About Handled with Care Counseling
Hello!
I became a mental health provider because I believe everyone needs a safe space to just breathe. This is a place to be heard, grow, and reflect on life’s journey. Feeling heard and accepted is my main focus during our sessions. My counseling style is warm, empathetic, encouraging, and interactive as I utilize a client-centered approach. I also incorporate other modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure Therapy (ERP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have experience in supporting teenagers, young adults and adults.
With a background in Law, I bring a meticulous and empathetic approach in understanding complex human emotions. My journey led me to become a certified Life Coach, focusing on nurturing self-esteem and personal growth. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I merge my legal insights with therapeutic techniques to provide holistic support. My training in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) further enhances my ability to empower clients in their mental and emotional well-being journey. I am here to guide you through life’s challenges and to help you step into your power.
In my free time, I spend it with my family and work with my nonprofit, Just Help Out Foundation 501(c)3 which focuses on suicide prevention and mental health.
Nichole Venegas, JD, MA, RMHCI
Specialties
Relationship Issues
Anxiety/OCD
Social Anxiety
PTSD with First Responders/Military
Depression
Race-Related Stress
Grief
Body Image
Self esteem
Trauma- EMDR
Religious/Spiritual Safe Space
Professional Athlete Pressures
The Handled with Care Approach
Nichole takes a holistic approach to counseling, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. She is trained in a variety of evidence-based techniques and therapies to help clients achieve optimal mental health.