Ayala Hamami

Ayala Hamami, LICSW, is a seasoned psychotherapist with extensive experience across various mental health settings. Currently serving as a psychotherapist in private practice at Thriveworks since March 2016, Ayala has also held positions at Dr. Karen Ruskin & Associates, Eliot Community Human Services, and Jewish Family & Children's Service, where responsibilities included crisis intervention, clinical oversight, and developing specialized treatment protocols. Previous roles involved community-based rehabilitation and training as a Rehabilitation Coordinator at Vinfen Corporation, as well as clinical internships focusing on therapy for individuals and families. Ayala holds a Master of Social Work in Clinical Mental Health from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business from Brandeis University.