Services: Individual, Couples and Family Counseling

With a compassionate and sensitive approach to individual journeys in life, I make it a priority to fully understand the nature of the client's concern and experience. My hope is that my client will feel completely heard and develop a sense of trust in the therapeutic process which will instill hope for positive change.

About Susan Winters-Griste

I earned my Bachelor’s of Art in Psychology from Ursinus College in 1995 and then a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a focus on Systemic Thinking in 1998. I am a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and member of Pennsylvania Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (PAMFT). I am a Licensed Clinician with over 10 years of experience in working with Individuals, Couples and Families in the counseling process of positive change utilizing the “systems approach” to assessment.
I recognize that making the decision to pursue counseling is an important part of the process. Keeping that in mind, I offer 20-minute no-charge therapy for those who would like to meet me and learn more about how I work.

Areas of Specialty:

Relational Counseling/Couples Therapy Conflict Resolution Skills Family of Origin Work Loss & Bereavement Anxiety and Stress Related Issues Personal Growth Family Dynamics Counseling Body Image/Self-Image

Behavior Modification/Parenting Skills Enhancement Depression Anger Expression Modification Adjustment/Transition Support Co-Parenting Counseling Blended Family/Step-Family Transitions College/Young Adult Issues

Special Group Sessions

"Wired – In": This 4 week Teen Girls Group will engage members in a journey on self and relationships in a confidential and safe environment. Some of the questions we will be exploring are: How am I "wired"? How do I express myself? What do I think about others with different wirings? How do my online connections affect me?
Main concepts to be explored and shared are: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships, Friendship Cycles, Body Image, Cyber-Connections, Self-Esteem.

Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31 2012. ** All Sessions are 11:00am – 12:15pm

"Living Through Loss of a “Love": A 4 week therapeutic group for adults who have experienced "obvious" or "not-so-obvious" losses. Group session will allow for the movement of the healing process in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Thursdays, March 8, 22, 15, 29. * All sessions are 8:00 – 9:15pm **

"The Bereaved Teen": A 4 week therapeutic group for male and female adolescents. Group Process will include creative interventions of poetry, journaling, music and artistic expression. In this safe haven environment, teens will have the opportunity to share their "narratives" on their journey of loss.

Fridays, March 9, 23, 16, 30. ** All sessions are 4:00 – 5:00 pm **

Cost: Workshops/Groups are $30 per session. Group attendance is limited, thus reservations are required. There is a screening process before entering group to help identify needs of potential members. Call 484-686-4915 or email swgriste@yahoo.com before 2/28/12 to ensure a place in a Group/Workshop.

Please note: There is a screening process before entering group to help identify needs of potential members. Cost: Workshops/Groups are $30 per session. Group attendance is limited, thus reservations are required. Call 484-686-4915 or email swgriste@yahoo.com before 2/28/12 to ensure a place in a Group/Workshop.

Well-Mind Therapy, LLC
Susan Winters-Griste