Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

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Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

1015 Cedar Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a major life transition? Feeling anxious about the state of the world? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping high achievers—professionals, entrepreneurs, who want success at work and home. If you’re struggling in your marriage or partnership, I offer practical tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper connections. I’ve helped many couples repair, reconnect, and heal—even after infidelity. Together we will define your key areas of focus and what you want to change.

With a background in coaching, working with me is a collaborative process designed to help you move past old narratives, take accountability, and create more of what you want in your life. Therapy supports awareness and healing. Coaching gives us momentum and accountability. This hybrid model supports real world change.

In my sessions, I offer a compassionate, honest, and relational approach that empowers you to explore thoughts, patterns, emotions, and deeper desires. I have over twenty years experience and assess to make sure we are a right match prior to working together.

Call or Email Kerena Saltzman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 480-5658

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1015 Cedar Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

(831) 480-5658

My website

I offer therapy on-line and in-person. I love to support couples, marriages, and partnerships to get through challenges and thrive again!

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Life Transitions and Divorce

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

A short introduction...

Let's Connect (831) 480-5658

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1015 Cedar Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

(831) 480-5658

My website

I offer therapy on-line and in-person. I love to support couples, marriages, and partnerships to get through challenges and thrive again!

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Life Transitions and Divorce

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

A short introduction...

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
United Medical Resources (UMR)
Out of Network

We provide a super bill for your insurance company for reimbursement.

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

We provide a super bill for your insurance company for reimbursement.

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 20934 Kerena Saltzman

Over 20 years in practice-Trained in EMDR 1 and 2-Coaching Certification through The Gestalt institute in SF-MAPS Certified

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

Over 20 years in practice-Trained in EMDR 1 and 2-Coaching Certification through The Gestalt institute in SF-MAPS Certified

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Life Transitions
Divorce

Expertise

Grief
infidelity
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients who want support with anxiety, overwhelm, navigating change, an/or in a challenging relationship at home or work. I use a practical evidenced based tools and give you weekly practices to support your development. I typically offer 3 sessions and then we evaluate our work together. I believe clients should see some improvement after three sessions.

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

2 Endorsements

Zoe Gordhamer

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Kerena is a warm and thoughtful therapist. Her many years of experience has lead her have deep wisdom.

Centre of the HeART Art & Somatic Therapy

Art Therapist, RCAT-S, MTC, CT, DKATI

Client Focus

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Couples
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Imago
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Psychedelics Integration
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
Transpersonal

In the first session, we will look at the changes you want to make and discuss how we are going to support you. I use evidenced based practices to help you achieve your goals. I focus more on your present desired outcomes and will address the past if it is neccesary.

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-5658

Location

Primary Location

1015 Cedar Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 480-5658

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I offer therapy on-line and in-person. I love to support couples, marriages, and partnerships to get through challenges and thrive again!

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call for a free consultation now - (831) 480-5658

I offer therapy on-line and in-person. I love to support couples, marriages, and partnerships to get through challenges and thrive again!

Kerena Saltzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP, LCSW, Coach

Call for a free consultation now - (831) 480-5658

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