Jaja Chen
Hi there-I'm Jaja Chen! I'm a private practice therapist by day, Waco Cha co-owner and tea drink developer at night. Waco Cha is our boba tea company. I graduated from Baylor with both a Bachelor & Master of Social Work and eventually went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in helping women, moms-to-be, moms, entrepreneurs & helping professionals heal from trauma, maternal mental health concerns (particularly birth trauma & postpartum-anxiety), and burnout & secondary trauma. While I am not yet a mom - I am a lover of all things related to women's health, pregnancy & postpartum care! In my spare time, you will find me reading, drinking boba tea, learning about herbal remedies, or practicing yoga. You can read more about Waco Cha on our site http://www.wacocha.com/ and my private practice services at http://jajachen.com
Mama Natural: A Guide to Some of Waco’s Natural Healthcare and Holistic Health Providers...
As a mental health therapist specializing in women’s issues, I often find that many mamas and women are unfamiliar with the growing scene of natural and holistic healthcare providers in the Waco area. For...
New & Upcoming Vintage Shops Around Downtown Waco
I love thrifting and finding vintage goods, unique art, and furniture around town. Not only is this more sustainable for our environment, we can also support local small businesses that specialize in vintage products....
Top 5 Minimalist Practices: Progress over Perfection
Minimalist is now trending - particularly in the home & decor industry - and often can be equated to purchasing sleek costly products. When I think of minimalism, however, I think of what is...
An Insider’s Guide to the Waco Downtown Farmer’s Market
As a Waco Downtown Farmer's Market vendor for over two years through our small business, Waco Cha, we have seen the ins and outs of our local farmer's market and would love to share...
For the Waiting Mom: In Honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Please note: This article references pregnancy and infant loss and provides brief examples of what trauma is and how it can impact individuals and families. Please take care of yourself accordingly. A local Waco-area...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Local Public Library
Our local public library is one of my favorite places to be in town! And I hope that after reading this guide, it inspires you to go out to visit your local public library!...
Waffle Chic: Just Like Your Mama’s Kitchen
If you haven’t heard of Waffle Chic yet, you are surely missing out! Last fall 2019, Waffle Chic owner (aka Chic in Charge, as she calls herself)- Shamica Evans - won first place in...
5 Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Summer in Waco during COVID-19!
With many events and gatherings cancelled into the Summer in Waco and traveling being more limited at this time, many families and individuals are wondering about creative ideas when it comes to things to...
Supporting Local Small Businesses During COVID-19
Within a matter of days and weeks, COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) precautions and social distancing measures led to the cancellations of many local events and gatherings, including Magnolia's Spring at the Silos, the Waco Downtown...
10 Simple At-Home Sustainability Tips
Growing up in high school in Taiwan taught me a lot about sustainability. Because Taiwan is a small island and has limited land, Taiwan requires everyone to recycle and compost and to sort recyclable...