Ayala Livny, MS | Counseling & Healing

"What would it be like to have space to show up fully — to be seen, heard, and supported with care and honesty?"

Ayala Livny, MS

Currently scheduling appointments for September 2025

Monday mornings, Monday afternoons, Monday evenings, Friday mornings, Friday early afternoons

Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’re returning to it, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we can slow down and make sense of what’s happening inside and around you. With over 30 years of experience in human services, I hold a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of MA Boston. I work with adults ages 18+ navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and questions of identity.

My approach to therapy is integrative, grounded in psychodynamic, somatic, and insight-oriented traditions. I draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences and relationships shape current patterns. I incorporate somatic techniques to help you tune into what your body is communicating — noticing physical cues like tension, numbness, or breath patterns — and work with those signals to build awareness and calm. Through this process, we uncover meaningful insights that can shift how you relate to yourself and others, creating room for change, self-compassion, and greater choice.

I also integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical tools for coping, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. My work is grounded in collaboration, and I work alongside you to tailor each session to your unique needs and values. I am also trained in trauma treatment and offer evidence-based care for PTSD.

I am honored to walk alongside people on their journey. If you're ready—or even just curious—to explore what is possible, I invite you to reach out to schedule an initial intake session.

Ready to get started? Here is what you need to know:

Ayala offers both telehealth sessions and in person sessions located in Cambridge, MA.

All first time appointments take place over telehealth. Follow up sessions can take place either on telehealth or in person at the Cambridge office.

Accepted Insurances

In network with Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Please note: Ayala currently has availability for new clients on Monday mornings, Monday afternoons, Monday evenings, Friday mornings, and Friday early afternoons.

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"What would it be like to have space to show up fully — to be seen, heard, and supported with care and honesty?"

Request an Appointment with Ayala Livny, MS

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