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D. Steven Nouriani, Ph.D., MFT (MFC 30570) has over 27 years of clinical
experience. Dr. Nouriani has extensive clinical experience with children and
adults in both in-patient and out-patient settings, as well as in private
practice. Dr. Nouriani has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and completed his
doctoral training at the Jung Institute in San Francisco (a clinical institute
for training in Jungian/analytical psychology).
Dr. Nouriani is an advanced candidate in analytical training at the Jung
Institute of San Francisco. He has been teaching as adjunct faculty at John F,
Kennedy University and the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He has conducted
research on aging and development, eating disorders and Egyptian mythology and
mysteries.
In the past ten years Dr. Nouriani has been offering lectures at various conferences and workshops on
variety of subjects related to Analytical Psychology, Depth Psychotherapy, the
treatment of eating disorders, group psychotherapy and psychotherapy with gay
and lesbian clients. He is in private practice in San Francisco and Santa Clara.
He has a special interest in the areas of analytical psychology, addictions, alchemy, mysticism and dream analysis.
I am a psychotherapist with more than 27 years of clinical experience, offering
in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups with offices in San
Francisco and Santa Clara.
Areas of Interest:
Areas of Interest:
- In-depth Jungian Psychotherapy
- Addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex addiction, and gambling)
- Mood Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Gay and Lesbian Issues
- Cross-cultural Issues
- Dream Analysis
My specialties include:
- In-depth Jungian Psychotherapy
- Addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex addiction, and gambling)
- Mood Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Men's Issues
- Gay and Lesbian Issues
- Cross-cultural Issues
- Dream Analysis
The techniques I use include:
- Individual Psychotherapy with Adults, Children & Adolescents
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Jungian Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- In-depth Psychotherapy
- Play Therapy with Children
- Sand Play Therapy with Adults & Children
- Guided Imagery
- Dream Work
Psychotherapy Group for Binge Eaters:
An in-depth psychotherapy group for men and women who struggle with binge eating. In a safe and supportive environment, the group participants can explore the emotional and psychological factors underlying their binge eating problem. New and effective ways to cope with both inner and outer factors which lead to binge eating will be discovered and processed.
Issues such as emotional stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, isolation, body-image and self-image as well as self-management will be explored. Furthermore, the group participants will be supported in identifying individual tools and resources which would help them in their personal journey towards continuous recovery.
In-depth Psychotherapy Group for Gay Men:
An in-depth group psychotherapy for gay men focusing on relationship issues, sexuality, low self-esteem, isolation, fear of intimacy, difficulties in dating, HIV issues, dealing with loss, internalized homophobia, changing self-destructive behavior patterns, and coping with difficult emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depressed mood.
Reading materials, dreams, and personal myths and stories will be utilized in the course of the group to enhance the depth and richness of the group process.
Men's In-depth Psychotherapy Group:
An in-depth psychotherapy group for men focusing on the psychological issues specific to men; relationship issues, sexuality, low self-esteem, isolation, fear of intimacy, difficulties in dating, mid-life issues, father-son and mother-son issues, and coping with difficult emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depressed mood.
Reading materials, dreams, and personal myths and stories will be utilized in the course of the group to enhance the depth and richness of the group process.
An in-depth psychotherapy group for men and women who struggle with binge eating. In a safe and supportive environment, the group participants can explore the emotional and psychological factors underlying their binge eating problem. New and effective ways to cope with both inner and outer factors which lead to binge eating will be discovered and processed.
Issues such as emotional stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, isolation, body-image and self-image as well as self-management will be explored. Furthermore, the group participants will be supported in identifying individual tools and resources which would help them in their personal journey towards continuous recovery.
In-depth Psychotherapy Group for Gay Men:
An in-depth group psychotherapy for gay men focusing on relationship issues, sexuality, low self-esteem, isolation, fear of intimacy, difficulties in dating, HIV issues, dealing with loss, internalized homophobia, changing self-destructive behavior patterns, and coping with difficult emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depressed mood.
Reading materials, dreams, and personal myths and stories will be utilized in the course of the group to enhance the depth and richness of the group process.
Men's In-depth Psychotherapy Group:
An in-depth psychotherapy group for men focusing on the psychological issues specific to men; relationship issues, sexuality, low self-esteem, isolation, fear of intimacy, difficulties in dating, mid-life issues, father-son and mother-son issues, and coping with difficult emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depressed mood.
Reading materials, dreams, and personal myths and stories will be utilized in the course of the group to enhance the depth and richness of the group process.
Dr. Nouriani has presented at various national and international conferences, and has taught courses on a variety of psychological issues over the past ten years:
"The Practice of Jungian Psychotherapy". Presentation at the Jung Institute of San Francisco, 2008.
"The Practice of Jungian Psychotherapy". Presentation at the Jung Institute of San Francisco, 2008.
"One Thousand and One Nights". Presentations at North-South Conference and at the Jung Institute of San Francisco, 2007.
"The Serpent and the Scarab in the Journey of the Sungod through the Netherworld: An Archetypal Foundation to the Mysteries of the Ego's Journey towards Individuation." Presentation at the North American Conference of Jungian Analysts and Candidates, 2006, and to the Friends of Jung in San Diego, 2008.
"Treatment of Men with Eating Disorders". Presentation at Major Conference on Eating Disorders in San Francisco, 2006.
"Workshop on Culture and Diversity: Clinical Work with Persian Clients". Presentation at the Jung Institute Los Angeles. 2005.
"Eating Disorders: Integrating Object Relations and the Jungian Approaches". Presentation to a group of psychologists at the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, San Francisco chapter "Treatment of Eating Disorders". San Jose State University. 2006.
"Treatment of Eating Disorders from a Jungian Perspective". Presentation at the First Annual California Conference on Eating Disorders.
"Eating Disorders and Gay & Lesbian Clients". Presentation at the Third Annual In the Family Conference.
"Working with Children through Play and Sand Play Therapy: Integrating Object Relations and Jungian Perspectives". Presentation to San Francisco Bay Area psychotherapists.
"Integrating Jungian and Object Relations Approaches in the Treatment of Eating Disorders". Presentation to a group of psychotherapists in the Sacramento area.
"Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment with a Psychodynamic Approach". Lecture given to graduate students at San Francisco State University.
"Gender, Masculine and Feminine: Ideas from the Jungian Perspective". Workshop
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders: Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Approaches". Presentation at the Alternative Family Therapy Institute in San Francisco
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders from Object Relations and Jungian Perspectives". Lecture to Bay Area psychotherapists
"Couples Psychotherapy from a Jungian Approach". Workshop presentation to Bay Area psychotherapists
"Working with Developmentally Disabled Adults: Behavior Modification Principles and Techniques". Lectures to group homes in the Washington D.C.
1982-1984:
Clinical research for Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology: This research was on the clinical application of an alternative projective technique, called "The Thematic Apperception Technique", to the elderly population. This study explored various psychological factors related to development among the elderly and the findings supported the more recent theoretical views regarding continuous psychological growth and change throughout old age.
1994-1996:
Clinical research for Dissertation in Clinical Psychology: This research was an in-depth clinical study on binge eating and obesity. The findings indicated that severe binge eaters were a distinct clinical group within the obese population and differed from other groups by presenting a significantly distinct clinical syndrome.
2006-2007:
Egyptian mythology on the journey of the Sungod in the underworld and the archetypal foundations to the mysteries of the ego's journey towards individuation.
2007-present:
The various aspects of the Devine Femine: Isis, The Dark Feminine and Mary Magdalane.
Egyptian Mysteries.
Clinical research for Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology: This research was on the clinical application of an alternative projective technique, called "The Thematic Apperception Technique", to the elderly population. This study explored various psychological factors related to development among the elderly and the findings supported the more recent theoretical views regarding continuous psychological growth and change throughout old age.
1994-1996:
Clinical research for Dissertation in Clinical Psychology: This research was an in-depth clinical study on binge eating and obesity. The findings indicated that severe binge eaters were a distinct clinical group within the obese population and differed from other groups by presenting a significantly distinct clinical syndrome.
2006-2007:
Egyptian mythology on the journey of the Sungod in the underworld and the archetypal foundations to the mysteries of the ego's journey towards individuation.
2007-present:
The various aspects of the Devine Femine: Isis, The Dark Feminine and Mary Magdalane.
Egyptian Mysteries.
List of recommended books:
Bates, Charles (1991) Pigs Eat Wolves: Going into Partnership with your Dark Side. Yes International Publishers.
Bates, Charles (1991) Pigs Eat Wolves: Going into Partnership with your Dark Side. Yes International Publishers.
Bly, Robert (1990) Iron John: A Book About Men. Vintage Books
Boldt, Laurence G. (1996) How to Find The Work You Love. Penguin Books.
Feinstein, David & Krippner, Stanley (1988) Personal Mythology. Jeremy Tarcher, Inc.
Grof, Stanislav & Grof, Christina (1989) Spiritual Emergency. Jeremy Tarcher, Inc.
Hillman, James (1996) Anima: An Anatomy of Personified Notion.Spring Publications.
Hillman, James (1979) .The Dream and the Underworld. Harper Perennial.
Johnson, Robert (1986) Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth. Harper San Francisco
Johnson, Robert (1989) He: Understanding Masculine Psychology. Harper & Row Pub.
Johnson, Robert (1989) She: Understanding Feminine Psychology. Harper & Row Pub.
Johnson, Robert (1991) Owning Your Shadow. Harper & Row San Francisco.
Johnson, Robert (1994) Lying with the Heavenly Woman: Understanding and Integrating Feminine Archetypes in Men's Lives. Harper & Row Pub.
Jung, C. G. (1963) Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Vintage Books.
Krippner, Stanley (1990) Dreamtime and Dreamwork. Jeremy Tarcher,
Inc.
May, Rollo (1981) Freedom and Destiny. Dell Publishing Co.
McKay, Matthew, Rogers, Peter & McKay, Judith (1989) When Anger Hurts. New Harbinger Publicatons, Inc.
Neumann, Erich (1994) The Fear of the Feminine. Princeton University Press.
Obson, Diane (1991) A Joseph Campbell Companion. Harper Collins Publishers.
Stone, Hal & Stone, Sidra (1993) Embracing Your Inner Critic. Harper San Francisco.
Viorst, Judith (1986) Necessary Losses. Simon & Schuster.
Winnicott, D. W. (1988) Babies and their Mothers. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Woodman, Marion (1982) Addiction to Perfection. Inner City Books.
Woodman, Marion (1992) Leaving My Father's House. Shambhala.
Woodman, Marion (2000) Bone: Dying into Life. Viking Compass.
Crisis Support Services:
- San Francisco: (415) 781-0500
- East Bay: (510) 849-2212
Woman Inc.: (415) 864-4722
HIV Mental Health Services:
- San Francisco: (415) 476-3902
- East Bay: (510) 655-3435
San Francisco AIDS Foundation:
- Main Line: (415) 487-3000
- Client Services: (415) 487-8000
Low-Fee Counseling Services:
- Haight Ashbury Psychological Services:
(415) 221-4211 - Pacific Center: (510) 548-2192
- JFK University Counseling Center: (925) 798-9240
- Jewish Family and Children's Services:
(415) 491-7960 - Jung Institute: (415) 771-8955
- Alternative Family Project: (415) 436-9000
- New Leaf: (415) 626-7000
The best way to reach me is by phone at one of my offices:
| San Francisco: |
Tel: (415) 345-8977 1902 Webster Street San Francisco, CA 94115 |
| San Jose: |
Tel: (408) 821-7500 1210 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 122 San Jose, CA 95128 |
| Or if you prefer email, you can reach me at drnour@verizon.net. | |