Deborah Gromack, LMHC

Deborah Gromack is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a nationally board-certified Music Therapist. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1988 and completed a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a concentration in Music Therapy at Lesley University in 1998. Her training and certifications reflect a long-standing commitment to combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts methods.

Early in her career she worked as a research assistant on studies of mother-infant relationships, served as a public school teacher, and acted as a civil rights and fair housing advocate, helping to launch a HUD-funded organization focused on equitable housing practices. A multicultural music benefit connected her to the unifying power of music, sparking an interest that led her to study Music Therapy and integrate it into clinical work.

During graduate training she worked with children with developmental delays, war refugees, and older adults facing health and aging challenges, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Since becoming certified in 1998, she has practiced as a music therapist, expressive arts therapist, and licensed mental health counselor, supporting children, young adults, and adults with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and major life transitions.

Deborah views expressive and creative arts as a container for emotions and experiences that can be hard to name. Music, art, poetry, theatre, storytelling, and writing are tools she offers to help clients clarify and express what might be difficult to say in words alone. Her clinical orientation is client-centered - she encourages clients to lead the therapeutic process while she provides support, respect, and professional guidance. She invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more and to discuss whether creative arts approaches might be a helpful part of their work together.

Approaches in online therapy and creative care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist adopts a supportive stance, listens deeply, and helps clients explore their feelings and choices so they can define goals and move at their own pace. This approach is useful for people navigating life transitions, grief, or relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and develop more effective ways of coping. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and change patterns that interfere with daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on strengths and achievable steps toward change, emphasizing small, practical solutions and measurable progress. It works well for clients seeking clear goals, brief interventions, or support in overcoming immediate challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Deborah works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from different approaches to suit the individual.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and location. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, continue work between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.