Invite Latisha to Speak

Catholic Christian speaker on emotional healing, resilience, and spiritual integration

Latisha speaks to parishes, schools, and ministries on emotional healing, trauma recovery, and Christ-centered formation that supports real-life resilience and spiritual growth.

About Latisha Sternod

Latisha Sternod is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Director, trauma consultant, and professional member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. She is also a former adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University.

She has spoken in a variety of professional and ministry settings, including Catholic schools, parishes, and Archdiocesan events, offering insight into emotional resilience, trauma recovery, and Christ-centered healing.

Her work integrates psychological principles with Catholic Christian spiritual truth to support emotional and spiritual integration.

Latisha brings both clinical expertise and lived experience of healing from childhood trauma, offering a grounded and compassionate approach to restoration, resilience, and growth in Christ.

You were never meant to carry it all alone—and healing does not require abandoning your faith.

Where Latisha Has Spoken

Latisha has been invited to share her work in parish, school, and diocesan settings, including a keynote for the Mental Health Committee Annual Luncheon with the Archdiocese of Seattle, a parish webinar on Trauma and Shame, and a Catholic school presentation on resilience titled Building Resiliency: Helping Our Students Flourish Through Challenge.

These opportunities have grown out of her work at the intersection of emotional healing, education, and Catholic Christian formation.

Speaking Topics

Latisha offers talks and workshops for a range of Catholic Christian audiences seeking emotional healing, resilience, and Christ-centered integration.

Parish & Women’s Ministry

Parish missions, retreats, women’s groups

Healing Anxiety Without Losing Your Faith
Encountering Christ in Emotional Healing
When Faith Feels Heavy
From Survival to Surrender

Catholic Schools & Educators

Students, faculty, school communities

Structure Creates Safety in the Soul
Building Emotional Resilience in Students
Emotional Regulation Through a Faith Lens
Supporting Students Through Stress & Identity Formation

Leadership & Ministry Teams

Ministry leaders, caregivers, teams

When the Caregiver Needs Care
Emotional Resilience in Leadership
Boundaries for Sustainable Service
Healing While Serving

Featured Talk

Structure Creates Safety in the Soul

This signature talk explores how emotional regulation, internal structure, and spiritual rhythm work together to create stability within the human person.

Many individuals are trying to navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion while also remaining faithful in their spiritual life. This talk offers a grounded and practical understanding of how emotional and spiritual integration supports healing, clarity, and deeper peace in Christ.

Participants are given language and tools to better understand their internal experience, while also learning how structure, boundaries, and rhythm can support emotional resilience and spiritual growth.

This talk can be adapted for parish missions, retreats, Catholic school communities, and leadership or ministry settings.

Who This Is For

Latisha’s speaking is best suited for Catholic Christian communities seeking emotional healing, resilience, and deeper integration between faith and lived experience.

This includes parishes, schools, and organizations supporting individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma recovery, burnout, or spiritual dryness.

Her talks are especially helpful for communities looking to foster emotional awareness, spiritual stability, and a deeper encounter with Christ in daily life.