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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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Are you or family experiencing challenges that make life hard and impact your achieving your personal best and goals? Are you wanting to improve: life experiences (in family, career, academic, partners, children, identity) and deal with barriers (anxiety, attention, learning, skills, social interaction, communication, etc.)? Are you or family member dealing with personal or social cognitive/behavior issues (OCD, ASD, neurodiversity, sexuality, life transitions)? If you are open to face, overcome, gain knowledge, skills, and self-compassion and are ready to start your growth journey contact me today for a free intro session.
I offer private therapy, coaching, training, and education, with a non-judgmental, person-centered, trauma-informed lens. I use compassionate ethical ABA, ACT, CBT, Functional Psychotherapy, Mindfulness tools. A Biological Psychology and Mental Health professor, my expertise addresses Anxiety, Learning, Behaviors, Social & Adaptive Skills & Communication.
Contact me to find out how we can team up as you work towards 1) growing and adaptivity as you face challenges, and 2) achieving self-efficacy, authenticity, as you achieve your goals. Start your or your families growth and transformation today with one call!
Call or Dr. Sean Senechal now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 866-1499

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 therapy for children and adults with a compassionate, respectful approach, virtually, evening openings.
I specialize in Neuro Diverse / Asperger's / Autism, Anxiety and Behavioral Issues 
$225 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 therapy for children and adults with a compassionate, respectful approach, virtually, evening openings.
I specialize in Neuro Diverse / Asperger's / Autism, Anxiety and Behavioral Issues 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
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I accept private pay, for some sliding scale, out of network can provide superbill, may consider case contracts w insurance. Depending on your diagnosis, insurance likely to reimburse.
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, for some sliding scale, out of network can provide superbill, may consider case contracts w insurance. Depending on your diagnosis, insurance likely to reimburse.
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 in meeting challenges along your path 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 in meeting challenges along your path 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
"
I offer private expanded therapy for children and adults with a compassionate, respectful approach, virtually, evening openings.
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 therapy for children and adults with a compassionate, respectful approach, virtually, evening openings.
Photo of Dr. Sean Senechal, PhD, MA, BCBA
Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, BCBA
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 866-1499