We offer
Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles
Trauma doesn't always look the way people expect. It can show up as anxiety that won't quit, relationships that keep falling apart, a body that feels tense or disconnected, or a persistent sense that something is wrong - even when life looks fine on the outside.
At NEST, our trauma-specialised therapists in Los Angeles understand that healing isn't linear and that the right approach depends entirely on you. We offer evidence-based, body-informed trauma therapy for adults and teens throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
What Is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy is a category of evidence-based treatment designed to help people process and recover from distressing experiences that have overwhelmed their nervous system's ability to cope. This includes single-incident traumas (accidents, assault, loss) and complex trauma - repeated or prolonged experiences like childhood abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or systemic oppression.
Effective trauma therapy works at the level of the nervous system, not just the narrative. That's why NEST clinicians draw on somatic, body-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapy.
Trauma Therapy Approaches at NEST
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EMDR is one of the most well-researched trauma treatments available. Zaakirah Daniels, LCSW brings deep expertise in EMDR, particularly for high-achieving adults and women of colour navigating complex trauma, burnout, and depression.
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Olivia Moses is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) - a rigorous, multi-year training. Somatic Experiencing works directly with the body to complete incomplete trauma responses and restore natural nervous system regulation, without requiring the client to re-tell or relive their story in detail.
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Multiple NEST clinicians integrate somatic awareness into their work, recognising that trauma is stored in the body. Anthony Kozlowski brings a somatic trauma healing background, and Morgan Siggard weaves somatic attunement into her attachment-focused approach.
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IFS is a powerful, compassionate model that helps people understand and heal the different parts of themselves that carry trauma. Setareh Vatan integrates IFS alongside Jungian and psychodynamic work.
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For clients whose trauma has not responded to conventional approaches, NEST also offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration support as adjunctive trauma treatment.
Learn more about our approaches to trauma therapy
Serving Los Angeles & the Santa Clarita Valley
Trauma therapy at NEST is available via telehealth throughout California and in person in the Los Angeles area, including Santa Clarita, Valencia, and the San Fernando Valley.
Who We Work With
Adults and teens experiencing PTSD or complex trauma
Survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, or relational trauma
People recovering from assault, accidents, or sudden loss
High-achieving adults whose early experiences affect current functioning
LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity-based trauma
Helpers and caregivers experiencing vicarious trauma or burnout
Neurodivergent individuals with trauma histories
Women of colour navigating systemic and relational trauma
Our Trauma-Specialised Clinicians
Erica Siegal, MSW, LCSW
Erica is trauma-informed across all her work, with particular expertise in substance use, psychedelic integration, and harm reduction-based approaches.
Setareh Vatan, LMFT, LPCC, PhD Candidate
Setareh works with trauma through Jungian, psychodynamic, and IFS lenses, with specialised support for trauma intersecting with psychedelic experiences.
Morgan Siggard, AMFT
Morgan brings an attachment-focused, trauma-informed approach with particular expertise in developmental and relational trauma, neurodivergence, and postpartum trauma.
Zaakirah Daniels, LCSW
Zaakirah specialises in EMDR for complex trauma and burnout, with a particular focus on high-achieving women of color. Also works with identity development and spiritual integration.
Olivia Moses, ACSW, SEP
Olivia is NEST's Somatic Experiencing specialist, working somatically with the body to complete trauma responses, regulate the nervous system, and restore connection to the body's own healing capacity.
Are you interested in joining our team?
Contact info@therapyatnest.com
Anthony Kozlowski, AMFT, APCC
Anthony works with trauma using somatic healing, DBT, and ACT, with a grounded, practical approach for clients navigating both acute and chronic stress.
Ready to Begin?
Reaching out is often the hardest part.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and see if NEST is the right fit - with no obligation to book.
Insurance & Fees
NEST is in-network with Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, and Cigna (coverage varies by clinician). Private pay rates start at $125 per session. Sliding scale is available so please inquire.
