- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and panic
- Addiction support
About Hadass
Dr. Hadass Harel is a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the ripple effects these problems have on daily life. She practices in Massachusetts and communicates in English and Hebrew.
Her work emphasizes clear, direct care for people facing intense stressors. She draws on approaches such as attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical skills, EMDR, and hypnotherapy to address symptoms like panic, dissociation, and mood instability. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming symptoms and restore clearer thinking.
Dr. Harel has worked across many settings and challenging situations, including war zones, human trafficking contexts, and inner-city environments. That background informs how she responds to crisis, chronic pain, medical illness, and caregiver strain. She pays attention to how trauma affects relationships and daily routines.
In sessions she offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental space for people to say what they are feeling and thinking. Practical coping skills and behavioral choices are part of the work, alongside processing painful memories when appropriate. She also addresses issues like addiction, eating concerns, and intimacy-related struggles.
Starting therapy can feel difficult, and Dr. Harel acknowledges that step. People who want to begin follow a short matching process to connect and schedule a time to talk.
Her work emphasizes clear, direct care for people facing intense stressors. She draws on approaches such as attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical skills, EMDR, and hypnotherapy to address symptoms like panic, dissociation, and mood instability. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming symptoms and restore clearer thinking.
Dr. Harel has worked across many settings and challenging situations, including war zones, human trafficking contexts, and inner-city environments. That background informs how she responds to crisis, chronic pain, medical illness, and caregiver strain. She pays attention to how trauma affects relationships and daily routines.
In sessions she offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental space for people to say what they are feeling and thinking. Practical coping skills and behavioral choices are part of the work, alongside processing painful memories when appropriate. She also addresses issues like addiction, eating concerns, and intimacy-related struggles.
Starting therapy can feel difficult, and Dr. Harel acknowledges that step. People who want to begin follow a short matching process to connect and schedule a time to talk.
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 therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions. Online sessions using this approach often look at how connection and trust form, and then practice new ways of relating that reduce distress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote work this can mean setting small behavior goals, tracking reactions between sessions, and rehearsing new skills during video or phone meetings.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses disturbing memories and the symptoms they cause. In an online setting EMDR may involve guided attention techniques and talking through distressing material with the therapist's support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and less travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online care can make regular sessions fit better into everyday life while focusing on the same skills and processing work used in office-based therapy.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist handle?
She works with trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship and intimacy issues among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical. She offers a nonjudgmental space and uses skills-based work alongside memory processing when needed.
How long has she been practicing and where has she worked?
She has 30 years of experience and has worked in a range of settings, including war zones, human trafficking contexts, and inner-city environments.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LMHC, with an MA and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.