A Christ-Centered Healing Community for Catholic Women—and All Who Seek Wholeness
Founded by Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC
Licensed Trauma Therapist • Somatic Guide
Catholic Integrative Coach • Founder & CEO
You were never meant to carry it all alone.
At The Wonderful Counselor, we believe emotional healing is holy. We believe your nervous system and your soul can heal together. And we believe that peace—true peace, in Christ—is not just possible—it is gently waiting for you.
We are a Christ-centered healing and formation community serving women at the sacred intersection of emotional healing and embodied faith. We specialize in spiritually grounded, somatically informed support for women navigating anxiety, trauma, and disconnection from their true identity in Christ.
While our roots are deeply Catholic and follow the teaching of the Roman Catholic faith, we honor the true meaning of the word: universal. All who seek peace, healing, and wholeness in Christ are welcome here.
Our Mission
To restore wholeness in Catholic Christian women through Christ-centered coaching, spiritual growth, and nervous system healing—integrating the mind, body, and soul for a life of grace, safety, and holy purpose.
From Our Founder: A Letter from Latisha
"I founded The Wonderful Counselor not just as a practice, but as a movement—a community rooted in Christ and built for women longing to feel safe, seen, and spiritually whole again.
Since earning my Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2011, I’ve spent over a decade helping people heal through emotional insight, leadership development, and soul-centered transformation. From my work as a trauma therapist, to consulting as an I/O psychologist, to developing large-scale healing initiatives—I’ve supported hundreds of individuals and communities in their journeys toward peace.
And I’ve learned this: women don’t just need advice. They need a sacred container to become who they were always meant to be—without fear, without shame, and without leaving Jesus at the door.
The Wonderful Counselor is that container. And I’d be honored to welcome you inside."
— Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC
Founder & CEO, The Wonderful Counselor
What We Believe
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Healing is sacred. Not a self-help project, but a process of holy restoration—rooted in the love of Christ, who came “to bind up the brokenhearted” (Isaiah 61:1).
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Jesus is the model and the healer. We follow His example of compassion, embodiment, and truth
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Your nervous system matters. Emotional and physical responses to trauma are not signs of weakness. They are invitations to healing.
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You are not broken. You are becoming. And God is already at work.
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Everyone is welcome. While our formation is Catholic and follow the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith, our community is open to all who seek healing through Christ.
Our Approach: The Wonderful Counselor Method™
At the heart of our work is the Wonderful Counselor Method — a Christ-centered, integrative healing framework that supports transformation in body, mind, and soul. This method is grounded in:
- Latisha's unique somatic approach – practical, body-based tools to help regulate the nervous system and reconnect with your peace
- Catholic tradition and Carmelite spirituality – contemplative stillness, spiritual depth, and inner union with God
- Christ's example – compassion, embodiment, sacred boundaries, and love-led leadership
Through our healing pathways, we help women:
- Gently release past trauma
- Rewire patterns of fear, people-pleasing, and perfectionism
- Rebuild a sense of safety in their body and soul
- Reconnect with their God-given identity and voice
- Embody the peace of Christ—not just believe in it
Who We Serve
We work with Catholic Christian women—and we warmly welcome those from other backgrounds who are drawn to Christ-centered healing and formation:
- Navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, or spiritual disconnection
- Seeking healing that honors both their faith and their emotional reality
- Craving more than coping tools—they want transformation
- Open to Christ-centered community and embodied practices
Whether you’re returning to your faith or stepping into a deeper healing journey, our community is built to welcome and walk with you.
About Latisha
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA State)
- Certified Trauma Consultant
- Catholic Integrative Coach + Group Facilitator
- Founder of Narrows Counseling & Wellness and The Wonderful Counselor
- Host of the Faithfully Healed Podcast
- Devoted wife, mother, contemplative, and woman of wonder
Latisha’s work is influenced by Saints Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross, and Thérèse of Lisieux—and reflects a Carmelite spirit of inner stillness, sacred detachment, and transformation through divine love.
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You are not alone.
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