“cha” + collaborative
Anti-oppressive, liberation-focused psychotherapy for trauma & identity | Online in Washington State
“cha” means tea in various cultures.
Just as each type of tea has its distinct flavor and brewing time, we aim to reflect the rich and diverse cultural experiences and healing journeys that each person goes through.
You Might Resonate If You...
Learned early that your needs came second—parentified before you understood the word, caretaking became your default mode while your childhood slipped away.
Carry childhood experiences that still echo in your adult life, complex trauma that shaped how you move through the world, even when you wish it didn't.
Swallow your anger and quiet your voice because you learned that keeping the peace was more important than speaking your truth—"don't make waves" became your survival strategy.
Feel burnt out from the compounding weight of it all—academic pressure, workplace dynamics, family obligations, social navigation—each realm demanding a different performance.
Feel exhaustion or fatigue of perpetual newness—crave a sense of belonging and community. Question whether you're worthy of love and care. Struggle with Wounds of past relationships.
Live with anxiety that manifests in your body—the Shoulder/Neck pain, GI issues, the exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix—physical symptoms that carry the stress your mind learned to suppress.
Bear the invisible labor of explaining, educating, and existing as a cultural bridge in your family, community, or workspaces.
Carry wounds from religious spaces that used shame or white supremacy as a tool of control, now walking the difficult path of deconstruction while yearning to reclaim a spirituality that feels authentic to your culture.
Exist between worlds without fully belonging to any, toggling between cultural expectations and community norms, never quite able to show up as your whole, unfiltered self.
If any of these resonates with you. This space is here for you to authentically express yourself, explore your complexities, and begin your journey toward healing.
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"Cha" means tea in various cultures, and by combining it with "collaborative," we aim to reflect the rich and diverse cultural experiences and healing journeys that individuals navigate. Just as each type of tea has its distinct flavor and brewing time, so too do our clients' paths to healing.
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Mission of Cha Collaborative:
At Cha Collaborative, we are dedicated to empowering BIPOC & LGBTQ+ clients to reconnect with their bodies and embrace their authentic selves. We provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment where individuals can explore their identities, navigate from trauma, and foster holistic well-being.
Core Values:
Cultural Responsiveness
Liberation Focus
Anti-Oppressive Approach
Community Focus
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Clients aged 18 and older who are seeking a anti-oppressive approach to their therapeutic journey—For either individual and couples therapy. We provide compassionate care to clients of all backgrounds and identities, with specialized expertise in Asian American mental health.
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Hello,
I’m Winnie
(she/her)Founder of Cha Collaborative As a 2.0 Asian American, I’ve navigated the complexities of my Taiwanese and Malay-Chinese heritage while unpacking the challenges of assimilation and more. Existing in that in-between space has shaped my perspective. I am dedicated to an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed practice rooted in mutuality and the collective community not the individual only.
As an adult child of immigrants and a wounded healer, I am deeply passionate about supporting other BIPOC adult children of immigrants as they navigate the challenges of burnout, people-pleasing, complex trauma, displacement, reclaiming identity, and beyond.
“If you aren’t in your body, someone else is. The systems of this world have everything to gain from your disembodiment. “
-Cole Arthur Riley-
Xincheng Village, Yuchi Township, Taiwan Tea farmsIf you feel caught between cultures, experiencing a sense of displacement and searching for your true belonging, it can be incredibly isolating and lonely. This space is here for you to authentically express yourself, explore your complexities, and begin your journey toward feeling understood, acknowledged, and empowered . Schedule a 15-minute free video consultation to see if we are good fit.