Santa Cruz
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Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
550 Water Street, C2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 612-1969
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Are you stuck in emotional pain, numbed out, or in an unhappy relationship? We all learn patterns of relating to ourselves, others, and the world that may no longer work. This can show up as relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, emptiness, confusion, or a lack of direction and meaning. Instead, you want more joy, ease and satisfying relationships, with greater ability and confidence to ride the waves of life. Through courageous connection, healing and behavioral change, we nurture your powerful, true Self from which you are able to live your best life and contribute your unique gifts.
I help bring blind spots and wounds into Self connection that heals. This shift in relating gets at the root of problems, alleviates symptoms, and frees up energy for growth. Working with body, mind, spirit, emotion, behaviors-I specialize in Relationship work, BIPOC, LGBTQI+. I affirm gender, neurodiversity, sexuality, race, and social justice.
First, we explore your concerns, history, and outcomes you desire. Then, we come up with an initial plan for meeting your goals. Throughout, we work together in partnership, establishing a relationship in which you feel safe, seen, heard, and encouraged to grow. I invite you to contact me and see if we might be a good fit for working together. Aloha.
Call or Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 612-1969

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

550 Water Street

C2

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

 (831) 612-1969
I am seeing a limited number of clients in office in Santa Cruz. I see most clients via Teletherapy (Zoom).
I specialize in Relationship Issues, LGBTQ+ and Life Transitions 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (831) 612-1969
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

550 Water Street

C2

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

 (831) 612-1969
I am seeing a limited number of clients in office in Santa Cruz. I see most clients via Teletherapy (Zoom).
I specialize in Relationship Issues, LGBTQ+ and Life Transitions 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • I provide superbills for your reimbursement
  • Out of Network
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I maintain some reduced fee slots. I provide Superbills which clients may submit to their insurance (PPO) for reimbursement.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969
"
I maintain some reduced fee slots. I provide Superbills which clients may submit to their insurance (PPO) for reimbursement.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • Attended Sophia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology), Graduated 2002

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 2004
  • Certificate from Center for Self Leadership IFS Level I Training / 2017
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I have advanced training and experience in relationships: Couples Institute Developmental Model (Bader), PACT (Stan Tatkin), Real Life Therapy (Terry Real), Sex Issues (Martha Kauppi), Premarital and Discernment Counseling. Also trained in Internal Family Systems, TIST, Sensorimotor therapy.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969
"
I have advanced training and experience in relationships: Couples Institute Developmental Model (Bader), PACT (Stan Tatkin), Real Life Therapy (Terry Real), Sex Issues (Martha Kauppi), Premarital and Discernment Counseling. Also trained in Internal Family Systems, TIST, Sensorimotor therapy.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Mid-life
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Evolvement
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Relationships: Join through the truth, as we heal wounds, let go of harmful patterns, and learn new dance steps, allowing for secure intimacy. Individuals: we look at who you are today, how you got there, and how you want to be. Together, we develop and implement a strengths based plan to get you there. We evaluate along the way, making tweaks as needed. Most feel better within 5 sessions.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969
"
Relationships: Join through the truth, as we heal wounds, let go of harmful patterns, and learn new dance steps, allowing for secure intimacy. Individuals: we look at who you are today, how you got there, and how you want to be. Together, we develop and implement a strengths based plan to get you there. We evaluate along the way, making tweaks as needed. Most feel better within 5 sessions.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Pacific Islander

I also speak

Spanish , 
Spanish-though not fluent

Religion

Jewish

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Pacific Islander

I also speak

Spanish , 
Spanish-though not fluent

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Cultural and Intergenerational Trauma
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Social Justice
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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We assess your needs and together decide the type of therapy that best suits you. In MB-CBT, you learn to be in the present moment, less in the painful past or anxious future. With IFS, Attachment, and Sensorimotor, we work with inner aspects and the body to heal and grow. In relationship therapy, we truth tell, heal wounds, interrupt harmful relational patterns and learn better ones.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969
"
We assess your needs and together decide the type of therapy that best suits you. In MB-CBT, you learn to be in the present moment, less in the painful past or anxious future. With IFS, Attachment, and Sensorimotor, we work with inner aspects and the body to heal and grow. In relationship therapy, we truth tell, heal wounds, interrupt harmful relational patterns and learn better ones.
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 612-1969

Location

Primary Location

550 Water Street

C2

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 612-1969

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I am seeing a limited number of clients in office in Santa Cruz. I see most clients via Teletherapy (Zoom).
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 612-1969
"
I am seeing a limited number of clients in office in Santa Cruz. I see most clients via Teletherapy (Zoom).
Photo of Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 612-1969