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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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
Dr. Harel is very kind and understanding and is okay with whatever you’re most comfortable with and she is straightforward so you actually know what she is talking about she’s helped me more in the first session than my last therapist helped me in months I’d definitely recommend her.
Written on Jan 21, 2024 after therapy with Hadass for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best therapist I've ever had
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Hadass for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
An excellent experience! She is insightful, knowledgeable, straightforward, and spot on!
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Hadass for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really appreciated Dr. Harel's experience with trauma and most importantly her belief that one can heal from it. I have benefited greatly from working with her and feel more confident than ever in my abilities to live the best life possible.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Hadass for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief