Our Team
Amber Murphy, LCSW
Amber Murphy is the Owner and Principal of Nest Therapy. She is a licensed clinical social worker LCSW License #LCS76191) and psychotherapist with over 12 years of clinical experience, 10 of which have been dedicated to treating chronic pain. Amber earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California, where she returns to guest lecture graduate students.
Amber specializes in working with chronic pain, chronic illness, Endometriosis, fertility, Perimenopause, Menopause, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions and provides support for all women's health issues and the complicated issues that can arise around them. In addition, Amber provides therapy to the partners and the family of those with chronic illness and pain, helping them navigate the often-complicated balance of supporting their partner while taking care of themselves.
Amber uses a compassionate, trauma-informed approach with her clients and believes in incorporating humor as you work together to create a richer and happier life. She utilizes modern pain theory and neuroscience to help you better understand the meaning and function of pain & symptoms and will guide you towards meaningful change and symptom reduction using a mind-body approach. She will work with you through an attachment lens to help you strengthen your relationships with others and yourself, ending the common cycle of self-abandonment and moving towards authenticity. She will help you regulate your nervous system to decrease central sensitization through grounding and mindfulness techniques, with the goal of helping you feel safe in your body and safe in the world.
Amber’s own experience with Endometriosis and fertility issues deeply informs her work and gives her a deeper understanding of the difficulties involved in these, sometimes, interconnected issues. Amber works with the top female reproductive and Endometriosis specialists in Los Angeles and firmly believes in interdisciplinary care, consulting with her client’s medical team when appropriate.
In addition to patient care, Amber provides supervision and training to other mental health professionals centered around providing psychoeducation and trauma-informed care to support women with female reproductive health complications (Endometriosis, pelvic pain, fertility complications, PCOS, Perimenopause, Menopause, and hormonal disruptions).
Valentina Matosian, ACSW
Valentina is an Armenian-American Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW #115693). She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of California, where she focused on working with survivors of sexual assault and practicing trauma-informed care.
Valentina walks with her clients down a transformative path, helping them slow down, soothe their nervous systems, and create a deep sense of safety within their own bodies. Drawing from a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities, she employs a psychodynamic-strength-based approach rooted in somatic practices and mindfulness. Her therapeutic style is eclectic—embracing the wisdom of neurobiology and trauma-informed care.
In addition to her mind-body focus, Valentina specializes in sexual pleasure, sexual pain, sexual wellness, and various sexual dysfunctions. As a certified sexual assault crisis counselor, Valentina has extensive experience providing compassionate therapy for survivors, utilizing evidence-based techniques. Valentina’s personal experience with Endometriosis has also led her to teach yoga and meditation for individuals who also struggle with Endo.
Outside her therapeutic practice, she finds joy and restoration through yoga, meditation, and reading. As an avid film buff, she loves exploring the world of cinema. Long walks in nature rejuvenate her spirit, and she has a special place in her heart for animals, recognizing the soothing power they bring to our lives.
Trained in: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT), Problem-Solving Therapy, Treating Sexual Pain, Treating Sexual Dysfunction, Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor
Specialties: Yoga and meditation, pleasure-based sex-ed and sexual wellness, sexual abuse, the connection between mindfulness and sexuality.