Venus Nicolino

Dr. Venus Nicolino, M.A., M.A., Ph.D., is a widely known social scientist and relationship authority. Thousands of people have benefited from her unconventional (and often irreverent) approach layered with relatable humor, clinical expertise, and a few f-bombs for good measure. Decades before becoming the renowned "Dr. V," Nicolino grew up in modest circumstances in West Philadelphia. Her small home housed seven family members and a large German shepherd. Nicolino’s mother never attended high school and her father worked with his hands as a car mechanic. However, the blue-collar work ethic and bedrock of common sense that her parents instilled in her would ultimately propel Dr. V to the top of her profession as a doctor of clinical psychology and public health activist. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology, a master’s in clinical psychology, and a doctorate in clinical psychology, today Nicolino is a renowned expert, bestselling author, and media personality. Nicolino is the author of Bad Advice: How to Survive and Thrive in an Age of Bulls--t. First released by HarperCollins in 2019, this frank and fun-to-read self-help book is a USA Today bestseller and a Los Angeles Times No. 1 bestseller. Her refreshing, no-bull approach and genuine empathy have made her a hit with clients, readers, and TV viewers. Dr. V’s unique approach has also earned her a career in the spotlight. After being featured on Bravo TV’s LA Shrinks series, Dr. V hosted eight seasons of Marriage Boot Camp. But she’s just getting started. Nicolino’s weekly podcast, “The Tea With Dr. V,” blends medical expertise, Hollywood glamor, and her no-bull approach as she dishes out advice to A-listers. When she isn’t busy interviewing guests for her podcast, Dr. Venus Nicolino enjoys spending time at home with her family in Lugano, Switzerland.