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Entry 130161Massachusetts / United States

Debra Grollman

Debra Grollman, LICSW

Massachusetts 30 years in practice

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LICSW - Relationships and Career

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Executive coaching
  • Stress and grief

About Debra

LICSW in Massachusetts with 30 years of practice, Debra Grollman focuses on relationship concerns, self-esteem, career and coaching, stress, anxiety, family issues, and grief. She works with adults who want practical help with motivation, confidence, and clarity. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation and problem-focused support.

Debra uses a client-centered approach. That means conversations start with what matters most to the person in the room. She listens to current struggles and preferences, then shapes the session to address immediate concerns like career choices or relationship strain.

Her experience includes work with executives and professionals seeking coaching-style support. Those sessions tend to focus on goal setting, decision making, and strengthening motivation. She also guides people coping with life transitions such as grief, aging issues, adoption and foster care related questions, and challenges tied to family of origin.

Debra addresses issues around body image, commitment concerns, jealousy, isolation, and self-love. She also brings experience with veteran and armed forces issues and matters related to prejudice and discrimination. Conversations move at the client’s pace and aim to point toward usable next steps.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Debra works to clarify priorities and helps people test small changes between meetings. The focus is on improving daily functioning, strengthening confidence, and managing stress and anxiety in ways that fit each person’s life.

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How Client-Centered Therapy is used in remote sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and experience. In practice that means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead on which issues to address. This approach helps when someone needs direct support for relationship problems, self-esteem, or decision making about work.

When coaching-style work is helpful, sessions can emphasize goal setting and practical steps. That format suits people who want clearer motivation, career planning, or short-term problem solving. The therapist adapts conversation style so each meeting feels useful and focused on next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. Clients help shape the plan and can adjust it over time as needs change.

The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people use sessions for focused conversation about immediate decisions or stress management.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with relationship issues, self-esteem, career and coaching, stress, anxiety, family concerns, and grief. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, aging issues, body image, and related areas.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She practices Client-Centered Therapy, which centers sessions on the client's concerns and preferences. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at practical problem solving.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical and coaching roles. That background includes work with executives and professionals seeking career-focused coaching.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a LICSW practicing in Massachusetts. Location information is provided so you can consider regional fit when choosing a therapist.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking tools before scheduling.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for the exact pricing that applies to you.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the next available steps.

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