Dr. Hadass Harel, LMHC
Trauma-focused LMHC with global clinical experience
- Trauma and addiction expertise
- 30 years experience
- English and Hebrew
About Dr. Hadass Harel
Dr. Hadass Harel is a trauma specialist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 30 years of clinical experience. Her career has taken her across several continents, including work in war zones, human trafficking contexts, and underserved inner-city communities. She treats the broad range of trauma-related symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, dissociative disorders, depression, anger, eating disorders, and addictions, with particular experience addressing opiate dependence. She also supports people managing the ripple effects of trauma on relationships and family life, as well as the challenges that accompany medical illness, injury, and chronic pain.
Dr. Harel draws on multiple therapeutic methods - including Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and hypnotherapy - to tailor care to each person’s needs. She provides a nonjudgmental, honest space where difficult thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage. Dr. Harel offers services in English and Hebrew and is accepting international clients.
Dr. Harel draws on multiple therapeutic methods - including Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and hypnotherapy - to tailor care to each person’s needs. She provides a nonjudgmental, honest space where difficult thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage. Dr. Harel offers services in English and Hebrew and is accepting international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Hadass Harel have?
Dr. Hadass Harel has 30 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Dr. Hadass Harel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are MA LMHC 3995.
In which languages does Dr. Hadass Harel provide therapy?
Dr. Harel provides therapy in English and Hebrew.
Where is Dr. Hadass Harel located?
Dr. 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. 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 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care for trauma and recovery
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In plain terms, it explores how past attachments influence emotional responses and relationship challenges, and it can help people rebuild secure ways of relating to others.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop more effective coping strategies.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach designed to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often used when past events continue to cause intrusive memories, strong emotions, or avoidance behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Harel works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with licensed professionals makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, reach support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care despite life changes.