“cha” + collaborative

“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.

Cha Collaborative is a virtual therapy practice serving Washington residents, dedicated to supporting communities of color through individual and couples therapy. We specialize in working with Asian American adult children of immigrants, as well as other BIPOC adults, who are seeking a decolonial approach to their mental health journey. Our practice acknowledges and addresses the unique challenges that stem from colonization, political landscape, intergenerational experiences, systemic injustice, and cultural/racial identity, fostering healing and well-being for those navigating these complex intersections.

  • "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.

  • 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

    Decolonial Approach

    Community Focus

  • We welcome BIPOC clients aged 18 and older who are seeking a decolonial approach to their therapeutic journey—For either individual and couples therapy.

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Hi, 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 farms

If 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.