Dr. Hadass Harel

Seasoned trauma-informed clinician with CBT focus

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Hebrew

About Hadass

Dr. Hadass Harel brings a trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral approach to her work, blending practical skills with deeper exploration of relational patterns.

Background and approach

With 30 years of professional experience, she weaves together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, and other modalities to address anxiety, depression, addictions, and the many ways trauma shows up in daily life. Licensed in Massachusetts as an LMHC, Dr.

Harel has worked across diverse settings and challenging environments, and she focuses on consequences of trauma such as panic, dissociation, disrupted relationships, and the intersection of medical illness and chronic pain with mental health. She also attends to concerns including grief, intimacy issues, eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and caregiver strain.

Clients can expect a candid, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings are explored honestly and practically. Therapy emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, coping strategies, and attention to attachment patterns that influence relationships and well-being.

Her practice accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Hebrew.

Applying CBT and Attachment Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete skills and practice, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current relationship patterns and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy issues, codependency, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process, and the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may integrate skill-building, trauma-informed strategies, and relational exploration so the plan can evolve as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across time zones and locations, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and caregiver stress.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used?

The practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based work and other modalities, blending skills training with exploration of relational patterns and trauma-related symptoms.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Harel has three decades of experience working in a variety of settings and contexts, bringing long-term clinical perspective to complex trauma and its effects.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LMHC with credential details listed as MA LMHC 3995 and practices from Massachusetts.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States or speak Hebrew?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts therapy in both English and Hebrew.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees structured for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-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