About Narrows Counseling & Wellness
Narrows Counseling & Wellness is a clinical mental health practice providing trauma-informed therapy for teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional distress.
Services are provided by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and are available to residents of Washington State.
Faith Integration
Faith integration is optional and client-led, offered for individuals who desire a Catholic Christian lens in their healing process.
Primary Areas of Focus
Trauma • PTSD • Anxiety • Relationship Issues • Emotional Healing
Begin With a Brief Inquiry
If you prefer to begin with a brief inquiry, you can complete the form below.
Begin Therapy InquiryWHO WE SERVE
We support teens, adults, and couples—both men and women—who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are looking for a safe place to begin healing.
Many of our clients come to us when life feels heavier than they can carry alone.
They may be experiencing:
- Anxiety, stress, or emotional exhaustion that doesn’t seem to let up
- The impact of trauma, PTSD, or painful past experiences
- Struggles in relationships, marriage, or family dynamics
- Grief, loss, or life transitions that feel disorienting
- Seasons of uncertainty around identity, direction, or purpose
- A desire for greater emotional stability and inner peace
- Questions about faith, meaning, or spiritual direction
Some are deeply rooted in their faith, while others are simply searching for something steady to hold onto.
Wherever you are, we offer a space that is compassionate, grounded, and centered on whole-person healing—mind, body, and soul.
For those who desire it, we also integrate Catholic Christian faith into the healing process in a gentle and respectful way.
Trauma & Emotional Health
- Healing from trauma, PTSD, or past emotional wounds
- Anxiety, overwhelm, or chronic stress
- Emotional exhaustion, numbness, or feeling stuck inside yourself
- Difficulty feeling safe, grounded, or at peace
Relationships & Family Systems
- Conflict or disconnection in marriage or relationships
- Family stress, tension, or long-standing relational patterns
- Struggles with trust, communication, or emotional closeness
- Repeating cycles that feel hard to break
Life
Transitions
- Grief, loss, or unexpected change
- Divorce, pregnancy, or major life shifts
- Seasons of uncertainty around identity or direction
- Feeling disoriented during major life transitions
Personal Growth & Regulation
- Learning emotional regulation and coping skills
- Strengthening self-awareness and inner stability
- Desire for personal growth and healthier patterns
- Seeking greater peace, clarity, and resilience
Client Reflections
Amanda
“Through specialized trauma healing approaches, Latisha has helped me make more progress through my trauma than any other therapist I’ve worked with. She creates a deeply respectful and non-judgmental space where I’ve felt safe to do meaningful inner work at my own pace.
What stood out most was how my personal faith was honored throughout the process, allowing me to integrate my beliefs into my healing in a way that felt fully supported and never pressured.
I have never felt more safe or open in therapy, and I am deeply grateful for the transformation that has taken place. I would highly recommend her.”
Mark
“This counseling experience at Narrows Counseling helped me connect more deeply with my identity and worth as a man. Through integrative, trauma-informed, and emotionally focused approaches, I began working through compulsive behaviors and the deeper pain behind them.
The trust I built with my clinician created a safe space to face things I had avoided for years, including the pain men carry when they unintentionally hurt those they love. This work has been transformational in helping me become the man I once didn’t believe was possible.”
James & Emily
“Prior to counseling, we were struggling with distance in our relationship and found it difficult to communicate without tension or misunderstanding. We often reacted from frustration rather than truly hearing each other.
Through this work, we began to slow down and understand what was happening beneath our patterns. We’ve become more aware of ourselves and each other, and communication feels more grounded and intentional.
We now feel more connected and more able to show up for each other in a healthy way.”
CLINICAL APPROACH
Our work is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and relationally focused care tailored to each individual’s needs.
We integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including:
- Specialized trauma therapies (EMDR, Brainspotting)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for relational healing
- Family Systems therapy
- IMAGO and Gottoman approaches for relational work
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) for parts work and integration
- Attachment-based and relational approaches
- Mindfulness-based and somatic practices
- Strength-based and positive psychology approaches
We view healing as both emotional and physiological, supporting the mind, body, and relational system together.
Our Care Ecosystem
Narrows Counseling & Wellness
Licensed clinical mental health therapy in Washington State.
Focused on evidence-based care, trauma treatment, and clinical support within the scope of professional counseling.
The Wonderful Counselor
Christ-centered experiences for emotional, spiritual, and somatic growth outside the scope of clinical therapy.
Focused on transformation, integration, and whole-person development.
Our Shared
Mission
Together, these two expressions support a continuum of healing—from clinical mental health care to deeper spiritual and transformational growth.
Clinical Leadership & Credentials
Narrows Counseling & Wellness is led by Latisha Sternod, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Director in Washington State. She earned her Master of Science in Psychology (Counseling) in 2011 and became independently licensed in 2020, the same year she founded Narrows Counseling & Wellness to provide integrative, trauma-informed care rooted in clinical excellence and compassionate support.
She is also a Trauma/Brainspotting Consultant with advanced training in trauma and integrative psychotherapy, and brings over a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and communities through trauma recovery and emotional healing.
While Latisha serves as the primary clinician and clinical director, Narrows Counseling & Wellness also includes associate clinicians and wellness providers who practice under her clinical oversight and share a commitment to compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care.
What to Expect
Intake & Scheduling
Secure intake forms and easy scheduling to begin services.
Initial Session
Assessment of needs, history, and collaborative goal setting.
Service Planning
Development of a personalized, integrative care plan.
Ongoing Therapy
Ongoing sessions tailored to your needs and therapeutic goals.
Therapy is a relational process focused on safety, insight, emotional regulation, and meaningful, lasting change.
Telehealth Services
Narrows Counseling provides secure telehealth services throughout Washington State, allowing clients to access care from the comfort and privacy of their own space.
Insurance & Payment
Narrows Counseling operates as a private pay practice.
We provide superbills for clients with out-of-network PPO insurance plans, which may allow for partial reimbursement depending on your benefits.
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Ready to begin your healing process?
Start by requesting an appointment through our secure client portal.
Begin Therapy Inquiry
Not quite ready to schedule a discovery call, or have questions before beginning? You’re welcome to complete the form below.
This helps us understand your needs and determine the best next step for care.
Once submitted, your inquiry will be reviewed and you will receive follow-up communication with next steps.