I'm a Trauma specialist, licensed in Massachusetts, with over 30 years of work experience in several continents, from War Zones to Trafficking to Inner Cities. I'm experienced in the Whole spectrum of Trauma-generated symptoms, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Dissociation, Depression, Anger, Eating Disorders, Addictions, (in paricular to Opiates)- - plus the havoc that Trauma wreaks on relationships and family life - -And the particular Traumas of coping with Medical Illnesses, injuries and Chronic Pain. I work with my clients to create a safe and honest Space where any feelings or thoughts can be shared without judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take a lot of courage, so I am very proud of you for getting started !!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: 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
MA LMHC 3995
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So far everything has been good and been using some tools brought to me to help with certain things
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Hadass for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
Excellent therapist, professional and compassionate.
Written on Feb 01, 2026 after therapy with Hadass for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
She is thoughtful and intentional in her advice. She is kind in her manner and leads with compassion. A very supportive and enlightening therapist
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Hadass for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Very happy
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Hadass for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Harel couldn’t have been better to work with!
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Hadass for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues
After years of dealing with many therapists I have finally found the one who understands me, hears me, listens to me, and truly understands me! The advice Dr. Harel gives is so helpful and I am finally learning to heal and grow. I recommend Dr. Harel to anyone fighting to find their way to inner peace and self love. She will help you find your way back!
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Hadass for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd