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LMHC

Dr. Hadass Harel, LMHC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Hebrew
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About Hadass

Dr. Hadass Harel draws on 30 years of clinical practice to offer trauma-informed care that blends attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, and body-mind approaches.

Background and approach

Dr. Harel is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts who has worked across diverse settings and continents, bringing experience from high-stress environments into a thoughtful, evidence-informed practice.

Her work focuses on how trauma and chronic stress affect mood, relationships, coping, and daily functioning, and she addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, eating issues, grief, and ADHD. Clients can expect a nonjudgmental therapeutic space where difficult feelings and memories are explored with honesty and compassion.

She also supports people navigating medical illness, chronic pain, dissociation, and the relational fallout of trauma, as well as challenges around intimacy, communication, and identity. Dr.

Harel communicates in English and Hebrew and accepts international clients, offering a range of session formats to fit different needs. Interested individuals begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability through the Start Therapy process.

Integrating trauma‑informed and skills-based therapy online

Dr. Harel commonly uses attachment-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape patterns of connection and emotional regulation, helping people address trust, intimacy, and relational wounds. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problems with daily functioning.

She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation and coping strategies are central goals, teaching practical techniques for distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Together these approaches offer a mix of insight, skills training, and symptom-focused work that can be adapted to each person’s circumstances. Finding the right combination is collaborative: the therapist and client explore goals, symptoms, and personal preferences to determine the best fit and adjust methods as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, medical care, or travel and allow continuity of care for international clients or those with mobility or time constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Harel work with?
She addresses a wide range of issues related to trauma and stress including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, chronic pain, and ADHD among others.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, drawing on attachment work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, EMDR, and hypnotherapy to tailor interventions to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Harel has three decades of clinical experience working across varied settings and geographic regions, which informs her work with complex trauma and related symptoms.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with the listed credential MA LMHC 3995 and practices with that licensure noted for her work.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live outside Massachusetts.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Hebrew