About Ayal

Ayal Senior is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in supporting neurodiverse adolescents, adults and families reach their fullest potential.

He has over a decade’s worth of experience working in the private and public school system as a life and social-skills instructor, teaching assistant and vocational therapist.  Ayal uses a personalized, solution-focused and strength-based approach in his work with individuals and families that emphasizes independent living skills, executive functioning and decision making through productive and meaningful activities, relationships and play.

Utilizing a creative, motivational and mindful practice to reach neurodiverse people, Ayal specializes in helping individuals design their own unique niche that supports their growth and development.

Ayal is also a noted musician with a passion for composing, producing and performing music around the world.

Client focus:

Young adults and their families

Fee:

‍$180/hr session

Delivery:

‍Virtual, In-person

Services:

Individual, parent and family therapy focused on:

• Assistance with stress reduction
• Interpersonal skill building
• Alternative learning strategies
• Building self-awareness
• Enhancing mental health and well-being
• Creative and spiritual development
• Employment and vocational skills development
• Environmental adaptation

Treatment Approach:

• Strengths-based and person-centred
• Cognitive behavioural Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Therapy Options:‍

In person, telephone, online video conference or email therapy

Education:

Master of Social Work, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University

BSW, Dalhousie University