- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
About Hadass
Dr. Hadass Harel is a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of clinical experience. She practices in Massachusetts and has worked across many settings, including conflict zones and communities affected by human trafficking. She helps people who are struggling with trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the ripple effects those problems cause in relationships and daily life.
Her approach combines practical strategies with attention to attachment and emotional patterns. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. She also draws on EMDR and hypnotherapy where appropriate to address traumatic memories.
Clients can expect direct, honest sessions where feelings and thoughts are welcomed without judgment. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps so people can see change between sessions. She also addresses the impact of medical illness, chronic pain, and caregiver stress on mood and functioning.
Dr. Harel works with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, eating and body image issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career stress. She also supports people facing issues tied to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, and domestic violence.
She speaks English and Hebrew and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Her approach combines practical strategies with attention to attachment and emotional patterns. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. She also draws on EMDR and hypnotherapy where appropriate to address traumatic memories.
Clients can expect direct, honest sessions where feelings and thoughts are welcomed without judgment. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps so people can see change between sessions. She also addresses the impact of medical illness, chronic pain, and caregiver stress on mood and functioning.
Dr. Harel works with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, eating and body image issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career stress. She also supports people facing issues tied to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, and domestic violence.
She speaks English and Hebrew and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Hebrew
How core approaches shape online work
Dr. Harel uses several trauma-informed methods that translate well to conversations and guided practices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change repeated dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with clear, step-by-step exercises to see what changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories through structured processing to reduce their emotional intensity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize based on progress and comfort.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, medical care, or caregiving, and the format can allow focused check-ins or longer processing sessions as needed. Some methods lend themselves to in-session skills practice or guided memory work, and the therapist will explain what to expect so sessions fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Harel helps people with trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, eating and body image issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and nonjudgmental, with practical steps between sessions. She combines talk-based work with skills practice and trauma-focused techniques.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in diverse settings, including conflict zones, human trafficking response, and inner-city communities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and practices as an LMHC in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The therapist’s original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.