Dedicated Clinical Professionals
The Nest LA is a boutique Autism, Childhood Development and Family Mental Health clinic based in Los Angeles California with offices recently opened in Boston, MA.
We take a holistic, individualized approach to mental health, applying practical, actionable mental health care services to meet the needs of your unique family. We’re here to support your family’s journey in navigating daily stressors, difficult moments, ongoing behavior issues, autism diagnoses and more to help your whole family thrive.
We Empower Our Families
Our team of expert clinicians have come together to create a full-service support system for your unique family. We offer Autism diagnoses and care coordination, psychological diagnosis and medicine management or therapeutic support for Children ages 0-6 and their parents.
Building Trust, Transforming Lives
We build trust, nurture it and witness it transform the lives of our community for the better. Whether you’re looking for a timely, affordable ADOS assessment, are in need of one-to-one support for your child, or are looking for parent or child coaching, our team of specialists is here to support you.
Meet Jessy Lichter-Maret,
Clinical Director
Jessy Lichter-Maret is an Autism Specialist, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Practitioner, Parent Coach & Social Skills Expert and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She brings over 20 years of experience supporting young children and their families in their households and educational lives while helping caregivers create values-based solutions around behavioral challenges, learning needs and family systems.
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Jessy’s professional work includes research, direct service, parent education, case management, special education management, and clinical supervision.
Most recently, Jessy served as director of a large, private Early Childhood Center in Hollywood, CA for six years, after transitioning from the public education sector on the east coast. Through The Nest Los Angeles, Jessy is thrilled to partner with you to support your family using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy as the foundational approach.
What is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapeutic treatment approach that partners with children and families on their developmental journey. At The Nest LA and The Nest MA, our ABA programs focus on helping children develop positive behaviors and responses while building skills across all developmental areas—social, communication, adaptive, and behavioral needs.
We use a compassionate, child-centered approach that blends structure with play-based learning. We harness your child’s interests and motivation to foster meaningful growth. Our program emphasizes awareness of self and others, functional communication, socialization, self-help skills, academic readiness, motor development, and executive function—all delivered through fun, therapeutic activities.
Parental involvement and training are at the heart of our approach. We believe families don’t have to navigate this journey alone, and we’re here to provide clear, consistent partnership and support every step of the way.
Who is eligible for ABA?
The Nest’s ABA program is appropriate for children between 0-8 years old. Our Child Psychologists see patients up to 25 years old, while our Social Skills classes serve children up to 10 years old.Markers may include difficulty with social interactions, limited eye contact, challenges with reciprocal social engagement, preference for solitary or parallel play, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty organizing behaviors across various settings.
At The Nest MA, our program is specifically designed for children between ages 1 and 10, using individualized, family-centered approaches that honor your unique family’s needs.
How many hours of ABA Therapy are provided weekly?
We offer flexible therapy up to to 40 hours per week. We understand that every family has unique scheduling needs, and exceptions can be made to ensure the program works for your child and family.
Where is ABA Therapy provided?
We meet families where they are—literally. Therapy services may be provided at our center-based locations in Studio City CA or in Boston, MA, in your home, or at a safe, preferred local community setting, based on scheduling availability and what works best for your child’s developmental journey.
Do you take insurance?
Yes, we do! We currently work with applicable private insurance companies and also welcome private clients.
How do I know if ABA Therapy is the right choice for my child?
If you think your child may need extra support in developing positive, values-based social and behavioral skills, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Our ABA program is a highly individualized approach that helps children learn a wide range of skills through deep analysis and understanding of what factors impact your child’s behavior.
Through our compassionate, child-centered approach, we focus on:
- Functional communication
- Socialization and social-emotional learning
- Self-help skills
- Academic and pre-academic readiness
- Motor development
- Regulation and executive function
- Play skills
- Parent training and coaching
We invite you to book a consultation to assess your child’s individual needs and explore whether our program is the right fit for your family.
Can my child receive other therapies while enrolled in ABA therapy?
Absolutely. Because ABA follows an interdisciplinary learning model, it can be used alongside other supportive services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or preschool enrollment. We believe in collaborative care teams that work together meaningfully to benefit both your child and your whole family. ABA can also serve as a standalone service to support your family.
What is ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a research-based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, combined with commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility.
Instead of struggling to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, or sensations, ACT encourages individuals to acknowledge and accept them as normal human experiences. This creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world without being overwhelmed by self-criticism or avoidance.
ACT also emphasizes commitment to values-based actions—helping individuals and families clarify what truly matters to them and align their behaviors with their core values. By setting meaningful goals and taking committed action, we help foster more easeful navigation of inevitable challenges and uncertainties.
What is the importance of Speech Therapy in pediatrics?
Our highly qualified and dedicated team of speech therapists partner hand in hand with parents to help each child master the ever-changing human skill of speech and language. We create individualized treatment goals and teach caregivers how to foster their child’s speech and language development during fun-filled, everyday life experiences.
The result? Lasting communicative success for all families we serve. We provide simple, clear, and consistent communication throughout your child’s developmental journey, ensuring support that’s meaningful for both your child and your whole family.