A gay-affirming therapy is about supporting you in affirming and integrating your own identity, helping you become the fullest, most brilliant and powerful version of you. Dr. Harel recognizes sexual orientation and gender identity as central to our experience, integrating it into the process of healing and transformation. Is Dr. Harel Experienced with LGBTQI+ Clients? 

Yes. He has extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, focusing on identity challenges, relationship stress, trauma, and navigating Los Angeles’ cultural pressures. Throughout past years of clinical work Dr. Harel has worked with same-sex male and female couples, trans-couples, as well as cis-individuals in a variety of monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.

Yes. Sessions address communication, trauma, conflict resolution, intimacy, and challenges unique to gay relationships, including coming out differences and external pressures.

Internalized homophobia, family or religious rejection, bullying, dating anxiety, and societal pressures, as well as more traditional definitions of trauma related to experiences of sexual and physical violence and life-threatening events. Dr. Harel uses hypnotherapy as well as cognitive models of trauma work (Cognitive Processing Therapy) to alleviate the post trauma symptoms and restore wellbeing.

Yes. Sessions support reconciling faith with sexual identity, managing guilt, and aligning personal values with authentic self-expression.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is strictly maintained across the board. Anything you disclose in therapy is confidential, which means it will not be shared with anyone else without your written consent. There are few exceptions related to personal safety or safety of other people: If you disclose being a danger to self or others, or, if you report abuse or neglect of a child, an elderly or a disabled person, confidentiality will no longer be a priority and we will have to make sure you and others are safe.

Yes. Therapy addresses pressures from social media, nightlife, and dating apps, teaching strategies to approach dating and relationships confidently.

Fees vary by session type. Contact the office for details and sliding scale or package options.

Many plans cover sessions. Your insurance carrier can provide further clarity.

Yes. Mornings, late evenings and occasionally even weekends are available.

Yes. Dr. Harel creates a safe, structured environment where your identity is respected and growth is practical and measurable. You can start with a complimentary phone consultation – call Dr. Harel and present any questions you might have to assure you are a good fit for each other.

Yes. Therapy explores communication, boundaries, consent, and emotional management in non-monogamous  relational structures, along with other concerns that come up.

Most clients notice meaningful change within 8–10 weekly sessions, including reduced anxiety, improved relationships, and increased confidence in personal and professional life.