therapy from Lesley University, completed in 1998. Early roles included research on mother-infant relationships, teaching in public schools, and advocacy work promoting fair housing, experiences that shaped her interest in how relationships and community influence well-being. A long-standing attraction to music and its ability to bridge differences led her to formal training in music therapy.
Since earning her qualifications, she has worked as a music therapist, expressive arts therapist, and mental health counselor with older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with children and adults on the autism spectrum, and with individuals facing developmental delays. In her clinical practice she has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family challenges, addiction, parenting concerns, career stress, and sleep difficulties.
Deborah’s orientation is client-centered - she views the person seeking help as the expert on their life and collaborates to create a therapeutic relationship that feels respectful and empowering. She believes the stories people tell about themselves shape thoughts, feelings, and actions, and she aims to meet each person where they are, offering creative arts interventions when helpful and otherwise prioritizing the approach that best fits the client’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah Gromack have?
Deborah Gromack has 27 years of experience.
Is Deborah Gromack a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC. License details: MA LMHC LMHC6604.
In which languages does Deborah Gromack provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Gromack located?
She is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Deborah Gromack as my therapist?
You can work with Deborah Gromack through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deborah Gromack work with international clients?
Yes, Deborah Gromack works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Gromack cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Creative and Practical Approaches for Online Therapy
Deborah draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods to guide online work in ways that match each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead and creates space for self-exploration, which is useful for building trust and clarifying values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying goals and practical steps toward change, helping people make measurable progress when time or goals are specific.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, and she adapts techniques as the work evolves. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions whether someone prefers creative arts interventions or more structured skill-building.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing work to take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to connect from different locations, and to continue consistent care when in-person visits are impractical, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic collaboration with licensed professionals.