Winnie Chang (She/Her)

LMHCA
Accepting Clients

I'm Winnie (She/Her), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate based in Seattle and the founder of Cha Collaborative.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington
Supervised by Angela Tam, LMHC

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Our practice prioritizes providing culturally competent care tailored to the unique experiences especially with Trauma and needs of BIPOC individuals. While our focus is primarily on BIPOC adults we also welcome clients aged 18 and older who are seeking a decolonial approach to their therapeutic journey. This approach acknowledges and addresses the impact of colonization, oppression, and systemic injustice on mental health and well-being.

My Background and Approach

As a Taiwanese and Malay-Chinese adult child of immigrants and a wounded healer, l've had to walk through on my own journey of attunement and tending to myself. I've worked to reclaim the parts of myself that were lost or suppressed, and through this process, I've found the strength to break free from cultural and gender norms to embrace and adult children of immigrants as they navigate the complexities of burnout, toxic work environments, code-switching, people-pleasing, complex trauma, and identity reclamation. My approach is rooted in anti-oppressive, culturally trauma-informed practices and somatics that emphasize mutuality and community over individualism. If you're feeling stuck in areas like friendships, trauma, dating, career, or finding your sense of purpose, l invite you to sign up for a free 15-minute consultation.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

The word"Cha" from Cha collaborative means tea in various cultures, and 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-each with its own distinct flavor. When clients ask about what it's like working with me, the word "understanding" comes to mind. As someone who has their own distinct flavor, I bring my own authenticity and curiosity to every session, creating a safe space for you to be more attuned to your body and emotions.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $90 - 150/session

Reach out to Winnie