About
Meet
Crystal Venegas
LMFT #125525
If you’re a goal chaser with a practical side and a woo-woo streak, I’m the holistic therapist for you. After years of self-healing, education, and supporting diverse clients, I know this for sure:
To finally create a life that feels calm, fulfilling, and aligned with the whole you, you need to heal every part of you.
I started this holistic practice to create the therapy experience that I wish I’d had – one that balances practical science-backed methods and time-tested spiritual practices. By treating both sides of your true nature, my mission is to ignite your inner power and guide you to a life of more resilience, ease, joy, and flow.
It turns out raising the bar was never the answer.
As a high school student quietly battling depression, I chased achievement for those quick hits of pride and joy. But I kept needing more, so I kept doing more, even when I felt burnout coming on.
Because I didn’t know what else I could possibly do.
I thought I – with my challenging feelings and complicated internal world – was the problem. It wasn’t until I met my first therapist that I realized talking about my emotions wasn’t just ok, it was the first step to creating the peaceful, joy-filled life I’d been dreaming of.
From that moment on, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life.
CERTIFICATIONS
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
(In Progress)
TRAININGS
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EDUCATION
BA Psychology:
California Polytechnic University, Pomona (2013)
MA Psychology:
University of the West (2018)
15 years, two degrees, and countless hours of internal exploration later, I’m a spiritual therapist
offering services online and in-person in Upland, CA.
Every day, I get to use holistic counseling to help my clients find fulfillment within. Outside work, I’ve
created a calm, aligned life that fills me up.
And while there are no overnight fixes on the healing journey…
I’m confident I can guide you to your most authentic, peaceful, & resilient life.
I believe…
Wellness Basics Aren’t Basic.
Call it a cliche, but I’m never far from my 32-oz water bottle. I believe in setting a self-care foundation that may seem “obvious,” but with consistency, will make a night-and-day difference.
The “Why” Matters.
As a life-long learner myself, I’d never recommend a technique or lifestyle change without explaining the neuroscience or spiritual philosophy behind it – usually, there’s a bit of both!
Guiding You Is A Privilege.
Sharing your innermost thoughts is always confronting, and I am honored when you trust me to offer guidance. I’m committed to creating a space that makes you feel safe to bring every facet of yourself, and I’ll always bring my listening ear.
Therapy Is Collaborative
No matter how much experience and knowledge I have, I’m not an expert in your life! I trust you know the best ways to apply my suggestions to your reality – and your feedback and honesty help me personalize our sessions to your needs
A bit more about me…
Because I’m an open book, and more importantly, no trusting relationship is a one-way street.
I swear by
Beditating
That’s a fancy way of saying meditating before you get out of bed. I’m not a morning person, and if you’re not either, you should definitely give this a try.
When I’m feeling great, I
Sing and dance…
…not very well. But it makes me happy, so I do it anyway! Nature walks and evenings curled up with my latest book are more on-brand, thoug
You’ll find me with
My little family
My fun-loving husband, our sweet 4-year-old son, and Onyx and Nova, black and white Cairn terriers with opposite personalities and serious yin-yang energy
Whether you need help manifesting the life of your dreams or you simply want to cut some chaos out of your daily routine, there’s a reason you feel pulled to make a change.
It’d be my honor to guide you.
