The Nest Practitioners
While we have rooted ourselves in Studio City Los Angeles, The Nest continues to expand to national cities that we call home in order to partner with families who need our unique parent support and other personalized coaching supports. At this moment, we are proud to offer services in both Los Angeles & the Boston area, with locations opening in more cities soon.
We work from a foundation of values-based, family-centered resources for our community, all conveniently located in our local in-person spaces or via zoom.
The Nest Los Angeles
Jessy Lichter Maret, MS; Executive Director
Jessy is an experienced Early Childhood Expert, Behavior Analyst and Parent Educator. She brings over 18 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.
Anthony Hugo Conciatori, DO
Dr. Conch is very grateful to be able to get to know you and looks forward to partnering with you in your care. Although the home in his heart is New York, Dr. Conch has been settled in the LA area and has called this city home for about 5 years. As a child psychiatrist, Dr. Conch strives to empower children and families to be an active part of their health care treatment, and he is truly honored to work with you through the process. Dr. Conch loves spending time with his wife and kids, as well as Lulu, his French bulldog!
Marni Dewes, SLP-CCC
Marni is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and holds a certification in Hanen for applying coaching principles in clinical practice for parents of children presenting with a language delay. Marni believes that speech and language therapy should be individualized and child-centered in order to meet the communication needs of the child and their family. Her holistic and personalized approach ensures that each child receives tailored therapy that meets their unique needs. Marni specializes in assessing and treating articulation/speech sound disorders as well as receptive-expressive language delays and has extensive experience in treating stuttering, communication disorders secondary to autism spectrum disorder, and voice disorders in both adults and children. Additionally, her experience working in the public school system has equipped her with the knowledge to help families navigate the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) process. Further, she has had the pleasure of being a Clinical Supervisor for SLP-Assistants, Clinical Fellows, and Interns, and empowering them to succeed in the field.
Dr. Liz Smith, PsyD
The Nest Boston, MA
Jessica Natal, MS