Dr. Hadass Harel
Trauma-informed support with decades of experience
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About
Dr. Hadass Harel is a Massachusetts-licensed LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and trauma specialist with more than 30 years of experience working across several continents in settings that include war zones, human trafficking contexts, and inner-city communities.
Her work focuses on the wide range of concerns that can follow traumatic experiences, including anxiety, panic attacks, dissociative disorders, depression, anger, eating disorders, and addictions, with particular experience supporting people affected by opioid use. She also addresses the ways trauma can disrupt relationships and family life, as well as the strain that can come with medical illness, injury, and chronic pain.
Dr. Harel aims to provide a steady, honest space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. She recognizes that starting therapy can take real courage and approaches the first steps with care and respect for each person’s readiness and goals.
Her work focuses on the wide range of concerns that can follow traumatic experiences, including anxiety, panic attacks, dissociative disorders, depression, anger, eating disorders, and addictions, with particular experience supporting people affected by opioid use. She also addresses the ways trauma can disrupt relationships and family life, as well as the strain that can come with medical illness, injury, and chronic pain.
Dr. Harel aims to provide a steady, honest space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. She recognizes that starting therapy can take real courage and approaches the first steps with care and respect for each person’s readiness and goals.
- Location:
- Massachusetts, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Hebrew
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MA LMHC 3995
- NPI Number: 1467593491
- License: LMHC (Massachusetts)
Practical Online Therapy Grounded in Evidence-Based Methods
Dr. Hadass Harel draws from approaches that can be especially helpful for trauma-related stress, anxiety, and the ripple effects these experiences can have on mood, relationships, and daily functioning.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. In sessions, clients learn to notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable ways of responding, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and coping with stressful life circumstances.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. It can be a strong fit for people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in cycles that are hard to break.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method often used for traumatic experiences. It helps clients process difficult memories and reduce the intensity of how those experiences show up in the present.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Harel collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective over time, adjusting the focus as needs evolve.
Online therapy also makes support more accessible. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or limited local options.
How much experience does Dr. Hadass Harel have?
Dr. Hadass Harel has 30 years of experience.
Is Dr. Hadass Harel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Hadass Harel is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. License number: MA LMHC 3995.
In which languages does Dr. Hadass Harel provide therapy?
Dr. Hadass Harel provides therapy in English and Hebrew.
Where is Dr. Hadass Harel located?
Dr. Hadass Harel is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Dr. Hadass Harel as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Hadass Harel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Hadass Harel work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Hadass Harel works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Hadass Harel 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.