Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

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7 Endorsed

Wenham, MA 01984

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Unaddressed grief, especially in early adulthood, can lead to long-term challenges, leaving individuals feeling stuck. Grief isn't a one-time experience—we are called to revisit and process it with each major life transition. By facing grief early, we allow space for healing and growth, preventing it from becoming an emotional burden that hinders well-being over time. In a few weeks, we're launching an in-person grief group, "No One Should Grieve Alone," for adults in their 20s and 30s who have experienced loss. This group offers a rare chance to work through grief within a community of peers who understand loss.

Finding spaces to grieve with others is difficult, especially for adults whose grief feels out of sync with peers. Adeline Dettor, LICSW, leads "No One Should Grieve Alone," an expertly crafted in-person group in Cambridge. It’s a rare space to process grief together, guided by a seasoned therapist, and an invaluable addition to individual therapy.

Grief, when left unhealed, becomes a weight we carry through life, but when faced and processed, it opens the door to more love, emotional freedom and well-being, allowing us to live fully once again. Time is of the essence! No One Should Grieve Alone grief group is starting soon, so contact us now for more details.

Call or Email Kristina Harter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 858-6389

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1A Wellness

Wenham, MA 01984

(617) 858-6389

1A Wellness

Cambridge, MA 02138

1A Wellness is open for in-person therapy and teletherapy.

I accept insurance

I see groups

Dr. Harter is the founder of 1A Wellness where we are driven to provide exceptional therapy so that clients can transform their lives.

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1A Wellness

Wenham, MA 01984

(617) 858-6389

1A Wellness

Cambridge, MA 02138

1A Wellness is open for in-person therapy and teletherapy.

I accept insurance

I see groups

Dr. Harter is the founder of 1A Wellness where we are driven to provide exceptional therapy so that clients can transform their lives.

Finances

Fees

Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

I help people file their out-of-network claims
Out of Network

I am an out-of-network provider. I provide superbills for clients to submit their out-of-network claims and help you navigate reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

I am an out-of-network provider. I provide superbills for clients to submit their out-of-network claims and help you navigate reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 8210 Kristina Harter
In Practice for 22 Years
Attended doctorate, UNC Chapel Hill / post doctoral fellowship, Harvard Medical School, PhD, Graduated 2002

Our clinicians understand how to heal pain and how to help clients move forward so that they can make enduring changes and live fuller lives. We cannot change the past. But by investing in therapy, clients can reclaim their lives and change the future.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Judith Herman's work teaches us that trauma recovery is a process of reclaiming safety, memory, and connection. Grounded in empirically informed practices, this journey helps survivors rebuild shattered trust and integrate their experiences. Through structured, evidence-based tools, individuals can transform trauma into a narrative of resilience, finding empowerment and healing in the process.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

7 Endorsements

Michaela Mendelsohn

Psychologist, PhD

Kristina is a highly valued and respected colleague of many years. She is a smart, warm, creative and compassionate clinician, and these qualities are also exemplified in the high calibre therapists she employs at her group practice, 1AWellness.

Carrie Potter

Psychologist, PhD

Couples who are looking to do shorter-term work to improve their communication and help their relationship flourish should seek out Kristina - she is an amazing and experienced therapist who helps couples make meaningful changes quickly.

Laura Winters Unsworth

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Dr. Harter is a highly sought after therapist for a good reason - she does not waste her patients' time and will inspire you to work hard on behalf of your own happiness and the people that you love. That is what I have seen.

Adeline Dettor

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Dr. Harter provides excellent care in a number of specialized areas, particularly Internal Family Systems therapy and short-term couples therapy. She is an attentive listener and is able to seamlessly reflect the core points of clients' stories.

Dr. Brittany Sterling

Psychologist, PhD

If you are able to get in to see Dr. Harter, you are one of the lucky ones! I cannot recommend her more highly. She is one of the rare seasoned clinicians who has maintained a great heart for therapy and is a true expert in short-term therapy and coaching.

David Goldfinger

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Kristina Harter is an exceptional therapist who draws from a broad array of treatment approaches and theoretical frameworks to meet the unique needs of her clients. Those I have referred to her have all benefited greatly from her care.

Jennifer DeLorenzo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Jennifer DeLorenzo, LCSW, LICSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Grieving is not a linear path but a process of transformation. It allows us to honor the depth of our love and the significance of our loss. Through grief, we confront the pain, give voice to our sorrow, and, in time, find a way to integrate the loss into our lives. It is through this process that we begin to heal, finding meaning and connection, and ultimately, we learn to live fully again.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

Groups

Women's Trauma Group (virtual group)

Hosted by

Kristina Harter

1A Wellness offers a virtual, 12-week group where members identify and pursue a personal goal related to their healing from trauma while receiving support and feedback from others. Given the potential for trauma-oriented work to bring up painful feelings, this group is for women with relatively stable life circumstances, some good supports and coping skills for managing symptoms, and not actively self-harming or abusing substances. More details can be found at www.1awellness.com/groups-and-workshops/

Expertise

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Group Meets

Every Mon 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

1A Wellness - Online

Cambridge, MA 02138

Email Kristina Harter about this group or call - (617) 858-6389

Grief Processing Group for Young Adults

Hosted by

Kristina Harter

We are not meant to grieve alone. This is a closed time-limited group for people in their 20s and 30s who have experienced a loss in the recent or distant past, guided by a therapist who encourages self-reflection, expression, and discussion. The focus is on listening to and honoring one another’s stories rather than advice-giving, and on engaging with reflective and contemplative healing practices and materials to support the grieving process. Spots are limited so reach out today.

Expertise

Grief

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every Wed

Location

1A Wellness Psychotherapy Group

Cambridge, MA 02138

Email Kristina Harter about this group or call - (617) 858-6389

Location

Primary Location

1A Wellness

Wenham, MA 01984

(617) 858-6389

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My website

Additional Location

1A Wellness

Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 858-6389

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood 9

1A Wellness is open for in-person therapy and teletherapy.

Call for a free consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD

1A Wellness is open for in-person therapy and teletherapy.

Call for a free consultation now - (617) 858-6389

Kristina Harter

Psychologist, PhD