Holistic Therapy SF - Nick Venegoni, MA, MFT
Psychotherapist & Certified Hypnotherapist
In my practice I see individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds. My specialties include working with individuals living with anger, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns; and with individuals and couples from the queer community. I also enjoy working with people around spiritual and existential issues - exploring beliefs and finding meaning in life’s experiences.
I approach therapy from a client centered perspective, starting with your goals and intentions, and supporting you from there. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic practices and theories, from transpersonal and humanistic to psychodynamic and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Some tools that may be used in therapy are expressive arts, sand tray, and various DBT exercises. I particularly enjoy using mindfulness and Hakomi to help clients become more aware of their body and how we experience emotions in all parts of it, not just our heads. I also use hypnotherapy techniques to reach deeper parts of the psyche, to effect healing at profound levels. Having been trained in various healing modalities and walking on a shamanic spiritual path, I see the power that comes from healing all parts of a person - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
...crisis is opportunity, and through the pressure and discomfort
of our individual and social lives, the cracks are appearing
in the shell of human life. - David Hoffman
Transpersonal Psychology & Spirituality
The root word psyche is defined as “soul or spirit.” As far back as history can see, Humankind has turned to beliefs of the soul and practices of spirituality for healing, guidance and support in all aspects of struggle and strife. Spiritual beliefs help us make meaning and sense of our world, when nothing else seems to fit. The theory of transpersonal psychology supports any and all of these beliefs and practices, holding them as important parts of the human “self” to effect great healing within a person.
As a practitioner who regards the theories of transpersonal psychology, I hold with deep respect my clients’ spiritual practices and beliefs. I have no agenda or expectation to change anyone’s ideas about God, the Universe, or the nature of reality. I do believe that a clients spiritual beliefs are important to hold in the therapy room, even if they go unspoken.
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.