Chris Senechal, MSW, LICSW,
About Chris Senechal (She/Her)
Chris believes that behavioral health is an important component of one’s overall health and should be attended to as such. She offers compassionate, evidence-based care to help her clients cope with life’s challenges such as relationship difficulties, parenting support, stress reduction, or trauma recovery. Her approach is strength-based, candid and comprehensive with an infusion of humor. Modalities she uses include CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, positive psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing. Chris’s areas of specialty include trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as personality disorders for adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Education and Certifications: Chris trained at Boston University School of Social Work, receiving her MSW in Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families in 1993 and her independent license in 1996. Chris is also certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
Education
- Brandeis University
- Boston University
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978-386-8007
781-646-6432
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Chris Senechal
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Chris Senechal. You can also call 978-386-8007 to have someone assist you.
Chris Senechal generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 978-386-8007 to find out Chris Senechal's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Chris Senechal:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 978-386-8007 to see how we can help.
Chris Senechal is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Chris Senechal works at the following locations:
Yes, Chris Senechal does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chris Senechal is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: