Holistic Therapy SF - Nick Venegoni, MA, MFT
Psychotherapist & Certified Hypnotherapist
The first step in finding relief from suffering is telling our stories. Often we don’t feel safe sharing with others our deep and vulnerable thoughts and feelings. My first priority with clients is that they feel safe and comfortable in the room with me. Without that, growth, change and healing might not come so easily, if at all. After a foundation is set, the work can begin.
Grief, Anxiety & Anger Management
I have worked with a variety of people from all walks of life. Over the years I have discovered that some of the people who are most drawn to me seek help with anger and anxiety. Having personally learned to transform these energies within myself, I know what it’s like to battle such emotions. I find that mindfulness practices are most effective in working with these emotions. Read more about working with anger and anxiety here.
Though I work with people of all genders, since I have started my practice the majority of my practice has been with men. In time I have become more attuned the different ways in which men approach therapy and the processes which can be most effective. Read more about my work counseling men here.
Growing up and living in the world as a queer person is often painful and traumatic. As a queer identified person myself, I understand the challenges faced in wanting to be respected and seen for who we really are. Whether you identify as queer because of your gender identity, who you choose to be in relationship with, how you choose to dress, or even what spirituality you choose to practice, you have a right to a safe space to be seen and heard; and allowed the opportunity to heal and grow. Read more about my work counseling queer communities here.
Fees
I offer 50-minute and 75-minute sessions. Please contact me by phone consultation to discuss my fees, at 415-766-9629. I do offer a limited amount of sliding scale slots based on need. Read more about my Fees.
Nick’s Story
I am a seeker and student of healing wisdom, and I have always had a curiosity for the nature of the universe and my relationship with it. Growing up I couldn’t wait to take off my shoes and play in the yard with my dogs and sit in trees, feeling most at home in my body in the natural world. In my teens I began studying astrology with the aid of my great aunt, and I started to contemplate the ways in which the movements of the cosmos influenced the opportunities which present themselves in our lives.
As I matured I discovered a natural talent for listening to others stories and holding their emotions, much in the same way the trees held me as a child. My path lead me to various healers and spiritual teachers, learning about a variety of holistic health practices and alternative medicine traditions. I have studied and practice meditation, yoga, shamanism, reiki, and hypnotherapy - all of which color my world view and the way in which I work with clients. Eventually I found my way back to school where studied transpersonal psychology and I completed my MA in Counseling Psychology. Now I bring all of these experiences and tools into my practice to help people find their own way on their path to joy and wholeness.
To read more about my credentials and professional experience, view my LinkedIn profile.
My Professional Affiliations: CAMFT, SFCAMFT, Gaylesta, Bay Area Open Minds
photo by Geof Teague
Nick Venegoni, LMFT - MFC 50590
1801 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
415-766-9629
Nick Venegoni is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist, offering holistic counseling in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work focuses on using mindfulness with clients struggling with anxiety and anger; specializing in working with men as well as people from the LGBT and queer communities. His office is centrally located in San Francisco and easily accessible from Marin and South San Francisco.