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Dr. Sean Senechal

PhD, MA, BCBA

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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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I serve individuals, students, couples, and families navigating hurdles: cognitive/behavioral (learning, anxiety, social interaction), life transitions, relationships, or gender/sexual/neuro-diversities. I help you move forward through education, training, or therapy giving you psychological tools (skills building, mind-body integration). I assist parents in navigating their child’s unique needs, Autism, ADHD, illness. I offer other service consultations: coaching on insurance reimbursement process, understanding mental/physical health medications & test results by integrating them in summary reports, for you/your providers to view.
A Professor of Biological Psychology & Mental Health, I provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed therapy & education. I use Ethical ABA, ACT, CBT, Psychotherapy, & Mindfulness for: -Communication, behavior, skills strategies. -College/career transitions.-Social skills for school, work, & relationships.- Educating on psychological/biological ailments.
Contact me to find out how we can team up as you work towards growing and adapting to life's challenges. Together, we will focus on achieving the self-efficacy and authenticity you need to reach your personal best. Start your or your family's growth and transformation today. Reach out to find out how we can work together with one call!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Senechal Consulting

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(650) 866-1499

Senechal Consulting

Palo Alto, CA 94306

I offer private expanded, customized therapy for children and adults with a compassionate and respectful approach, virtually.
I specialize in Neuro Diverse / Asperger's / Autism, Anxiety and Behavioral Issues 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (650) 866-1499
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Senechal Consulting

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(650) 866-1499

Senechal Consulting

Palo Alto, CA 94306

I offer private expanded, customized therapy for children and adults with a compassionate and respectful approach, virtually.
I specialize in Neuro Diverse / Asperger's / Autism, Anxiety and Behavioral Issues 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I accept private pay, out of network and will provide the superbills for the client to submit. Depending on your diagnosis, insurance reimburses. For ABA involving a child, parent engagement/training is crucial for that reimbursement.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499
"
I accept private pay, out of network and will provide the superbills for the client to submit. Depending on your diagnosis, insurance reimburses. For ABA involving a child, parent engagement/training is crucial for that reimbursement.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from BACB Sean Senechal
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended Florida Institute of Technology (ABA), ABA Courses Completion, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from BABC (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) 1-14-15693 / 2014
  • Degree/Diploma from California Institute of Integral Studies PHD PHD / 2022
  • Degree/Diploma from San Francisco State University MA Master's / 1981
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Person-centered, trauma-informed progressive & ethical behavior analyst with a growth approach to aiding you/your child in meeting challenges along your paths to genuine fulfilment.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499
"
Person-centered, trauma-informed progressive & ethical behavior analyst with a growth approach to aiding you/your child in meeting challenges along your paths to genuine fulfilment.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Neuro Diverse / Asperger's / Autism
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues

Expertise

  • Academic college-related challenges
  • ADHD
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
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Respectful and collaborative such that the treatment plan I recommend you have the choice to modify or ask for another approach. Your buy in is critical. We look at challenges you face, ways to gain skill to overcome them and grow, and we look at outcome. I ask for feedback along the way, as we work out a plan that works for you.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499
"
Respectful and collaborative such that the treatment plan I recommend you have the choice to modify or ask for another approach. Your buy in is critical. We look at challenges you face, ways to gain skill to overcome them and grow, and we look at outcome. I ask for feedback along the way, as we work out a plan that works for you.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Academic Mentoring
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Functional Psychoanalysis
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I use compassionate therapy and/or coaching techniques customized for the client including but not limited to: Person centered, Trauma informed, ACT, DBT, Functional Psychotherapy, ethical ABA, positive coaching, etc.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499
"
I use compassionate therapy and/or coaching techniques customized for the client including but not limited to: Person centered, Trauma informed, ACT, DBT, Functional Psychotherapy, ethical ABA, positive coaching, etc.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 866-1499

Location

Primary Location

Senechal Consulting

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(650) 866-1499

Additional Location

Senechal Consulting

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 866-1499
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I offer private expanded, customized therapy for children and adults with a compassionate and respectful approach, virtually.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 866-1499
"
I offer private expanded, customized therapy for children and adults with a compassionate and respectful approach, virtually.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 866-1499