Today we’d like to introduce you to Sasha Winters.
Hi Sasha, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
As a young black girl in America you are often asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. They usually are not expecting the answer to be “A Therapist”. I was taught to believe that I could be anything I wanted to be. What I witnessed was the women in my immediate family choosing careers that “made sense”. That put food on the table. That promised a paycheck each week. I wanted more than just a job. I wanted a career and flexibility. Those were the aspirations of my young mind.
In high school, I had my first psych class. I fell in love with the brain and how it works! I connected the dream of personal freedom with helping others realize their brains could be free too! I went to Shippensburg University for my Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Disability Studies. While there we suffered the tragedy of losing our son in pregnancy. Amongst other things it grew my passion to continue to want to help others through the hardest times in their lives.
I went on to receive my Masters of Science in Professional Counseling for Grand Canyon University. I graduated in November of 2020 and started my first position as a PreLicensed clinician. Yes in the HEIGHT of COVID. At this point Ive caught on to the theme that my life consist of trial by fire. A baby therapist – helping people through one of the worst times in our country!
In the following years, I continued to set the mission to helping those through the most difficult times. I obtained my certification as a Trauma Professional in 2021; while working as a Substance Use Counselor. To this day I continue to uphold my trauma certification and obtain additional knowledge in the specialty. From 2020 to the current period of time I also obtain my National Certified Counselor certification, EMDR Certification, CAMs Training, and my License as a Professional Counselor through the state of Pennsylvania.
The Wellnes Center DBA Winters Wellnes was born in a journal around 2022 as I studied for my licensing exam. With the mission and purpose to help others find a place of belonging, Where they can work on the 7 (seven) areas of life in order to feel fulfilled and complete. To meet people in some of the hardest times and acknowledge that they have a purpose as well. When looking for a location the purpose of meeting people where they are continued. Winters Wellnes is established in the heart of Harrisburg,PA. It is accessible by all forms of transportation as well as all differing needs and abilities. We accept numerous insurances including Medicaid. If individuals are uninsured or underinsured we also offer minimal payment plans. We offer in person and Telehealth appointments 7 days of the week. Here therapy is for everyone and is accessible to anyone.
The continued mission is to help others create the person they were always designed to be! We want to be with you to see the Sunrise in the Morning!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Life is never a smooth road. It is about making the best of each moment. Not only did we go through greif of our son. We became homeless several times. In college I had to choose between gas in my car to make it to class or food to eat to focus to study. I am still a parent of young children which requires logistic changes; sometimes without notice. They also deserve and require a majority of my attention and time. I have had cars repoed. I was given promises by companies that were never fulfilled. Turned down for financing and more. Where we currently are was built soley on personal finances, sweat and tears.
We’ve been impressed with The Wellnes Center DBA Winters Wellnes, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Winters Wellnes is a client-centered behavioral health and wellness practice. We are dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build healthier relationships, strengthen emotional well-being, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
Our approach recognizes that every client has a unique story, set of experiences, strengths, and goals. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, Winters Wellnes provides personalized, compassionate, and evidence-informed services designed to meet clients where they are and support meaningful, sustainable change.
We strive to create a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate actively in their own growth and healing.
How do you define success?
Success is never giving up. Not letting disappoinments or unexpected changes define you. Success. is the courage to push through and understand that your best potential is choosing to grow now.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thewellnescenter.org/
