Integrative Therapy for a More Authentic Life

Navigate life with clarity and care with NEST's specialized therapy services. Our clinical team offers grounded, personalized support to help you navigate life’s complexities. Whether you’re processing the past or discovering what’s next, NEST can help you find your path.

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About NEST

NEST is a progressive clinical practice dedicated to accessible, inclusive mental health care. We work with adults, couples, families and teens who are committed to making impactful changes to their lives and relationships. We believe everyone deserves compassionate support on their healing journey—regardless of identity, relationship style, or life circumstances.

Our Commitment:

  • Compassionate, confidential psychotherapy - virtual, walk & talk, & in-person

  • Psychedelic-informed preparatory/integration & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

  • Diverse, LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive care

  • Alternative relationship & ethical non-monogamy/poly-informed providers

  • Substance use disorder support from a harm reduction lens

  • Trauma-informed practices across all services

  • Sliding scale and insurance options for accessibility

Our Services

Psychotherapy

Transform your relationship with yourself and others through personalized, evidence-based therapy. Our clinicians specialize in:

  • Trauma Recovery: Healing from past experiences with compassionate, trauma-informed approaches

  • Anxiety & Depression: Building resilience and coping strategies for emotional wellness

  • Relationship Dynamics: Improving communication, intimacy, and connection

  • Professional Burnout: Addressing compassion fatigue and career-related stress

  • Substance Use Support: Harm reduction approaches to create healthier relationships with substances

  • Life Transitions: Navigating major changes with confidence and clarity

50-minute virtual sessions: $125–$250
Walk-and-talk therapy available in Los Angeles

Psychedelic Support

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Available virtually and in-person in Los Angeles

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Experience breakthrough healing through our innovative KAP program, offered in partnership with trusted medical prescribers.

KAP combines the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with psychotherapy to help clients achieve:

  • Faster symptom relief

  • Deeper therapeutic breakthroughs

  • Sustained improvement in depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms

Available virtually and through in-home services in Greater Los Angeles

Why Choose NEST?

Accessible Care

We're committed to making quality mental health care available to everyone:

  • Insurance accepted (Aetna, Optum, and others)

  • Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement

  • Sliding scale options for economic hardship

  • Transparent "good faith" estimates provided upfront

Specialized Expertise

NEST clinicians bring specialized training in:

  • Somatic Experiencing

  • EMDR

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

  • Psychedelic prep & integration

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming practices

  • Non-monogamy and alternative relationships

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Mindfulness-based interventions

Modern, Flexible Approach

  • HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform

  • In-Person & Walk & Talk available in Los Angeles Area

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Person-centered treatment planning

  • Evidence-based practices adapted to your unique needs

What to Expect

Initial Consultation

We'll discuss your goals, background, and determine the best treatment approach for your unique needs.

First Sessions

Comprehensive intake and assessment help us understand your story and create a personalized treatment plan.

Ongoing Work

Person-centered therapy tailored to your pace, preferences, and evolving goals.

Practical Details

  • Session Format: 50-minute appointments via HIPAA-compliant video platform

  • Requirements: Reliable internet connection and private, comfortable space

  • Coverage Area: California and Colorado residents for therapy services

  • Insurance: Several clinicians in-network; superbills available for all clients

Meet Our Founder

Erica Siegal, LCSW
CEO & Founder

Erica brings over 20 years of experience in mental health, harm reduction, and community wellness. As a licensed clinical social worker (CA 86622), she combines clinical expertise with a passion for creating safer, more inclusive spaces for healing.

Background:

  • Master's in Social Work, USC

  • B.A. in Hospitality Administration, Cornell University

  • Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy researcher (2014-2019)

  • Harm reduction educator and crisis responder at major events worldwide

Specializations:

  • Psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy

  • Harm reduction education and policy

  • Community organizing and consulting

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Relationship and couples therapy

Accepting new clients - Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Meet Our Clinical Team

  • Setareh Vatan, MA,LMFT, LPCC

    Setareh Vatan, MA, LMFT, LPCC

    Setareh (she/they) specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, psychedelic preparation and integration, substance use disorders, and trauma-related difficulties. She works in the service of the psyche to bring unconscious material to the conscious to facilitate sustainable transformation, doing so through a blend of modalities, including Jungian, psychodynamic, and IFS. She provides psychedelic integration to support the process of understanding and integrating experiences induced from non-ordinary states of consciousness into your daily life, and offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

    Setareh provides telehealth psychotherapy and virtual ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in California and Colorado. She also offers in-home KAP in West Los Angeles.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $200

    Couples/Family: $250

    Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: starting at $400

    Out-of-network superbills available for insurance reimbursement.

    CA LMFT 140813, CA LPCC 14719, CO LPC21425

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  • Zaakirah Daniels, MS, LCSW

    Zaakirah Daniels, MSW, LCSW

    Zaakirah (she/her) coaches women to reclaim their agency during life transitions. The foundation of her therapeutic approach is her belief that when we each build a life worth living, we’re doing our part to get closer to the world we want to be living in. Clients regularly seek her expertise to undo urgency, release guilt, and remember who they are (and who they still can be) as they structure their lives to honor and celebrate their full selves. Zaakirah utilizes a combination of Problem-Solving Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) tailored to her client’s goals to cultivate self-trust and live more fully after traumatic experiences.

    Zaakirah provides telehealth psychotherapy in California.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $200

    Family Therapy: $250

    EMDR: $300

    In Network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, Oxford & United Healthcare.

    CA LCSW 122377

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  • Andrew Amrick

    Andrew Amick, MA, LMFT

    Andrew (he/him) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, identity, sexuality, self-esteem, substance use, and burnout, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ millennials, teens, and young adults. He provides a supportive space for therapists, healers, and other helpers to be human, let go of people-pleasing, and show up authentically. His clients are often LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and/or multicultural adults seeking a space where they don’t have to mask or perform.

    Andrew provides telehealth psychotherapy in California.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $150

    Couples/Family: $200

    In Network with Aetna, Anthem, BCBS of MA, Carelon, Cigna, Magellan and Quest.

    Out-of-network superbills available for insurance while awaiting panelling with Optum & United Healthcare.

    CA LMFT 154904

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  • Tara Rodriquez, MSW, LCSW

    Tara Rodriquez, MSW, LCSW

    Tara (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from the Mental Health and Substance Use track at The Ohio State University. She is also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) and has trained in somatic methods (Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy. Areas of focus are substance use disorders, harm reduction, psychedelics, and trauma.

    Tara provides telehealth psychotherapy and virtual ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in California.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $125

    EMDR: $125

    Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: starting at $350

    Out-of-network superbills available for insurance while awaiting panelling with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, Oxford & United Healthcare.

    CA LCSW 131639

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  • Olivia Moses, MSW, ASW

    Olivia Moses, MSW, ASW

    Olivia (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. Her goal is to support you re-discover yourself by getting in touch with the most human parts of yourself that we lose touch with in today’s fast paced society. The clients she loves to work with are those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma, and addiction. She has experience working with all age groups, especially children and adolescents. She also works with those who are in need of spiritual guidance on their journey and need help making sense of existential questions or crises.

    Olivia provides telehealth psychotherapy in California.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $150

    Couples/Family: $200

    In Network with Aetna, Optum & United Healthcare

    CA ASW 104786

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  • Zachary Melmet, MA Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

    Zachary Melmet, MA, Registered Associate MFT

    Zach Melmet (he/him) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Zach loves to work with clients motivated towards achieving goals and creating change in their life, no matter how big or small. Zach believes that through self-exploration, things that were once viewed as a weakness can be turned into strengths. Zach graduated from Pacifica Graduate Institute with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Zach likes to be involved in harm reduction services at music festivals in his free time. Zach is familiar with alternative lifestyles and non-monogamous relationships.

    Zach providers telehealth psychotherapy in California.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $150

    Couples/Family: $200

    In Network with Aetna, Optum & United Healthcare

    CA AMFT 130866

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  • Sarah Beaver, MA - Executive Assistant

    Sarah Beaver, MA, AMFT, Executive Assistant

    Sarah (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who aims to create a nonjudgemental, safe space for you to explore your life experiences, challenges, and goals. Sarah graduated from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and her training included work at the LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Center at Airport Marina Counseling Service.Her approach is warm and encouraging, and she primarily works from a psychodynamic perspective. Her ares of focus are as anxiety, grief, life transitions, and identity.

    Sarah provides telehealth psychotherapy in California.

    Individual Psychotherapy: $150

    Couples/Family: $175

    In Network with Aetna, Optum & United Healthcare

    CA AMFT 144856

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  • Heidi J Garrett, MSW, ASW

    I approach therapy with a grounded, heart-centered, and humanistic perspective. I believe in the sacredness of the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, grieving a loss, or seeking deeper meaning, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.

    My practice is trauma-informed and somatically oriented, drawing from my training in Hakomi, a mindfulness-based approach that honors the wisdom of the body. I also have specialized experience supporting individuals in preparation for and integration after psychedelic experiences. This includes working with those who have experienced harm in psychedelic or altered states, offering a gentle and steady presence as you make sense of what’s happened and begin to reclaim your path.

    Grief, loss, identity exploration, and soul searching are all welcome here. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner resources, find meaning in your experience, and move toward healing at your own pace.

    Heidi provides Telehealth psychotherapy in California. 

    Individual Psychotherapy: $125

    Couples/Family: $150

    In-network with Aetna, Optum & United Healthcare.

    CA ASW 131098

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Ready to Begin?

Take the first step toward the life you deserve.

Schedule your consultation today and discover how NEST can support your journey toward healing, growth, and authentic living.

Harm Reduction & Psychedelic Integration

We honor the long history of plant medicine and altered states in human healing while acknowledging current legal realities. NEST provides non-judgmental support for those who choose to explore consciousness through various means.

Our Philosophy

  • Cognitive liberty is a fundamental right

  • Indigenous wisdom traditions deserve respect and recognition

  • Harm reduction saves lives and promotes wellness

  • Integration is key to lasting transformation

Services Include

  • Pre-experience preparation and intention setting

  • Integration therapy for psychedelic experiences

  • Support for challenging or difficult experiences

  • Education on safer use practices

  • Family support for loved ones

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For those who have experienced harm in psychedelic spaces, SHINE Collective provides survivor-led support, resources, and community healing. We proudly support their vital work in creating safety and justice for survivors

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • All of our services are offered virtually and we do not currently have office space. Depending on your needs, we do offer in-home services for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy patients in the greater Los Angeles area.

  • Yes! Research shows telehealth therapy is equally effective for most concerns. Many clients prefer the comfort and convenience of therapy from home.

  • Several clinicians are in-network with major insurers including Aetna and Optum. We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement for all clients.

  • We offer sliding scale options for clients experiencing financial hardship. Contact us to discuss your situation—we're committed to making care accessible.

  • Yes! Several of our clinicians offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotheraoy (KAP) through Journey Clinical & Dr. Wesley Ryan, MD. If you’re interested in KAP, let us know and we would be happy to assist in getting you evaluated to see if KAP is right for you.

  • Spiritual experiences, extreme altered states of consciousness and psychedelics all have the potential to provide profound insight into the human experience. Whether intentional or not, these experiences can have lasting effects on the person and the way they experience the world. NEST’s providers are all well-informed, psychedelic-friendly practitioners who will help to discuss, process and integrate your experience.

  • Our sessions are 50 minutes long and are conducted on a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing service through TheraNest. You’ll need a good internet connection and a quiet place where you feel comfortable to speak freely about the things happening in your life.

    We’re a person-centered psychotherapy practice, so we try our best to tailor our sessions to your specific needs and goals. During the first few sessions, you’ll be asked a series of intake and assessment questions that will help us get to know you better and help to determine what therapy will look like for you.

  • Yes! We can provide a superbill to you that you will supply to your insurance company for benefit reimbursement.

  • We can only see psychotherapy clients in California and Colorado. NEST does provide public trainings, peer support and workshops that are open to everyone, anywhere.

  • Absolutely. Our entire clinical team is trained in LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices and understands the unique aspects of non-traditional relationships. You won't need to explain or defend your identity or lifestyle—we get it.