Christina Tseng, LCMFT
I am a Taiwanese American Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Illinois. As a child of immigrants, I am no stranger to carrying lineages, obligations, and survival strategies that don’t quite feel like mine. Straddling two cultures within one reality, I know the exact terrain of being unsure where you stand—and the fierce strength required to claim your own space.
My clinical practice exists at the exact intersection of somatic trauma resolution, parts work (the universal understanding of our inner multiplicity), and systemic relational therapy.
My Philosophy: Sovereignty over Passive Coping
I do not view therapy as a space to help you passively cope with an un-survivable environment; I view it as a site of absolute sovereignty reclamation.
Many people seek out treatment for "somatic trauma" or "generational wounds," but without deep historical and sociological precision, these concepts remain generic. My practice anchors somatic work within the concrete realities of history—specifically East Asian, American, and Black histories.
Whether you come from a collective/tribal lineage, a displaced/immigrant framework, or both, I understand the foundational building blocks of human organization and uprooting. Together, we pull out the specific historical trauma loops required for your personal liberation.
The Sovereign Standard
A core value of my work is discerning between intergenerational oppressive frameworks masquerading as "holy tradition" versus actual, life-giving cultural connection. You do not owe your mental health, your autonomy, or your sovereignty to any cultural group or family system just to belong. I am here to help you honor your lineage without sacrificing your soul.
I speak English fluently, Mandarin Chinese in working proficiency, and Spanish in working proficiency.
Areas of Specialization & Clinical Focus
- Immigration & Systemic Displacement: Navigating the somatic landscapes of identity loss, structural survival strategies, and how macro-events like war and refugee-ness impact families across generations.
- Somatic Release of Trapped Pain: Moving beyond the concept of "trauma lives in the body" into actual physical release. My clients frequently experience a tangible reduction in chronic pain as we unlock frozen
defense states stored directly in body tissue.
- Multi-Body Couples & Family Systems: Every relationship is an interlocking set of nervous systems. Using specialized Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) training, I track these physical loops in real-time to
lead couples and families toward shared regulation and resolution.
- Spiritual Integration & Sensitivity Support: Providing a secure, grounded container for individuals navigating spiritual awakenings or hyper-sensitivity. I offer a safe space to process, stabilize, and ground
mystical, energetic, and galactic insights.
Physiology as an Anchor
My approach is grounded in the reality that I am both a clinically trained systemic therapist and a Chinese 巫 Wu Shaman. Because of my intensive training and regular practice, my body acts as a deliberate physiological anchor in the room, capable of holding an immense amount of clinical and energetic weight.
Through the biological reality of mirror neurons—the brain cells responsible for unconscious empathy and physiological mapping—your body tracks my steady, un-activated baseline. Sitting in this space, your nervous system is naturally invited to drop its defensive armor, safely release its survival freeze, and stabilize at its own resilient baseline.
Diving Deeper Into Spirituality
While my clinical practice is grounded in systemic theory and somatic trauma resolution, my work is equally informed by the spiritual, intuitive, and symbolic ways we make sense of our lives.
As a practitioner of Chinese 巫 Wu Shamanism, my spiritual practice is an integral part of how I show up as a grounded, steady container in the therapy room. However, for clients who want to explicitly explore esoteric frameworks, ancestral medicine, or full astrology readings, I host those dedicated offerings through my sister business: www.chinoiserieascension.com
Note on Articles & Updates: I do not publish blogs or articles on Therapeutic Tseng. The exclusive home for my written reflections, spiritual insights, and new articles is over at Chinoiserie Ascension.
At Chinoiserie Ascension, you will find:
- Astrology & Archetypal Chart Readings: Utilizing cosmic maps for deep self-understanding and timing.
- Shamanic & Energetic Services:Dedicated containers for spiritual integration, ancestral reconnection, and energy work.
- The Blog & Articles: My exclusive space for long-form writings on Asian American spirituality, ancestral wisdom, and liberation.
Education, Credentials
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy —Iona College
- B.S. in Family Science —The University of Maryland, College Park
- Level 1 & 2 Essential Skills in Comprehensive Energy Psychology —ACEP.
- Diploma in Huber Astrological Psychosynthesis (Dipl. HAP) —Sea Within You (Accredited by APAI).
Languages Spoken
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English — Fluent
Mandarin Chinese — Working Proficiency
Spanish — Working Proficiency
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