Brie Chang (she/her) is a mind-body therapist with a mission to facilitate holistic wellness, especially for BIPOC and QTIPOC communities. historical oppression and trauma.Working with Brie is characterized by a relational dynamic that defies the rigidity of traditional client-provider interactions. Clients have described working with Brie as calming, resonant, affirming, and humorous. Brie’s approach to healing is based on trauma informed practice, intersectional feminism, de-colonizing methodology, and evidence-based interventions. Brie’s practice seeks to stay grounded through her grassroots activism network as well as her personal lived experiences as a transgender woman, disabled veteran, and second generation Chinese American. In her spare time Brie enjoys cooking, performing standup comedy, roller-skating, and painting.

Curriculum Vitae

Credentials:

• Licensed independent clinical social work associate (LW61425431, Washington)

Academic:

• University of Washington, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (pending)
• Bellevue Massage School, License in Massage Therapy (2018)
• University of Washington, Master in Social Work (2015)
• University of California in Irvine, Bachelor’s of Arts, Psychology with minor in Biology  (2006)
• Cochise College, Associate’s in Applied Sciences, Military intelligence operations  (2009)

Professional:

• WA State Department of Health, Early Intervention Program Provider (2019 – Present)
• Univ. of Washington, School of Social Work, Field Instructor (2017 – 2020)
• Catholic Community Services, Clinician/Case Manager (2013 – 2018)
• Freedom Project, Director of Community & Org. Development (2014 – 2017)
• Univ. of Washington, School of Social Work, Teaching Assistant (2016)
• Social Development Research Group, Graduate level practicum student (2014)
• Therapeutic Health Services, Graduate level practicum student (2014)
• Atlantic Street Center, Graduate level practicum student (2014)
• United States Army, Military intelligence specialist (2009-2013)

Publications & talks:

• Elfalan, K. (2021, September 30).  Brie Chang on pandemic impact on queer mental health: “COVID-19 pandemic puts additional stress on LGBTQ+ youth.” King 5 NEWS. https://tinyurl.com/7kud2fdf
• Kesef, V.R. (2020, February 15). Tea Time: Conversations on healing with Brie Chang. Instagram. https://tinyurl.com/jvt35swz 
• Chang, B. (2019) Suicide prevention for transgender youth & adolescents: A post-structural perspective. J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs; 1-2. DOI: 10.1111/jcap.12236
• Chang, B., Delaney, K. (2019) A heuristic inquiry on the role of person-environment interaction in suicide risk among transgender youth. J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs; 1-4. DOI: 10.1111/jcap.12237
• Seattle University & Triangle Club (2019) Transgender health panelist for medical and nursing students.
• Chang, B. (2006). A neurocardiological model of electroacupuncture’s effect on hypertension. UC Irvine Journal of Undergraduate Research in Biological Sciences.

Professional memberships, associations, & affiliations:

• Capitol Hill Healing Arts Collective
• National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• University of Washington (School of Nursing & School of Social Work)
• National Association of Social Workers
• Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals