RJ Kaleohano Nadal
RJ Kaleohano Nadal
Licensed master social worker
Gender
Male
Ethnicity/Nationality
Kanaka Maoli
Maori
Chinese
Peruvian
Pilipino
Language / Dialect
English
Spanish
Olelo Hawai'i
community
12-Step Friendly
Body Positivity / Health at Every Size
Disability / Person with Disability
LGBTQIAA+ / Queer Identified
Neurodivergent Friendly
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Positive / Kink Friendly
Sex Worker Positive
Transgender Competent
Veterans
Familiarity with Faith
Protestant
Wicca / Paganism
Multifaith
Catholicism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Focus
Alzheimer's
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Parenting
School Issues
Veterans / Military Service
Treatment
Coaching
Life Coaching
Skills Building
modality
Elder
Family
About
Aloha. Mabuhay. My name is RJ Kaleohano (Kah-Lay-Oh) Nadal, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, educator, facilitator, and community practitioner with more than 13 years of experience in coaching, skills development, and community-based work.
I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and my roots extend to Nueva Ecija, Marikina, and La Union in the Philippines; Ahualoa and Kainaliu on Hawaiʻi Island; Fujian, China; and Peru. My work is grounded in the belief that every person carries wisdom, stories, and strengths that deserve to be recognized and preserved.
As an Advanced Practice Social Work Generalist, I work mainly in and around school settings. Outside of that, I offer Salaysay Sessions. These guided storytelling sessions help elders and families preserve memories, life experiences, and personal reflections through professionally recorded conversations conducted in the comfort of one's home. Families receive an edited recording and transcript that can be shared and passed down for generations. Salaysay Workshops are especially meaningful for elders, individuals facing serious illness, and those experiencing early- or mid-stage memory loss who wish to preserve their voice and life story for loved ones. Salaysay Sessions are usually 4 in-person visits, and available within New York City only.
Please note that Salaysay Workshops are not psychotherapy or mental health treatment. When appropriate, referrals can be made to qualified mental health professionals and other community resources.
Qualifications
LMSW - pending processing by the State of New York
Years in Practice: 13
MSW, Hunter College. BA, University of Hawaii at Hilo
Location
Online / remote services available
Pricing
$300—$500 per session
Barter
Accepted Insurance
No Insurance Accepted
