Coaching - Consulting - Curating

WE GET RADICAL ABOUT THE VIBES

Where physical environments support Mental health goals and wellness needs

Meet the founder

Katrina Sterling

Therapeutic Space Designer and Mindful-Nest Coach

I really love what I am building with Sterling Sanctuaries and with formal mental health therapy education and years of Mindful-Nest Design research, I am ready to share what I have been creating for you and other healers. As a former Christian and 2nd generation immigrant with multiple queer identities and an invisible disability, I am deeply indebted to supporting the mental, emotional, and spiritual health goals of marginalized people.

My professional journey began in the realm of mental health and housing for houseless individuals and communities. While being in the field for 12 years, I cultivated expertise as a compassionate, trauma-informed leader and mental health specialist. Through my own experiences and challenges over the years, I’ve discovered the profound impact our environments have on emotional and spiritual well-being. This insight fueled my passion for supporting people in their individual wellness journeys and designing intentional, therapeutic spaces that nurture balance, ease, creativity, and healing. Even in my personal life—I am forever young and all about curating a good vibe that is reflective of the energy that’s within, and surrounding, me. The vibe is the persons not the aesthetic!

With over 2 years of professional experience in home design and 6 years of mental health therapy education. I blend the art of evidence-based interior design with the science of psychotherapy. As a transdisciplinary healer at Sterling Sanctuaries, I’m honored to offer a holistic approach to supporting my clients at every step of the way. My favorite part about my work is seeing and feeling the instant hope and inspiration in my clients when they start envisioning their future relationship with themselves and their most intimate space…home.

Sterling Sanctuaries is more than a business—it’s a mission to transform both spaces and the people who dwell in them. We help individuals and families create homes that feel as good as they look, fostering an embodied sense of "home" that nurtures deep refuge, renewal, and unconditional belonging. Through our work, we guide people toward experiencing the transformative intimacy of a true sanctuary—where the environment not only supports well-being but also invites personal growth and healing.

Let’s cultivate your embodied sanctuary!

Our Services

  • Align Your Space, Empower Your Growth.

    Your home isn’t just a place—it’s an active participant in your healing, growth, and transformation. Mindful-Nest Coaching is a one-on-one, collaborative process designed to help you identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that create barriers to vulnerability, honesty, and trust—especially in the way you engage with yourself and your environment. By uncovering these patterns, we work together to foster a deep, supportive dynamic between you and your space, making it a powerful tool for grounding, rest, and personal empowerment.

    Through a blend of Mindfulness-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model, we break through emotional and environmental barriers to promote a safe, healing relationship with your space. As a trained mental health specialist and wellness space curator, I’ll guide you in cultivating a sanctuary that nurtures your emotional well-being and supports your ongoing growth. Let’s create your Mindful-Nest together. Start your journey today.

    Book an Interest Call to learn more about our coaching packages!

  • Design with Intention, Live with Purpose.

    Your space should do more than look good—it should feel good, support your well-being, and reflect your personal journey. Rooted in Environmental Psychology, Evidence-Based Design (EBD), Occupational Therapy, and Psychotherapy, Mindful-Nest Design Consulting helps you create an environment that supports your mental well-being, enhances emotional regulation, promotes joy and connection, and empowers self-care. This holistic service combines design methodologies with psychological insights, providing a tailored design presentation, mood board, and Mindful-Nest engagement tips. This service is a great place to start deepening your relationship with your environment and transforming your space into a sanctuary for renewal, healing, and growth.

    For services tailored to office spaces or for interior designers looking to partner, please email katrina@sterlingsanctuaries.com

  • From Concept to Sanctuary…

    Therapeutic-Space Curation goes beyond design by bringing your vision to life. Building on the foundations of Environmental Psychology, Evidence-Based Design (EBD), and Psychotherapy, this service not only provides you with a personalized design presentation, mood board, and Mindful-Nest engagement tips, but also includes item/furniture procurement, installation, and space evaluation to create a fully realized sanctuary. With this holistic approach, we transform your space into one that actively supports your emotional well-being, fosters joy, and empowers self-care, ensuring your environment is as therapeutic as it is a beautiful reflection of you.

    Creating a tailored space that reflects those experiencing it, is what I do! Let’s create a vibe!

    For private wellness event curating, please email: katrina@sterlingsanctuaries.com