Trigger warning: This episode contains brief mentions of teen trauma, sexual assault, and sexual abuse.
Chea Weltchek shares her journey of starting a nonprofit, Teens with Trauma, which provides free therapy to teenagers who have experienced trauma but cannot afford care. Chea talks about her background as a therapist, the challenges of running both a private practice and a nonprofit, and the importance of addressing trauma early. She gives insights into Teens with Trauma: the types of teens served, the therapeutic approaches used, and the complexities involved in balancing fundraising and volunteer work. Chea also shares her vision for the future, including a dream of providing efficient, retreat-style trauma therapy for teens.
Connect with Chea Weltchek:
Chea is a passionate Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, educator, and advocate for equity in mental health care. As the founder of Counseling & Wellness Collective, she specializes in child and adolescent mental health with extensive trauma training. Dedicated to teaching and promoting trauma-informed care. Chea also founded Teens with Trauma, a nonprofit providing free therapy to teen survivors of sexual abuse. As a survivor herself, Chea's personal experience fuels her mission to break barriers in mental health access, empowering young survivors and shaping brighter futures through transformative care.
Episode Timestamps:
- (01:30) Trauma with Teens; starting a nonprofit
- (03:40) Challenges of running a nonprofit
- (05:20) Serving under-resourced teens
- (08:20) Therapist recruitment and training
- (09:20) Future goals and a retreat model
- (13:05) Addressing trauma early
- (18:45) Balancing business and nonprofit
- (20:15) Advice for aspiring nonprofit founders
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