Hello!
My name is Deborah Gromack. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and am licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I am also a nationally board-certified Music Therapist. I attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and received my Bachelor of Science degree in Developmental Psychology in 1988. During that time, I was a research assistant and worked on studies examining the relationship between mothers and their infants. After receiving my degree, I worked as a teacher within the public school system and as a civil rights and fair housing advocate and helped to start a HUD funded organization which promoted fair housing practices. During one of the organization's multi-cultural music benefits, I was moved by the music's power to bring people of different social, economic and cultural backgrounds together. I wanted to do this kind of wonderful work on my own, but I didn't know that I could and so I didn't believe that I could.
Soon after, I received a brochure about Music Therapy in the mail and became intrigued and so I began to research the profession. I discovered that Music Therapy was an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals (musictherapy.org/AMTA, 5/22/20). I decided to enroll in a Master's degree program in Expressive Therapies with a concentration in Music Therapy at Lesley University. During my training as a Music Therapist, I worked with children who were diagnosed with developmental delays, children who were war refugees, older adults who were dealing with health issues and issues around aging, and older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. I graduated with my Master's degree in Expressive Therapies with a concentration in Music Therapy from Lesley University in 1998. My education qualified me to take the exams for both Licensed Mental Health Counselor and board-certified Music Therapist and I've been certified in both since 1998.
Since that time, I have worked as a Music Therapist, Expressive Arts Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with older adults and adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, Children and Adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children and Adults with various developmental delays. In my practice as a Mental Health Counselor, I have worked with children, young adults and adults who are dealing with a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, family issues, to major life changes and trauma. It has been my experience that the expressive or creative arts therapies provide a person with a 'safe container' for thoughts and emotions which are difficult to hold and express. Music, art, poetry, theatre, storytelling and writing help us to clarity and to express those things which are difficult to express in any other way.
My clinical orientation is as a client-centered therapist. In seeking out help, you are taking an important step in advocating for yourself. I believe that you, the client, are the one who directs the therapeutic relationship. I fully acknowledge that seeking therapy is a powerful action and that it requires trust. You are opening yourself up to being seen and heard within a relationship with another person. You are the one who decides to take this step and it is important to acknowledge this.
I've told you a bit about myself because I have come to learn, both personally and professionally, that the stories which we tell influence our thoughts, our feelings, beliefs, intentions and actions in the world. Our stories shape our reality, they define where we are at. My clear intention is to meet you exactly where you are at and to offer help to you using the creative arts to assist you and it is entirely up to you if we decide to use them.
Please contact me if you are interested in working with me. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Deborah Gromack, M.A., MT-BC, LMHC
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LMHC 6604
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Absolutely amazing and wonderful
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Deborah has been an awesome help
To me. I feel like since I have come so far from where I started.
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve been working with Deborah for a few months now. I find her to be very supportive. I usually walk away (figuratively of course) from our sessions feeling better and more empowered. She doesn’t make me feel like a burden. I would recommend her counseling services.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very helpful, kind, comforting.
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks
Deborah is a knowledgeable and professional counselor, who does a great job of working to listen to and understand whatever problems might need to be worked through. Her expertise also help her suggest solutions and techniques that are both outside the box and effective. If you’ve matched with Deborah then you’re very lucky!
Written on Feb 02, 2021 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Deborah has been immensely helpful to me even in just the few sessions we have had together. She has never made me feel judged or beyond help, and as such I have felt comfortable enough to be completely vulnerable in our sessions. I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 29, 2020 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem