Our Team
Sarah Jane Cella Kutrumbos
LMFT#105989
Founder, Supervisor, & Relational Psychotherapist for Kids/Teens & Families
As a relational therapist and founder of Rose Beach Family Therapy, I am committed to enhancing our relational functioning as human beings as a means for building mental and emotional wellness. Placing an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and my understanding of humans’ capacity for resilience and strength, I work closely to join with individuals and families to explore and resolve underlying thoughts and feelings that may be negatively impacting our lives.
After beginning my career working in community-based mental health providing both school and home-based therapy to children and families ages 0 to 16, I am excited to be building a relational wellness center focused on improving mental health through enhancing our relational functioning. In addition to working with children and adolescents, I have had experience working with adults, couples, and adult family systems, particularly those who have struggled with addiction in the family system.
At the present moment, I provide individual and family therapy to children ages 0 to 17, as well as provide clinical supervision for associate marriage and family therapists seeking clinical training and specialization in working with children and families from a relational psychotherapeutic perspective.
Education: University of Southern California
Years in Practice: 11
Evidenced Based Practices (EBP):
Managing and Adapting Practices (CBT-based therapy for kids/adolescents);
Child Parent Psychotherapy (attachment, trauma-focused, dyadic therapy);
Incredible Years Dina (social emotional group for school-aged children);
Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed interventions (mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and emotion regulation tools for adolescents and adults)
Fun Fact: Elephants are my favorite animal - I’ve loved them since I was a kid for their humble strength and vulnerability.
Availability:
Tuesdays 10a-6p
Wednesdays 3p-9p
Thursdays 2p-9p
Saturdays 7:30a-3:30p
Elizabeth Burk
LMFT #150997
Relational Psychotherapist for 0-5/young children, adults, couples, & families.
Transitional times are some of the most challenging, especially shifts in family life. I am passionate about helping new parents cope with the challenges that accompany this change. From working through postpartum depression or anxiety, to mending strained relationships, to navigating shifts in identity, therapy can provide relief for caregivers and in turn strengthen the relationship between parent and child and between partners. I use emotion focused approaches that offer clients a safe and compassionate space to process difficult feelings, allowing for greater understanding and ultimately deeper connections. By utilizing positive psychology and strength based practices, I believe every client already has the capacity to live full and meaningful lives, rich with relational happiness.
My experiences in community mental health continued to show that meaningful connections can alleviate distress and lead to emotional wellness. Ultimately, improving relationships restores balance and leads to more joy with less stress. When we are able to restore secure, meaningful attachments to our children or to our partners, families and couples can overcome hardships both individually and together. Even further, by finding deeper connections to our inner selves and to our loved ones, we can better withstand the stressors that accompany life. I am excited to help clients discover the full and vibrant lives that are waiting for them, complete with meaningful connections to themselves, to their children, and to their partners.
Education: California State University Los Angeles
Years in practice: 9
Treatment Approaches:
Emotion Forward — work with individuals and couples to nurture greater closeness by processing emotions, restoring relational connectivity, and interrupting and shifting dysfunctional relational patterns
Pregnancy & Postpartum -- help individuals and couples process and cope with the transition to parenthood
Infant/Child Work — support parents in greater attachment and bonding through individual or dyadic therapy, especially around sleep and behavior challenges for the 0 - 5 years
Fun Fact: Reading on the beach with my family is my ideal day!
Availability:
In person and telehealth — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Erica Nabatkhorian
LMFT#164593, APCC #13357
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor under the supervision of Sarah Jane Cella Kutrumbos LMFT #105989
Relational Psychotherapist for children, teens, individual adults and families
Life is filled with inevitable change—some of which is more manageable than others. For children and teens, the rapid shifts in their minds, bodies, emotions, and relationships can feel overwhelming. This can often show up as withdrawal, defiance, emotional outbursts, or school struggles. Many youth are also wrestling with their sense of self—figuring out who they are, how they fit in, and how to manage their inner world. Without the right support, these challenges can disrupt their daily functioning, knock their self-confidence and lead to patterns that feel confusing or out of control.
My work with youth centers on creating space for them to find their voice. I meet clients where they are—with curiosity, empathy, and zero judgment. Change happens when we can explore what’s beneath the surface, challenge old patterns, and build a trusting relationship that allows for real growth and self-expression.
Through a warm, relational approach, we’ll build a connection rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and acceptance. Therapy can help deepen self-awareness, foster self-compassion, and support emotional regulation. The work isn’t always easy, but it can be powerful—and I’d be honored to walk alongside you or your child or family in that journey.
Education: Pepperdine University
Years in Practice: 5
Treatment Approaches:
Relational- focusing on relationships while creating a sense of self and security
Person-Centered- compassion, judgement-free, and empathetic understanding of client experience
Attachment- exploring early relationship experiences and their effects on relationships over time
Family Systems- understanding oneself within the group unit
Fun Fact: My favorite color is Pink!
Availability:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays in Culver City/Mar Vista
Wednesdays in Los Feliz
Taylor Richards
AMFT #129993
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Sarah Jane Cella Kutrumbos LMFT #105989
Relational Psychotherapist for children, teens, individual adults and families
Navigating change, challenging circumstances, and the journey that is growing up can be difficult for us all – especially young individuals. As a therapist with a history of working in community mental health, I’ve fostered my passion for supporting individuals in finding their own path through the chaos, empowering them to identify, connect, and own their true selves in the process. I operate from a place of compassion, empathy, and empowerment through personal education to support kids, teens, and young adults to learn not only how to move through the world, but how to flourish in it.
I utilize evidence-based, humanistic, and trauma-informed lenses to break down the unhelpful thoughts and change behavioral patterns developed early in life while building up one’s ability to communicate, resolve conflict, feel personally empowered, and make healthy decisions.
Through this new way of understanding and relating to our thoughts and managing behaviors, my clients find a sense of stability and self confidence. I provide a safe, exploratory environment where youth can discover the values, motivations, and interests that guide them into their true selves while addressing any behaviors or beliefs that may hold them back.
Education: University of San Francisco
Years in practice: 6
Treatment Approaches:
Attachment Focused — exploring impact of our relationships, attachment system(s), and connection on our nervous system, and building resilience through enhanced authenticity and connection in our relationships
Trauma-Informed - building resilience through understanding impact of and healing through trauma
Person-Centered — empathetic, compassionate, genuine, reflective
Fun Fact: Reach out to find out :)
Availability:
Monday - Friday, virtual & in-person in Culver City/Mar Vista & Los Feliz
Christina Fazio
LMFT #165011
Relational Psychotherapist for children, teens, individual adults and families
As humans, we experience moments of difficulty. Whether that be navigating personal relationships or witnessing collective community distress, we can feel hopeless, out of control, anxious, grief, and exhausted. These struggles may lead to disconnection in relationships, low motivation, and difficulty focusing. Sometimes it is too much to carry on our own and we need support. As a Queer and Latinx identifying therapist, I offer an inclusive and judgment-free space for children, teens, couples and families to navigate these issues, and am especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+, gender expansive, and Latinx communities.
I use a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach to understand how intersectional identities and systems impact mental health. By empowering clients to identify, connect with, and own their values, beliefs, and needs, my clients are better able to navigate distress related to systemic injustices and disconnections from self, others, and the world.
I know how scary and vulnerable seeking support can be. As your therapist, I provide a warm and affirming environment that is all yours to feel seen and heard. If you think I could be of help as you begin this journey, email or call me for a consultation.
Education: University of Southern California
Years in practice: 4
Treatment Approaches:
Social Justice, Decolonized, & Anti-Racist - empowering, culturally attuned, and focused on addressing power imbalances and restructuring systemic injustices that impact individuals and families
Trauma-Informed - building resilience through understanding impact of and healing through trauma
Person-Centered — empathetic, compassionate, genuine, reflective
Fun Fact: Reach out to find out :)
Availability:
Weekday evenings & Saturdays, virtual & in-person in Los Feliz
Vivian Rubin
ASW #139810
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Sarah Jane Cella Kutrumbos LMFT #105989
Relational Psychotherapist for children, teens, individual adults and families
A child's behavior is often a clue to something deeper; a feeling or need they don't yet have words for. When your child is struggling with big emotions, anxiety, or family changes, reaching out for support can be intimidating. Together we can discover what's underneath. I help children and families reconnect with their innate capacity to grow and thrive through collaborative exploration of the habits, feelings, and beliefs that shape their lives. With greater self-understanding, children are equipped with tools to manage big emotions, cope with change, and engage in supportive peer and family relationships.
I facilitate this discovery by creating a nurturing space where trust, warmth, and curiosity establish a strong foundation. Humor, play, creativity, and conversation deepen the connection. By slowing down together with parents to identify what matters most, I help children and families build a stronger sense of self and more secure relationships.
Parents play an essential role in this work, helping translate what we discover in session into lasting change at home, at school and in everyday life. This is where lasting change takes place, as parents feel more confident guiding their child, and families grow more connected and resilient together. I welcome the opportunity to connect.
Education: California State University, Northridge
Years in practice: 3
Treatment Approaches:
Relational- focusing on relationships while creating a sense of self and security
Person-Centered — empathetic, compassionate, genuine, reflective
Fun Fact: Outside of therapy, I maintain an ongoing fine art photography practice!
Availability:
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, virtual & in-person in Los Feliz
Miaja Lemieux
AMFT #160376
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Sarah Jane Cella Kutrumbos LMFT #105989
Relational Psychotherapist for children, teens, individual adults and families
People have an inherent drive to survive, yet navigating life within the complexities of our world can be challenging. We begin life vulnerable, learning from our experiences and relationships as we grow, shaping how we connect with ourselves and others. Sometimes, patterns are created that may no longer serve us. Therapy offers a safe, curious, and empathic relationship where you can slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and develop greater choice in how you relate to yourself and others. I work with kids/teens, parents, and families navigating anxiety/depression, trauma, neurodivergence, identity, and relationship struggles.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused, integrating mindfulness, nervous-system awareness, psychoeducation, and practical coping skills. Together, we explore what has shaped your internal world and perception of the world, the cumulation of patterns you’ve developed, and what you want for yourself moving forward.
People are complex at every age—shaped by their experiences and relationships, while also holding an innate agency and capacity for growth. I honor the trust it takes to invite a therapist into your community of support, and I feel privileged to walk alongside you in that process.
Education: Antioch University
Years in practice: 2
Treatment Approaches:
Relational- focusing on relationships while creating a sense of self and security
Person-Centered — empathetic, compassionate, genuine, reflective
Fun Fact:
Availability:
Thursdays and Saturdays, virtual & in-person in Culver/Mar Vista